Tastes of Gran Canaria A Day of Flavours and Culture

Spend a day savouring the island’s unique flavours while admiring its diverse landscapes. Your journey begins in the rugged south and heads north through lush, green scenery. At Rekompensa Banana World, enjoy a guided tour and tasting of farm products, including mojos, banana drink, and fresh banana, while learning about its history and global spread across cultures. At Arehucas Rum Distillery, take a guided tour and taste two rum varieties awarded at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Then, immerse yourself in authentic Canarian life with a stop in Arucas, the “Pearl of Gran Canaria,” famous for its honey rum and neo-Gothic church. You’ll have an hour of free time to explore, visiting the Church of San Juan Bautista and the nearby park with lush vegetation. Finally, visit Bodega Los Berrazales in the Agaete Valley, a family-run estate with a winery and coffee plantation, where you’ll enjoy a detailed tour and taste award-winning wines and premium Arabica coffee.

Itinerary

1. By visiting Rekompensa Banana World, you’ll discover the story of the banana, its journey from early cultivation to becoming a global fruit, shaped by diverse cultures throughout history. During your visit, enjoy a guided tour of the farm and a tasting of its unique products, including traditional mojos, banana drink, and fresh bananas, all grown on-site. This experience will give you a deeper understanding of the banana's cultural significance and its role in the island's agricultural heritage. (1h 30min) Admission included
2. During your visit to the Arehucas Rum Distillery, you’ll have the chance to take a guided tour and learn about the rum-making process, from the selection of ingredients to the distillation techniques. You’ll also taste two rum varieties recognized as the best in their category at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, gaining insight into what makes these rums so exceptional. (1h 30min) Admission included
3. Experience traditional life with a visit to Arucas, the 'Pearl of Gran Canaria,' famed for its honey rum and stunning neo-Gothic church. You’ll have about an hour of free time to explore the village on your own or head southwest. Don’t miss the impressive Church of San Juan Bautista and the nearby park, where you can enjoy lush vegetation and artwork reflecting the cultural history of the Canary Islands. (1h 0min)
4. Located in the lush Agaete Valley of Gran Canaria, Bodega Los Berrazales is a unique family-run estate that combines a winery with one of Europe’s few coffee plantations. Surrounded by fruit trees and dramatic cliffs, the farm produces award-winning wines and high-quality Arabica coffee. You can enjoy a guided tour and tasting experience, sampling the estate’s exquisite wines and premium Arabica coffee, all while immersed in a beautiful natural setting. (1h 30min) Admission included