"View of the interior of the Cueva del Viento in Tenerife, one of the largest volcanic caves in Europe. The image shows an underground landscape with lava formations, stalactites, and stalagmites, alongside a lit pathway that allows visitors to explore the impressive maze of volcanic tubes."
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Tenerife. The wind cave

What is the Cueva del Viento in Tenerife?

The Cave of the Wind, in Icod de los Vinos, it is the longest volcanic tube in the European Union and one of the largest in the world. It was formed about 27,000 years ago with the lava flows from Pico Viejo, the neighboring volcano of Teide, and is a unique place to understand the volcanism of Tenerife.

It has about 18.5 kilometers of topographically mapped galleries, distributed over three overlapping levels, with shafts, terraces, lava lakes, and other formations created by the lava as it solidified. Inside, there are also small invertebrates adapted to the darkness, some exclusive to this cave.

What is the guided tour like

The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours in total. It begins at the visitor center with a brief talk, followed by a short transfer and a walk to the entrance, and ends with a guided tour of about 45 minutes through the interior of the tube, in small groups with helmets and flashlights.

Only a section of the cave is visited, which is preserved as it was formed, without walkways or artificial lighting. Therefore, the number of daily visitors is very limited.

Underground cave with columns and drops of water, light entering through an opening.

The tours are conducted in Spanish, English, German, and French. Children under 5 years old cannot participate, and it is not recommended for people with claustrophobia or mobility problems.

Cueva del Viento belongs to the Cabildo de Tenerife, which manages the visits through a public company.

Interior of a cave with rock formations, artificial light, and green vegetation.

Prices and reservations

Reservations must be made in advance on the official website, cuevadelviento.net, where updated prices and schedules can be consulted. Residents of the Canary Islands have a reduced rate. During peak season, spots fill up quickly.

Interior of a cave with smooth walls, light entering from the back, dark earth on the floor.

Tips for the visit

To enjoy the visit, keep these tips in mind:

  • Wear closed shoes with good soles: sandals or flip-flops are not allowed.
  • Wear long pants and a light jacket: inside the cave, the temperature hovers around 12-14 °C.
  • Arrive on time at the visitor center, because departures have a fixed schedule.

And if you want to see what the weather is like in northern Tenerife before going, take a look at our webcam de Icod de los Vinos.

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