Acueduto de los siete ojos

Visiting the Seven Eyes Aqueduct in the Tafuriaste Ravine is one of those Tenerife experiences that blends history, nature, and a touch of adventure. This stone construction rises above the ravine bed, with seven arches supported by robust pillars, a testament to traditional ingenuity in channeling water across rugged terrain.

The surroundings are ever-changing: vegetation, rocks, the ravine bed—now dry or with little water depending on the season—and the imposing stone bridge that spans it. You walk along a path that leads you from the upper part of the ravine down to the valley floor, passing through terraces and scrubland, until you reach this unique structure. Many hiking routes use it as a key point for exploring the valley, offering panoramic views of the northern landscape and a peaceful spot to breathe fresh air.

When you're standing beneath the arches of the aqueduct, what I love most is imagining the time when it carried water from the mountains to the farmlands, or ancient aqueducts: an infrastructure that connected villages and mountains, now disused, but with enormous heritage value. Seeing the stone, the wear of time, the harmony of the arches… it inspires respect for what once was and fascination for what remains.

To explore it, all you need is comfortable shoes—it's not a technical route—and some water: access is reasonable and the path isn't particularly difficult. If you enjoy photography, the contrast between the stone, the ravine, and the green slopes will provide some great shots.

In short: the Los 7 Ojos Aqueduct is a corner of Tenerife that, curiously, many overlook. It's worth dedicating a few hours to it: landscape, heritage, and history all in one place. You'll love it if you're looking for something different from the usual tourist spots, something authentic, unpretentious, and with that special flavor of the island's genuine corners.