Las Cuevas De Maquez, Volcanic cave system in Lanzarote, Spain
Las Cuevas De Maquez is a lava tube system in Lanzarote formed by ancient volcanic activity from Monte Corona. The cave network features multiple levels and passages that wind through the underground landscape.
The cave system formed approximately 3,000 years ago when lava flowed beneath the cooling surface crust during volcanic activity. The passages developed as molten rock carved out tunnels while moving through the underground.
The cave system reflects the volcanic forces that shaped the islands and remains a tangible link to the natural processes that continue to influence island life. Local guides and visitors alike recognize these passages as windows into how the landscape came to be.
Wear sturdy shoes and long pants to navigate the uneven passages safely and protect your legs from the rough cave walls. Guided tours require advance booking to ensure proper access and orientation through the system.
The cave system contains multiple underground levels, with some passages extending below sea level in a remarkable geological formation. This extraordinary depth connects the site to the broader Tunnel de la Atlantida network.
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