トゥイネヘの天然記念物・トップ20

The caves are among the oldest geological formations in the Canary Islands and served as a hideout for pirates in earlier times.

The two-story lime kilns were used for burning lime until the second half of the 19th century. The burnt lime was loaded onto ships below the kilns, shipped primarily to Gran Canaria, and for a long time was the island's main source of income. A fire was stoked in the lower part of the kilns, and the resulting heat burned the lime in the upper part.

The path to Arcos is not so easy to find from the chapel. It is best to keep checking Komoot to see if you are still on the right. I also recommend walking in the right direction... up (over rocks) and through the Arcos and down to the left. Some of the sections are a bit exposed, but doable. You should be sure-footed and of course wear sturdy shoes/hiking boots.

A beautiful nature reserve that unfortunately has no registered hiking trail... you'll have to improvise a little...

At the northern end of the Bay of Ajuy, there is a cliff whose upper layer is made of shell limestone. This cliff was once gradually eroded by human hands. Due to the presence of shell limestone, two lime kilns were dug into the rock. The shell limestone was shoveled into these kilns, one layer of shell limestone and one layer of coal. The required coal was landed by British ships. The finished product, the quicklime obtained, was shipped profitably to Great Britain.

A path leads from the beach to Caleta Negra (Black Bay), from where a steep staircase leads down to the caves. Tip: Wear sturdy shoes!

Stingrays and angel sharks, for example, live inside the caves. An overview of the cave formations can be obtained along a path up to the cliff.

An impressive natural spectacle on the coast of Ayui