Porís de Candelaria

A “village” in a cave

Unique and spectacular. These are the two best adjectives to describe this little settlement. This gem is hidden in the municipality of Tijarafe. It is made up of a group of white houses built into a 50-metre tall cave by its inhabitants over 100 years ago.

A boat trip

One of the best ways to get to Porís de Candelaria is by taking the boat from the nearby Tazacorte port. Several companies offer guided boat trips where you can see dolphins and whales.

Poris de Candelaria

Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
- Do not throw any waste or other objects into the sea.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- Respect and look after the area's historic and cultural heritage, along with the different items of public furniture (information panels, railings, seats, lighting, etc.).