{"id":5720,"date":"2024-12-13T12:59:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T12:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/cueva-roja-santa-cruz-tenerife\/"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:57:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T15:57:38","slug":"cueva-roja-santa-cruz-tenerife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/cueva-roja-santa-cruz-tenerife\/","title":{"rendered":"Cueva Roja (Santa Cruz de Tenerife): tips + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the hills above <strong>Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/strong>, the <strong>Cueva Roja<\/strong> is a fascinating rocky cavity traversed by the <strong>Camino de Las Lecheras<\/strong>, the ancient path taken by the milkmaids of La Laguna. We were intrigued by these reddish-tinged geological formations, which have unfortunately been abandoned.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, find <strong>all our tips and photos<\/strong> for visiting the site.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cueva-roja-santa-cruz-tenerife-3.jpg\" alt=\"cueva roja santa cruz tenerife\" class=\"wp-image-5691\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit wp-block-paragraph\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_visit_Cueva_Roja\"><\/span>Why visit Cueva Roja?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the rock cavity worth a visit? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Cueva Roja is well worth a visit if you&#8217;re a geology enthusiast, looking for a view of Santa Cruz, or in search of an uncrowded hike. We were fascinated by its colourful rock formations and its history. Despite its current state of neglect, the site offers an authentic experience far removed from the traditional tourist circuits, and will allow you to discover a striking panorama of the city.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-CJPK88h\/0\/MX45pgzbjJGpRqnhP5BThxkPkjjJMC94LhL82LKgp\/L\/cueva-roja-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - General view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our visit, we particularly appreciated:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring rock formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panoramic view of Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The start of the hike on El Camino de Las Lecheras<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-rnGHDFM\/0\/LjJn5ht6LwsCTKHBVpsfh2nV89KHgVK48D2KrHWMG\/L\/viewpoint%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - Viewpoint after climbing a few steps on the Camino de Las Lecheras\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viewpoint after climbing a few steps on the Camino de Las Lecheras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-tenerife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inpost-Tenerife-Lovers-EN.jpg\" alt=\"inpost Tenerife Lovers FR\" class=\"wp-image-10744\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Cueva_Roja_in_winter_access_and_map\"><\/span>How to get to Cueva Roja in winter: access and map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the rock cavity?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>North of Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Barrio Nuevo district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 de la Calle Cerradura<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from downtown: 10 to 15min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consult our map to locate the Cueva Roja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/map-cueva-roja-santa-cruz-tenerife-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map cueva roja santa cruz tenerife\" class=\"wp-image-5700\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map showing the Cueva Roja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUR TIPS TO RENT A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Tenerife<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain-canary-islands\/tenerife?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re planning to explore the mountains, don <strong>&#8216;t<\/strong> take <strong>the smallest cars<\/strong>. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But don&#8217;t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a lot of demand and it&#8217;s an island, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Driving\/i-D3dJ4xj\/1\/e6e34cdd\/L\/tenerife-rental-car-driving-L.jpg\" alt=\"driving in tenerife\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/spain-canary-islands\/tenerife?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-tenerife-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there? Access road<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From downtown Santa Cruz, walk along the Barranco de Santos and into the Barrio Nuevo district. Then take Carretera Los Campitos to Carretera Cueva Roja, indicated by a sign. The road is winding and steep, so drive carefully.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By public transport, take bus line 902 of the TITSA network, which serves the Barrio Nuevo district. Visit the official website for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.titsa.com\/index.php\/tus-guaguas\/lineas-y-horarios\/linea-902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-xH39zxJ\/0\/L3N94sCkqqJ5n5nJBKpj5Fx5XPzL936CcQvWbdthm\/L\/road%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - road\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free parking is available at the end of Carretera Cueva Roja and Carretera Las Lecheras. Note that they are often occupied by local residents.