Caves in Gran Canaria: 3 hidden gems that you should not miss

Caves in Gran Canaria

The sugar, the troglodytes and the local beach tour

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Caves in Gran Canaria

Did you hear about the troglodyte way of life in Gran Canaria? Yes, nowadays there’s still people living this way in our island; the fact is that the ancient Canarians built incredible cave houses on different locations, some of them are comparable to real castles.

In this half day trip in Gran Canaria, we are going to show you Cuatro Puertas Gran Canaria: an ashtonishg location far from the crowds and touristic spots.

Also, you are going o learn how people took advantage of the watercourses to create “ingenios”, mills and water supply, and how sugar production worked until the XIX century.

Finally, we will visit Playa de Tufia: a charming fishermen town where you will enjoy the local beaches and learn some old stories.

Caves in Gran Canaria: The route

Ingenio: The sugar

Sugar production was the economic engine of Gran Canaria for several centuries; and the town of Ingenio was a great productive center of this industry. You will discover this beautiful town and learn a little more about the smart use of water in this place.

Cuatro Puertas Gran Canaria: The troglodytes

There are lots of examples of caves in Gran Canaria. Some of them are daily visited by hundreds of tourists. However, there are others that are little known but that show surprising architecture. We will visit one of these places that, we promise, will leave you speechless.

Tufia: The local beach

Outside of the touristic spots, there are cute beach locations in Gran Canaria in which until not so long ago public services like electricity or water distribution was a chimera. We are going to show you Playa de Tufia, a special place where one of our guides will tell you a story of his own childhood.

Highlights

• Price: 55 € / passenger
• Small groups of maximum 6 people per day
• Local food tasting
• Without commercial stops
• Available in English and Spanish
• Duration of the tour: 4 hours
• Ideal for families
• Pick up only available in Maspalomas:
  • 8.10 at Faro de Maspalomas bus station (see location here)
  • 8.20 at Riu Don Miguel roundabout (see location here)
  • 8.25 at Parque Tropical bus station (see location here)

Prices

The price is 55.00 € / passenger

Included:

• Transfer from Maspalomas in an air-conditioned and fully air-conditioned minivan.
• Barranco de las Vacas, torglodyte caves and Salinas de Tenefe.
• Picnic (sandwiches and fruit).
• Accident and liability insurance.

Not included:

• Water (1.5 l per person is recommended).
• Transfers from other locations.
• Tips.

Important information

We recommend

• Departures only from Maspalomas.
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothes. However, we will contact you the day before the trip with the detailed weather forecast.
• Although the walking distance is short, this activity is not recommended to people with heart problems, walking difficulties or similar.
• Bring, at least, 1,5 litres of water with you.
• Sun protection: sun cream, caps, sunglasses.
• In summer: swimsuit and towel in case that you want to take a dip at the beach.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy for Caves in Gran Canaria tour

• The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.
• If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% handling fee per passenger.
• If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made.
• In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
  • The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
  • The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.

Contact

If you have any questions, or would like to request a different availability or customisation, please do not hesitate to contact us:

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FAQ about visiting caves in Gran Canaria

Why should I take this tour (instead of going on my own)?

Gran Canaria is the island with the greatest heritage of all the Canary Islands. there are literally hundreds of caves and pre-Hispanic sites distributed throughout the island. The most famous are: Cuatro Puertas, Cenobio de Valeron, Cuevas del Rey, La Fortaleza, Guayadeque, etc.

Choosing which ones to visit, deciding how to get there and planning a route can take a long time. That’s why it’s always a good idea to take a guided tour with professionals who can show you the most fascinating places and explain in detail the history hidden inside these caves.

We propose a tour in which you will get to know a part of our history, from the first settlers to the middle of the 18th century, when the sugar industry was the economic engine of the region.

We will visit one of the most impressive caves in Gran Canaria: Cuatro Puertas, as well as Ingenio and Tufia, a genuine fishing village that has been inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

This is a private excursion, maximum 6 passengers, to one of the most photographied spot in Gran Canaria, but also Off the beaten track spots.

The guided tour will take place in a new vehicle with all facilities. In addition, there is an easy hiking section of about 2 km in length..

How far will we travel?

The total distance in our minivan is about 100 km. Starting in Maspalomas we will head towards the East of the island where the places we are going to visit are located.

Our minivan, “Lupita”, has all the comforts, such as individual air conditioning and USB ports for charging electronic devices. Above all, we want your experience with our private excursions in Gran Canaria to be as enjoyable as possible.

How long does tour last?

The total duration of the Caves in Gran Canaria tour is approximately 4 hours. Starting at 8.30 a.m. and finishing around 12.30 p.m.

Where and what are we eating?

Local food tasting is included. (Sandwiches and fruits).

Is everything included in this tour?

Our Caves in Gran Canaria tour includes in the price: transport, pick-up, drop-off in the asignated points and all insurances.

What clothes and shoes should I wear for the excursion?

• To carry out the Caves in Gran Canaria tour, we recommend:
  • Comfortable shoes (trainers would be a good choice).
  • Warm clothes (near the coast you can be in a short-sleeved T-shirt, but on the summit it’s cold even in summer, sometimes it rains!)
  • Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen (logical, right?)
  • Mobile phones and all kinds of electronic devices you want with 100% charge (although in the vehicle we have a USB input for charging electronic devices in the passenger compartment).

What are the weather conditions?

The trade winds, the Gulf Stream and the orography of Gran Canaria have blessed this island with a wonderfully mild climate all year round. At any time of the year, you can enjoy different microclimates, depending on where you are: the coast, the midlands or the mountains.

Near the coast, you can wear a short-sleeved T-shirt. But at the summit it is often cold, even in summer, and sometimes it rains! That’s why we recommend being prepared for all kinds of weather situations.
In any case, Sky Rebels reserves the right to modify the tour in case of adverse weather conditions.

What is the cancellation policy?

• The company reserves the right to cancel the activity for technical or meteorological reasons. In this case the amount paid will be refunded.
• If the client cancels the activity with more than 48 hours notice, the amount paid will be refunded, except for a 10% handling fee per passenger.
• If the client cancels the activity with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made.
  • In any of the following cases, Sky Rebels will not refund the client:
  • The client is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
  • The activity is cancelled due to the client’s deliberate delay or failure to attend the activity.