Cueva de Bencomo, Tenerife

The cave of Bencomo or Tamaide is a natural volcanic cave located on the island of Tenerife -Canary Islands, Spain- which was used by the Guanches, the first settlers of the island, so it constitutes an archaeological site.

Its importance also lies in the fact that it has traditionally been identified as the dwelling of Bencomo, mencey or king of Taoro before the European conquest of the island, although there is still controversy among experts as to whether or not it was actually the home of this personage.

Located in the Pino ravine, the natural boundary between the municipalities of Santa Úrsula and La Orotava, it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest by the Government of the Canary Islands in 1986.