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Cueva de los Verdes

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Cueva de los Verdes

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Location: Haría, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

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1. Cueva de los Verdes – Punta Mujeres village loop from Punta Mujeres

9.29km

02:25

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Jameos del Agua – Cueva de los Verdes loop from Punta Mujeres

8.80km

02:23

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Cueva de los Verdes – Cueva de los Verdes loop from Punta Mujeres

2.89km

00:48

40m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Nedde

October 6, 2016

Admission: 9 euros per adult, 4.50 euros for children aged 7-12
(7.20 Euros Residente Canario Adulto; 3.60 Euros Residente Canario Menor)

Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., last entry: 5:00 p.m
(Summer opening times (until September 30th): 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., last entry: 5:00 p.m

Visit duration approx. 1 hour

(Ask for combination tickets at the ticket office, this will save you a few euros if you want to see different sights (Mirador del Río, Jameos del Agua, etc.)!)

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Nico

April 15, 2022

There you will find out what deep black night means...😉

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Carola

November 17, 2019

We visited the opera here in the evening - just great

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Biggix

November 2, 2022

The name of the cave does not come from the color but from the Verde family. Can only be visited with a guide. The group is gathered at the entrance, when there are many visitors on site, they start about every 10 minutes...

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Chris 🇮🇨

May 28, 2023

The concerts are an incredible experience

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André

April 19, 2022

Houses the secret of Lanzarote.
The busiest time is right after opening at 10 a.m.

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PeterStar

December 28, 2023

The Cueva de los Verdes is a cave on the Canary Island of Lanzarote. It was formed by volcanic activity around 3,000 years ago. The cave is known for its impressive formations and unique beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and offers guided tours that allow visitors to explore the island's fascinating underworld.

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Chris 🇮🇨

April 6, 2024

ATTENTION: The translation from Spanish in one of the comments is completely wrong and meaningless: the 'Cueva de los Verdes' means cave and not hell and the 'de los Verdes' indicates, according to the prevailing opinion, a property. A family or clan is assumed, so translated it means 'The cave that belongs to the 'Greens'' or,... The cave of the 'Greens', ...

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Uwe aus Lüstringen

January 20, 2024

Can only be visited with a guide in Spanish and English.
You can't walk normally everywhere. It's often steep, narrow and low!!!

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Uwe aus Lüstringen

January 29, 2024

This is probably the absolute highlight of the cave system.
Since you can only get there with a guide, you have to wait for the (totally blatant) solution to this highlight mystery.

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Wolf Beyenburg

April 5, 2024

A volcanic cave well worth seeing. There are no stalactites here, just drops of lava.

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Wolf Beyenburg

April 6, 2024

There is a concert hall in the huge cave. The rough and blistered lava walls form a natural acoustic panel.

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s〰️en

December 29, 2023

The Cueva de los Verdes, in German the "Green Cave", is a fascinating underground cave on the island of Lanzarote, which is part of the Canary Islands. This impressive natural formation was created around 3,000 to 5,000 years ago by volcanic eruptions that shaped the island's landscape.

The Cueva de los Verdes stretches for around 6 kilometers, of which only a small part is accessible to visitors. The cave is part of the longest lava tunnel system in the world, created by the eruption of the La Corona volcano. During a tour of the cave, visitors have the opportunity to admire the unique geological formations, including lava funnels, stalactites and stalagmites.

What makes Cueva de los Verdes particularly spectacular is the natural lighting that comes through openings in the cave ceiling. The light bathes the cave in different shades of green and creates a surreal atmosphere. The name “Green Cave” is therefore derived from this characteristic green lighting.

The cave has not only geological but also cultural significance. In prehistoric times, it served as a hiding place from conquerors for the island's indigenous people, the Guanches. Today, the Cueva de los Verdes is one of the most visited attractions in Lanzarote, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of volcanic landscapes.

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Markus Florath ⛰️

April 1, 2025

A truly amazing volcanic cave. While you can't explore it on your own, a guided tour is definitely worth it. It's truly spectacular. Especially the view into the "abyss" 😉.

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Christian Kammler

April 15, 2025

Worth seeing 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

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Tomkaufen

June 18, 2024

Very cool 😎 and worth seeing

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AxelvO

December 16, 2024

Absolutely worth seeing. Tickets can only be booked online

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La Cantalupus

December 26, 2024

A descent into this unreal underground world is definitely worth it. A guided tour is recommended, where geological features can be explained. There are places in the caves where you cannot stand upright and have to crouch down for several meters. You should also wear sturdy shoes.

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September 13, 2025

Actually, everything essential has already been said. Therefore, only updated information (as of September 13, 2025)

Admission:
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM (open until 5:30 PM)

Admission Prices:
- Adults: €16.00
- Children (7 to 12 years): €8.00
- Children (0 to 6 years): free
- Canary Islands residents/adults: €12.50
- Canary Islands residents/children: €6.25
- Lanzarote residents: €2.00
- 30% discount for people with disabilities

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