THE CANYON OF GUAYADEQUE

GUAYADEQUE: THE HIDDEN CANYON OF GRAN CANARIA

Guayadeque is located in the mountains of eastern Gran Canaria. It is a wild green canyon, famous for its ancient caves carved into the rock, natural landscapes and a special experience: dining inside a cave.

It is a quiet place, not very touristy which preserves the link with the island's history and traditions.

Why Visit Guayadeque

• The landscape is spectacular, with rock walls and lush vegetation.
• There are caves still inhabited, once used by Canary Island aborigines.
• The paths are easy and offer beautiful views over the valley.
• You can eating in a restaurant carved into the rock, an experience

🍽 Where to eat

The Tagoror Restaurant

The best-known restaurant in Guayadeque is the Tagoror, built inside a cave. The atmosphere is simple but atmospheric: stone walls, soft lighting and a view of the valley.

What to try:

• Papas arrugadas con mojo  - Typical potatoes with Canarian sauces.
• Grilled meat,  - Slow cooked, very tasty.
• Grilled cheese with palm honey - An island classic.
• Bienmesabe - Sweet with almonds.

House wine is often served in earthenware jugs. Better to book if you want to dine.

💡 Tip from local: Book a table for dinner and enjoy the magical atmosphere of the illuminated caves.

 Excursions and surroundings

If you arrive before dinner time, you can take a walk around the area:

• Aboriginal Cave Trail - It passes between caves carved into the rock.
• Belvedere over the valley - It offers a very wide and impressive view.

The routes are short, suitable even for the untrained.

📍 How to get there

By car: About 30 minutes from Las Palmas  and 20 minutes from Maspalomas, following the GC-100 to the entrance of the canyon.
By bus: Lines connecting Agüimes and Ingenio, with stops near the barranco.

💡 Useful Tips

• The best time is in the late afternoon, when the sunlight colours the mountains.
• Bring comfortable shoes if you want to walk along the trails.
• Dinner inside the cave is the most atmospheric moment, especially with the evening lights.

Guayadeque is perfect for those who are looking for a different experience: nature, history and a dinner in a really unusual place.