Cenobio de Valerón — Attraction in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

The Cenobio de Valerón is a truly impressive archaeological site in Gran Canaria. Carved into the rock, these ancient grain storage caves offer a unique window into the lives of the island’s early inhabitants. The site is well preserved and set against a stunning natural backdrop. With the €5 entrance ticket, you also gain access to a nearby museum, definitely worth visiting! The museum is just a short drive away and includes a guided tour that provides an excellent overview of the island’s history and culture. The explanations were engaging and informative, helping to connect the dots between the various archaeological sites across Gran Canaria. During our visit, we even came across a small "robber fly", harmless as long as it’s left alone, but a fun reminder that we’re on an exotic island after all! Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, archaeology, or just looking to experience something different while exploring...

It's well worth taking a detour when visiting something else in this part of the island. We went from Arucas to Galdar and Las Salinas for example.

It won't take you long to get up the stairs and see it all but the caves and the view are nice.

When we were there the fee we paid (3 euros a person) was being put to good use, they were cleaning the caves etc. so the money is used to actually maintain the caves.

There is also a toilet at the parking lot. You will need to get the key from the reception though so keep that in mind when comming down and maybe take it with you, saves you an extra trip to the reception. It's a little walk back and forth getting and/or returning the key but the toilet is...

Interesting site up in the mountains overlooking the coast, with spectacular views into the surrounding ravines. The dozens of small caves carved into the mountainside by the island's original inhabitants are an impressive and unusual experience, and there's plenty of information about them alongside the metal stairs and walkways which get you a close-up view of the main area.

It's in an isolated location, so the only access is a narrow, winding road with sheer drops on the side, and there isn't much parking available. Even in January we had to wait a couple of minutes for someone else to leave before we could park properly. Well worth a visit though, and entry was only €3 each, which...