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-TG2Q4Dh\/0\/MsQ5K653rhfp22KT4PXHGnHW5D4fw9dCNq4Rnnxrp\/L\/parking%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - parking lot\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY in <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">The old town of Santa Cruz<br\/><strong>AC Hotel by Marriott Tenerife<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/ac-by-marriott-tenerife.html?aid=2421274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">North of downtown<br\/><strong>Hotel Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/mencey.html?aid=2421274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><br\/><strong>The Park Suites by IRES LAR<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/the-park-suites-santa-cruz-de-tenerife.html?aid=2421274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/H%C3%B4tels\/Iberostar-Grand-Mencey\/i-DPzcjFk\/0\/NZg6fg4SQ3rvbxd4L8LXz6vCsLrtjvzW8bV9LD28W\/L\/outdoor%20pool%20hotel%20iberostar%20grand%20mencey%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">See our complete selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-santa-cruz-tenerife-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hotels in Santa Cruz<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-401686&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2421274&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See all available accommodation &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_duration_schedules_difficulties%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Useful tips: duration, schedules, difficulties&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit, opening hours and prices<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site, which is rarely visited by tourists, is freely accessible all year round. Make sure the weather is clear, especially if you want to take El Camino de Las Lecheras. We advise you to come early in the morning to admire the sunrise over the ocean and Santa Cruz. On the other hand, avoid going there at sunset, as the winding, poorly-lit road can be dangerous, and the place is sometimes frequented by squatters after dark.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-mpsds5B\/0\/MLd8KMKKNkMDNsbX9TWJPTvnFVzM8HNM4RFqSWdkc\/L\/rocks%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - rock\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 30-45 minutes to explore the cave and admire the panoramic view over Santa Cruz. If you want to hike the Camino de Las Lecheras, you&#8217;ll need more time.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site is unguarded and currently derelict. We noticed its deterioration through the tagged walls and the numerous pieces of garbage on the ground. However, a rehabilitation project is under study to enhance its value and make it safer. The terrain is uneven and stony, with steps leading up to the cave and hiking trail. It is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-jmkqLJC\/0\/Mzp6JrS393nNKnHQ44NHJX2hrVCC3x6SCrt2VkwVC\/L\/stairs%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - stairs\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice on how to visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by observing the rock formations from the outside. Then climb down the steps to pass beneath the cave and examine the asperities in the rock. If you wish, climb a few steps on the Camino de Las Lecheras to discover some beautiful views. End your visit at the Mirador de Santa Cruz de Tenerife opposite the Cueva Roja neighborhood association to admire the panoramic view over the city.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-7KwBqjv\/0\/LgMsvmzht3FGfpRPBVJS24mBXLXZqHPrH94HCpLwP\/L\/camino%20lecheras%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - hiking\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit is not recommended with children due to the potential dangers of the site.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catering, Toilets and Facilities<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No food or toilet facilities on site. The area is not rich in restaurants. We suggest you head back down to <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-santa-cruz-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downtown Santa Cruz for lunch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-x379FJv\/0\/NFPsLzSwhnfSnjJn73Dp6c54fdQTPQMfDBbxwbqdV\/L\/entrance%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - exterior view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fef0c3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">DISCOVER <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Santa Cruz de Tenerife<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-santa-cruz-tenerife-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Santa Cruz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-santa-cruz-tenerife-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-santa-cruz-where-eat-reviews\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-santa-cruz-tenerife\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaches in the north<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/meilleurs-musees-santa-cruz-tenerife-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museums<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Auditorio-Ad%C3%A1n-Mart%C3%ADn\/i-gn96G53\/0\/L5rbvQsPmtsqkHSFb69PF4xBWx3RmcDtfHRzKtkRp\/L\/santa-cruz-tenerife-auditorio-L.jpg\" alt=\"Auditorium santa cruz de Tenerife\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_rock_formations\"><\/span>Red rock formations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cueva Roja takes its name from the characteristic reddish color of its volcanic rock. We were intrigued by this large natural cavity that opens and closes, intermittently revealing the surrounding hilly landscape. Aborigines once used this place as a transit point between the valleys and the coast. Later, the cave was used as a quarry to extract stone for the construction of noble homes in the Barrio Nuevo district.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-g9xM3rt\/0\/K8WKhJsjD8Zqj24ZbbwvVPWRN2g9VFSSkDxSkBq8p\/L\/rocks%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - rock formations\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Camino_de_las_Lecheras\"><\/span>El Camino de las Lecheras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Camino de las Lecheras, or &#8220;Milkmaids&#8217; Way&#8221;, is a little-frequented historic trail offering magnificent views of the surrounding area. It was once used by the milkmaids of La Laguna to transport their goods to Santa Cruz. The Cueva Roja served as a strategic resting point on this demanding route. Today, you can follow a portion of this itinerary, which starts at the Church of La Concepcion in La Laguna and passes through a number of picturesque places such as valleys and ravines.