La Cueva de los Verdes is a unique cave system formed from an ancient lava tube.
The cave was created around 3,000 years ago by lava flows erupting from the nearby volcano Monte Corona.
Located in the north of the island, and integrated into the vast volcanic landscape of the Malpaís de la Corona.
The cave reaches almost 8 kilometers, formed by a complex of tunnels and nooks and crannies with fascinating vaults and interior lagoons.
La Cueva de los Verdes is part of an 8 km long volcanic tube, formed about 23,000 years ago during the eruption of the Corona volcano.
The cave was used as a refuge against the Berber pirates of North Africa and is believed to owe its name to the surname of a family that used the cave and kept their livestock in the surrounding area.
