The Cueva del Viento (wind cave) is located in Icod de los Vinos, in the north of Tenerife, within a huge volcanic tube. Enjoy an excursion which is unique in the world!
The Cueva del Viento in Tenerife is located in the shadow of Mount Teide and is one of the largest volcanic tubes on the planet. It is about 17 kilometres long, of which 250 meters are open to the public and can be visited. This experience allows you to explore the heart of Tenerife.
Visit the Cueva del Viento, Tenerife
If you want to visit the Cueva del Viento in Tenerife, we can offer you some tips that may be of help:
- Visits are made in groups and you will be accompanied at all times by a guide who will give you complete and detailed information about the cave, history, formation, etc. This experience must be pre-booked. You can buy your ticket for the Cueva del Viento online, or contact our staff to help you in the reservation process.
- The Visitor’s Centre of the Cueva del Viento has information panels in several languages which explain the secrets of the cave. In addition, on the website, you can book your guide in English, German or French. In this way, people of different nationalities can learn about all the knowledge that this interesting excursion has to offer.
- The tour: the visit begins at the Visitor’s Centre. From this point, a vehicle will take you closer to the cave to begin this fantastic adventure. The tour will take you on different external paths before accessing the volcanic tube.
- Clothing: for this excursion, we recommend that you go with comfortable clothes and shoes. Maybe you should wear long trousers, boots or trainers and also take a coat. For outdoor sections, the use of sunscreen would also be necessary.
Where to stay to visit the Cueva del Viento in Icod
If you have decided to visit the Cueva del Viento in Tenerife North, you may want to stay in our GF Hotel. In Puerto de la Cruz, just 20 kilometres from the Cave and about 25 minutes by car, you will find our hotel GF Noelia. Whilst staying with us you can visit the main attractions of the north of the Island such as Teide National Park, La Orotava, Punta de Teno, Garachico or Icod, where, in addition to the Cueva del Viento, you will find the Millennial Drago Tree.
Furthermore, in GF Noelia you can enjoy a pleasant and comfortable stay just three hundred metres from Playa Jardín beach near to the centre of the resort. In this way, you can intersperse your days discovering the fabulous charms of the Island with sunny days on the beach and the pool of our hotel.
We hope we have aroused your curiosity to learn more about the Cueva del Viento in Tenerife, one of the greatest geographical treasures of the Island. Remember that the GF Hoteles team is always at your disposal to answer any questions you may have. We help you make your perfect holiday come true!
