Cenobio de Valerón

Gran Canaria


This a fascinating ancient site consisting of over 350 caves, silos and cavities of varied size, which were used to store grain in pre-Hispanic times. They're located on deep slopes and separated by steps and walkways, with informative plaques throughout explaining the history and archaeology of the site, as well as the volcanic geology of the area.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Gran Canaria attractions

1. Casa-Museo Tomás Morales

2.31 MILES

Once home to the namesake Canarian poet, who died in 1922 aged just 37, this museum includes a music room with a 170-year-old clavichord, a small hall…

2. Casa Museo Antonio Padrón

3.13 MILES

Locals are justifiably proud of native son Antonio Padrón who, in the 1960s, was just starting to gain serious recognition in the European art world when…

4. Plaza de Santiago

3.17 MILES

A tranquil haven in the heart of town, this lovely square is overlooked by the huge and imposing facade of the Iglesia de Santiago.

5. Iglesia de Santiago

3.2 MILES

Carved from toba volcanic stone, the grand and imposing facade of this church faces onto Plaza de Santiago. At the rear of the church is the Museo Arte…

6. Museo La Cantera

4.68 MILES

Based above a former quarry, this small, well-presented open-air and rather simple museum pays homage to the town's long-running stone masonry industry…

7. Jardín de la Marquesa

4.71 MILES

This lovely botanical garden, located northwest of town on the road to Bañaderos, is owned by the Marquesa de Arucas (along with the Hacienda del Buen…

8. Destilerías Arehucas

4.72 MILES

The 45-minute guided tour of this rum distillery, its ancient cellar (one of the oldest rum cellars in Europe) and the fermentation and distillation rooms…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "spain/northern-gran-canaria/attractions/cenobio-de-valeron/a/poi-sig/1463003/1338657",
      "destination": "Gran-Canaria",
      "continent": "Europe",
      "country": "Spain",
      "region": "Gran-Canaria",
      "position": "superzone"
    }