Guayadeque is a spectacular ravine located east of Gran Canaria. It is one of the longest ravines in the Canary Islands and divides the municipalities of Ingenio and Agüimes. It is characterized by its greenery and number of cave houses where you can enjoy very good Canarian food and even stay. In the same way, there are several picnic areas, trails and an Interpretation Center of the ravine. Likewise, it has a craft and local products shop inside one of its cave houses. From our point of view, it is a must in Gran Canaria.
Guayadeque restaurants
In Guayadeque there are several restaurants located in caves. We list them all: Restaurante Vega, Tagoror, La Era, El Centro and the Guayadeque restaurant. For us, the one we like the most is La Era, since it has a good gastronomic offer, views of the ravine and few tables, so that the service is closer and there is less noise. The Vega is not bad, but it is usually a bit scandalous. The restaurant La Era also has a spectacular terrace.
The last time we went, we asked for the wine “abocado”, that is, sweet wine and red wine mixed. We also tried the local cheeses from Ingenio and the grilled meat for two with Padrón peppers and natural fries. All of them very yummy.
Casa Cueva Canaria. Sale of local products and crafts
There is a circular promenade next to La Era restaurant, at the end of the ravine road. This promenade takes you to several cave houses. One of those houses is the Canarian Cave House, a store of crafts and local products, such as pure Guayadeque honey. As you can see in the photo, it is a very nice place that is worth visiting. If you follow the small path, you will pass several cave houses where you could stay for the night, as well as arriving at the Tagoror restaurant and, later, to Vega and La Era restaurants.
Cave homes for rent in Guayadeque
As we mentioned, there are cave houses in the ravine where you can stay. A unique experience in a totally rural environment. Also, in many points of the ravine there is no mobile network. The two options are Guayadeque Rural Houses and the rural house Ca ‘Juani. The two are almost at the end of the road that crosses the ravine and bordering the path that we indicated previously.
Guayadeque Ravine Visitor Center
At the beginning of the road that runs through the ravine, we find an Interpretation Center from this Natural Monument. Here you can get information about the archaeological monuments that exist in the ravine, as well as other environmental and cultural data of the area.
How to get to Guayadeque
To get to Guayadeque you will have to do it by car, since there is no public transport that brings you here. From the center of Agüimes to the first restaurant there are 6 kilometers. On the other hand, from the historic center of Ingenio to the first restaurant are 5.2 kilometers, practically the same distance. Actually you can walk from both municipalities following the road. However, if you want to get to the top of the ravine where the Vega and La Era restaurants are, we are already talking about 9 kilometers (one way). If you still do not have a rental car, we recommend that you consult here all the companies on the island rentalcars.com.
Video of Guayadeque and Las Vacas ravine, Agüimes and Ingenio villages
We hope you have enjoyed knowing another piece of the island with us. If you want to know the most authentic and real Gran Canaria, you can not miss our guides of the island: what to see and where to eat. Thanks for your support!
