TUFIA

TUFIA: THE SMALL VILLAGE WITH BLACK BEACH

Tufia is a small fishing village on the east coast of Gran Canaria. Its white houses are built on cliffs and overlook a beach of black volcanic sand, a very special contrast. The village also has a ancient history: here Canary Island aborigines lived, as shown by the remains found in the caves near the cliff.

Why Visit Tufia

• It is a real village, little visited by tourists.
  
• It has a beach with black volcanic sand.
  
• The seabeds are beautiful and rich in life.
  
• The place has traces of the Aboriginal history.

How to get there 

By car: 10 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Las Palmas, just take the GC-1 and exit for Tufia
On Foot: from the car park it is an easy walk to the village and the beach
Public transport: there are local lines connecting Tufia with neighbouring cities

💡 Useful Tips

• Mask and snorkel holder if you want to see fish near the rocks.
• It is a place perfect for taking photos, thanks to the contrast between the white houses and the black sand.
• The sunset here is very beautiful, I advise you to stay until the evening to see it.

Tufia is ideal for those seeking a quiet place, far from mass tourism, with nature and history to discover.