Sunrise over mountain range with a teapot, cup, and pinecones on wooden logs in the foreground. We see the peak of el Teide over the horizon and Roque Nublo on the left side.

Private Cave Retreat in Gran Canaria

 Celestial cave  

An exclusive off-grid cave stay for two, 1,700 metres above sea level in the mountains of Tejeda, Gran Canaria. Total privacy, extraordinary views and direct access to some of the island's best hiking trails.

A cozy cave bedroom with white, curved, a bed with patterned pillows and a red blanket, a cowhide rug on a gray floor, and a leather pouf.
Cozy cave house bedroom with arched cream-colored walls, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a small table with a lamp, a seating area with a dining table and chairs, and a view of mountains outside through a doorway.
Entrance to a small cave or bunker built into a hillside, with wooden double doors and a glass window behind the doors.
A cozy room with a small round wooden dining table with a fruit bowl and a candle, surrounded by chairs with fluffy white covers, near an open door leading outside to a mountain view with rocky terrain and a hazy sky.
Sunset over a mountain view with outdoor chairs and tree stumps in the foreground.
Sunset over a mountain covered in clouds, with a building or structure on top, and a hillside in the foreground.

Our guest book

  • What a beautiful reminder of the ephemeral nature of life, and whats truly essential. Thank you for creating a space with so much love and attention to detail where one can immerse oneself with nature.

    Paulina & Moritz

  • A place to remind you what the true luxuries in this life are, you only need to open the door and look around.

    Mar & Tien

  • Thank you so much for sharing this pearl on earth with us. This place is truly amazing. No words needed...

    Annika & Ulf

Enjoy nature comfortably

  • A small kitchen area with a white countertop, a sink, a basket of apples, a small portable stove, and various kitchen utensils. There is a white shelf with cups, a wooden bowl, and a container labeled 'Infusiones'. A curtain partially covers an open door leading outside.

    Kitchen

    Simple pleasures with a camping gas stove. All the basics plus a zero power clay fridge. Optional 30€ service to bring you groceries from a supermarket.

  • An indoor cave shower area with a pebble tile floor, a white wall, a lace shower curtain, a white towel hanging on a hook, and a decorative blue and white ceramic water fountain.

    Running water

    Our water comes from natural mountain springs. Plus we provide bottled drinking water.

  • A cozy cave apartment interior dining area with a wooden table, a bowl of fruit, and a candlestick with a candle. Sunlight casts shadows on the white, curved wall, and an open door reveals a mountain landscape outside.

    Wi-Fi

    Powered by solar energy, our WiFi is strong enough to watch Netflix or have a video call with your own device.

  • A small, rustic outdoor kitchen area within a stone-walled structure, featuring a metal countertop with a built-in sink, a portable electric stove, and a broom in the corner.

    Compost WC

    Traditional scandinavian outside toilet in a separate private cave.

What to do

A dirt trail winding through a forest of tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.

Hiking

Cave Celestial is located at 1700 m above sea level, in the middle of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a 26,000 hectare natural park with hiking routes in all directions. Walk to Roque Nublo, La Culata or Cruz de Tejeda in approximately 1 hour.

A waiter holding a tray with a pink cocktail, against a mountain landscape background.

Restaurants

Closest restaurant is a 20 minute walk away. Closed on Thursdays and Sundays.

More restaurants in Cruz de Tejeda 50 minute hike away.

Night sky with many stars above a mountainous landscape, faint city lights visible in the distance.

Stargazing & Bird watching

Low luminance pollution & a rare opportunity to observe birds from above.

  • Celestial Cave is nestled in a secluded location, with no nearby neighbours or roads. Parking lot is about a 15 minute walk away, along gorgeous Camino Real. We recommend hiring a car, but it’s possible to arrive by bus from Faro de Maspalomas to Cruz de los llanos, or to Cruz de Tejeda or San Mateo and hike or organize a pick-up. Exact address will be provided after booking. 

  • If the weather prediction turns bad, we offer the option to move your booked dates, free of charge. Up to 48h before check in.

  • Celestial Cave keeps cool in summer and warmer than the outside temperature in winter, offering ideal sleep in total silence. The cave is equipped with a good double mattress and a duvet, an additional camping bed + sleeping bag for a 3rd person is available by request.

    Temperatures in the mountains drop after sunset, warm clothes are recommended.

  • Celestial has a minimum stay of 2 nights

    148€ per night for up to 2 guests

    20€ extra for a 3rd guest

    Check in 15:00

    Check out 11:00

    To get a quote for a longer stay (over 4 nights) contact us in staycelestial@gmail.com