Cueva Pintada
An archaeological park on the site of an Indigenous capital, where a cave preserves geometric paintings. It is among the most important archaeological sites in the Canary Islands.
The Painted Cave lies in the center of Gáldar on the north coast. Its walls are painted with geometric patterns in red, white and black, and around it excavations have uncovered a settlement of about 60 ancient houses. The archaeological park covers the site with a glass roof and includes reconstructed Indigenous houses and exhibition halls, where guided tours explain the daily life of the ancient Canarians. Admission is about 6 euros. The site is closed on Mondays, and booking a guided tour is recommended. It can be combined with Arucas and Agaete in a one-day tour of the north coast.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 10:00–18:00; Sun until 15:00
Nearby sights
- Cenobio de Valerón
- Agaete & Puerto de las Nieves
- Risco Caído
- Artenara
- Church of San Juan Bautista, Arucas
- Teror & Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine
- Roque Bentayga
- Tejeda