About this tour
A guided tour of Gran Canaria's only banana interpretation centre, located on a working farm 10 minutes from Las Palmas. You'll spend around an hour learning how bananas are cultivated, then taste locally-made banana wines and small plates featuring banana jam, banana with cactus, and banana with aloe vera. Suited to anyone curious about agricultural production and regional food culture.
Highlights
- Working banana farm in Arucas municipality, 10 minutes from Las Palmas
- Gran Canaria's sole dedicated banana interpretation and education centre
- Taste three varieties of Canary Island banana wine
- Sample montaditos: banana jam, banana-cactus, banana-aloe vera combinations
- Learn cultivation methods for globally consumed fruit
- Parking included; accessible to all fitness levels
What to expect
Your guide will walk you through the banana farm and interpretation centre, explaining the cultivation process from planting through harvest. You'll see the crops and learn about the agricultural practices specific to Gran Canaria's climate and soil. The tasting portion follows: you'll sample three house-made banana wines produced in the Canary Islands, then try the montadito selection—small bites pairing banana with regional ingredients like cactus and aloe vera. The entire experience runs roughly 50 minutes to an hour. The tour wraps with a chance to ask questions before you're free to leave.
What travellers say
- Only banana-focused interpretation centre on the island
- Genuine working farm with direct cultivation insight
- Three house-made wines included in the tasting
- Parking covered in the price
- Not suitable for spinal injury, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns
- No hot drinks provided despite indoor tasting component
- Private transport not arranged; public access required
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in how food is grown, regional production methods, and local flavours—particularly useful if you enjoy wine and preserves. The farm involves walking through growing areas, so it's not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries, pregnant travellers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. The centre is accessible by public transport; parking is provided and included. Coffee and tea are not included, so bring a drink or budget separately. Group sizes and exact scheduling aren't specified; arrive with public transport times in mind if using local buses.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.