Caldera de Bandama
A complete volcanic crater about 1 km across and 200 meters deep, viewed from a hilltop lookout or hiked down to its floor.
The Bandama Caldera formed about two thousand years ago and is one of the island's youngest volcanic remains. You can drive to the Pico de Bandama viewpoint for a 360-degree view over the crater, the island's capital and the coastline. On foot, a trail leads down to the crater floor, a round trip of about 1.5 to 2 hours, where abandoned farmhouses and vineyards are found. The walk around the rim is about 3.5 km. The surrounding area is the island's oldest wine-producing region, and you can visit wineries along the way.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
- El Museo Canario
- Vegueta
- Cathedral of Santa Ana
- Casa de Colón
- Mercado de Vegueta
- Teror & Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine
- Las Canteras Beach