Cenobio de Valerón
About 300 small caves carved beneath a tuff cliff, once used by the ancient Canarians as communal granaries.
Valerón Granary lies near Santa María de Guía on the north coast. Beneath a natural arch of volcanic tuff, honeycomb-like storage caves cover the rock face. It was once mistaken for a nuns' retreat, which is why it is called 'Cenobio', meaning monastery. Wooden walkways let you view the cave openings up close, and the hilltop nearby was once a meeting place for Indigenous people. Admission is about 3 euros, and the site is closed on Mondays. It can be combined with the Painted Cave and Arucas in a single day.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun, approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cueva Pintada
- Church of San Juan Bautista, Arucas
- Teror & Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine
- Risco Caído
- Agaete & Puerto de las Nieves
- Artenara
- Tejeda
- Roque Bentayga