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-8Bf7HnP\/0\/MJPm2k4QmtzcNTPJ2k7tbvmJMQKTRH447WdqRsScP\/L\/hike%20cueva%20roja%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - trail\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_view_of_Santa_Cruz_de_Tenerife\"><\/span>The view of Santa Cruz de Tenerife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mirador de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, opposite the Cueva Roja neighborhood association, offers spectacular views over the whole city. We were impressed by the sheer size of Santa Cruz, which stretched out at our feet, with the ocean as far as the eye could see. From this vantage point, you can see the emblematic Santa Cruz Auditorium, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-santa-cruz-tenerife-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of the city&#8217;s must-see monuments<\/a>, as well as the industrial port. The hilly landscape on our left contrasted with this urban panorama.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Cueva-Roja\/i-vfZKZGs\/0\/Ks7z5HRCVJzj7CXCdVVHCbNkj44cShcNNZvb2Zh9g\/L\/view-santa-cruz-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cueva Roja - viewpoint\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_nearby_attractions\"><\/span>Other nearby attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can combine your visit to Cueva Roja with these nearby attractions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-santa-cruz-tenerife-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The lively downtown area of Santa Cruz <\/a>and its emblematic Plaza de Espa\u00f1a, the vibrant heart of the historic district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-palmetum-santa-cruz-tenerife-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Palmetum<\/a>, a botanical garden specializing in palms overlooking the ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parque Garc\u00eda Sanabria, a green setting surrounded by the city<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Santa-Cruz-de-Tenerife\/Town\/i-VqCvr8M\/0\/MjRqgJTZdgPd44TgXp32mNrsBKNwfpHQ7L34MCMwZ\/L\/plaza%20espana%20santa%20cruz%20tenerife-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sante Cruz de Tenerife - Plaza de Espa&#xF1;a&#10;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN<\/span> YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">tenerife<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-tenerife-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Tenerife<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-towns-tenerife-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns and villages<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-tenerife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-tenerife-lagoons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-tenerife-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful landscapes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/most-scenic-drives-tenerife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful roads<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6866\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/theme-parks-tenerife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amusement parks<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-tenerife-excursions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best excursions in Tenerife<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Best-of\/i-pvFVTGs\/0\/0848ad4a\/S\/parc-national-teide-tenerife-S.jpg\" alt=\"Teide National Park, Tenerife\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5907\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/tenerife-travel-tips-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 tips for a successful trip to Tenerife<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6143\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-tenerife-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get around<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2175\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-tenerife-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Tenerife<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5963\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/driving-tenerife-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving tips<\/a><br\/>Best excursions (coming soon)<br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5908\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-tenerife-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Tenerife<\/a><br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-5-days-tenerife-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days <\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-6-days-tenerife-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-tenerife-one-week-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week <\/a>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-10-days-tenerife-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Driving\/i-hrSHvkb\/1\/565a5a58\/S\/tenerife-rental-car-driving-3-S.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental in Tenerife\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dolphin-watching-tenerife-whales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dolphin watching in Tenerife<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5913\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/national-park-teide-tenerife-attractions-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teide National Park<\/a><br\/>Anaga Rural Park (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-orotava-tenerife-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Orotava<\/a><br\/><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4663\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-garachico-tenerife-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garachico<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-masca-tenerife-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Village of Masca<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-pyramides-guimar-tenerife-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pyramids of G\u00fcimar<\/a><br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Tenerife\/Best-of\/i-wQrB5Lp\/0\/0bf54665\/S\/tenerife-dauphins-1-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin in Tenerife\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a 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We were intrigued by these reddish-tinged geological formations, which have unfortunately been abandoned. 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