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Gran Canaria: Banana Plantation Guided Tour & Tasting

1. Gran Canaria: Banana Plantation Guided Tour & Tasting

Discover the delicious banana crop at the Hacienda La ReKompensa Banana Plantation and Museum in Gran Canaria. Take a tour of the grounds with a guide to learn about the history of the farm, and try the banana crop as well as other products like jams, juices, and wines. Start your tour of the Hacienda La ReKompensa grounds by seeing the farmland which grows more than 7,000 banana plants, 150 avocado trees, and many other fruit trees. Explore all the highlights of the grounds spanning over 56,000 square meters. At the Banana Museum, learn about the cultivation techniques and the history of banana production in the Canary Islands. Make sure to take in the museum's beautiful views over the ocean and the island's farmland. Finally, visit the Interpretation Center and shop, which are housed in a restored Canarian house dating back to 1804. Try a selection of local artisanal products containing Canarian bananas, such as jams, banana quince, and banana wine, as well as cosmetic products.

Jandia: Cofete Beach and Villa Winter Tour

2. Jandia: Cofete Beach and Villa Winter Tour

Travel through the Jandia Peninsula and take in its striking coastal views on a guided tour in Fuerteventura. Relax on the untouched Cofete Beach, visit its nearby traditional village, and explore the mysterious abandoned building of Villa Winter. Get picked up from your accommodation and head out on a scenic adventure on the Jandia Peninsula. Take advantage of the panoramic photo ops along the way and stop at the remote Cofete Beach. Enjoy some time to relax and sunbathe before moving on to the next stop. Drive along a gravel road over the highest peaks of Fuerteventura for a dreamlike experience. Discover the mysteries of the abandoned Villa Winter, built in the 19th century by German engineer Gustav Winter. Learn about the site's history from your guide. Finally, stroll through the tiny village of Cofete for a glimpse into the laidback lifestyle of its inhabitants.

Lanzarote Coast-2-Coast Tour

3. Lanzarote Coast-2-Coast Tour

Admire two emblematic places of art and nature conceived by the artist César Manrique on this full-day trip in Lanzarote to the LagOmar Museum and the Cactus Garden. Take a ferry to La Graciosa and indulge yourself with a savory paella and free time to discover the island.  Begin your tour in the morning with pickup near your accommodation in Lanzarote. Hop on the air-conditioned bus and travel to LagOmar where your multilingual guide will take you to explore the house of the famous Hollywood actor Omar Sharif, its "lagoon", tunnels, and caves carved in the mountain. Enjoy this Arabian Nights-inspired dream situated in the village of Oasis de Nazaret. Legend has it that the actor lost the house in a card game and never returned to Lanzarote. Head to the Cactus Garden, a magnificent example of an architectonic intervention perfectly integrated into the landscape. Cesar Manrique created this audacious artistic complex where you can find over 450 different cactus species from around the world and an traditional windmill. Board a ferry to the island of La Graciosa. Marvel at the breath-taking views of the north coast of Lanzarote on the open upper deck. Once you arrive on the island, explore the small fishermen's village, its peculiar church, and "the smallest museum in the world" before enjoying paella and drinks aboard a docked ferry. Experience the charm of local life or join in activities like hiking, cycling, swimming at pristine beaches, or take a jeep tour around the island in your free time after lunch. Take the ferry back to Lanzarote and transfer back to your hotel at the end of your tour. 

Las Palmas: Old City Private Walking Tour

4. Las Palmas: Old City Private Walking Tour

Visit your choice of great tourist places, combining culture and fun, such as the Columbus House, cathedral and shopping area.  Get a personal service from a real live local, official, and professional guide. They will help guide you to the local secret and best-loved places of Las Palmas and answer all your questions.

Maspalomas: Rental E-Scooter Chopper 2 seat

5. Maspalomas: Rental E-Scooter Chopper 2 seat

Explore the island independently and without the stress of keeping up with a tour group with this easy rental. The Harley-style electric scooters are a convenient and ecologically-friendly way to effortlessly explore the south of Gran Canaria with your partner, family or friends during your holidays – only a driver's license is required. Worried about getting lost in the streets, or need inspiration on the best places to visit? That’s no problem — you’ll receive a map with mobile phone support that will show you different routes you can follow. For example, you could discover the spectacular dunes of golden sand at Maspalomas, a natural reserve. Or, you could visit the Maspalomas Botanical Park, which covers an area of 12,000 square meters and holds more than 500 tropical plant species. Another point of interest is the incredible Oasis of Maspalomas, also known as “Charca”, a small lagoon used as a migration destination for almost 40 species of birds. It’s recommended to complete your amazing experience by visiting the Meloneras promenade, considered the most beautiful promenade in the south of Gran Canaria and with excellent views of the sea.

Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua Bus Tour

6. Lanzarote: Cueva de los Verdes and Jameos del Agua Bus Tour

Once you've picked up near you hotel area, you'll enjoy the views in Las Nieves Viewpoint to Chinijo Archipel: do you know La Graciosa Island? You'll see it from here. After that you get impress by La Corona Volcano: the crater which originated the two most important places in north of Lanzarote. Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes share the same volcanic tube made by the explosion of La Corona Volcano! Finally, get marveled by the secrets of Cueva de los Verdes and with the amazing work art of Manrique in Jameos del Agua: art, culture and nature in same place!

Arrecife: North Lanzarote Half-Day Trip

7. Arrecife: North Lanzarote Half-Day Trip

See the most beautiful sites in the northern part of Lanzarote by bus. Visit breathtaking caves and cliffs with your tour guide. Start off by admiring the church and cobblestone streets in the old village of Teguise. Cross through the town of Los Valles and head toward Haría to take in wonderful views of the palm grove known as "The Valley of a Thousand Palms." Arrive at Mirador del Río on the steep Famara Cliff and catch a glimpse of Graciosa Island. Admire the rest of the Chinijo Archipelago from a spectacular perspective. Make a final stop at Jameos del Agua, a cave of undeniable beauty whose landscape was formed by volcanic eruptions.

Maspalomas: E-Scooter Chopper Sunset Tour or Morning Tour

8. Maspalomas: E-Scooter Chopper Sunset Tour or Morning Tour

Your tour will begin as you meet with your local guide at the rental center before being assigned your e-scooter chopper. From here you will depart the facility, embarking on your way to discover the amazing panoramic sunset view of Playa del Inglés. You will travel along the Campo Internacional bike path until you reach the old Maspalomas Lighthouse.By choosing the option of the morning tour you will have an hour of free time to visit the old Maspalomas lighthouse and its interesting ethnographic museum located inside the lighthouse. By choosing the option of the sunset tour, the stop at the lighthouse will be short of maximum 10 minutes. You will then visit the most exclusive area of the south, which is the beautiful promenade of Meloneras. It will be from here that you will enjoy a splendid ocean sunset view. You will then park your electric scooters for 15 minutes to relax a bit, before sampling a non-alcoholic drink at one of the most exclusive VIP bars in Meloneras.

Maspalomas: E-Bike Sightseeing Sunset Tour or Morning Tour

9. Maspalomas: E-Bike Sightseeing Sunset Tour or Morning Tour

Marvel at the most spectacular panoramic points of views in Gran Canaria on an e-bike tour, and enjoy an unforgettable outdoor adventure. You can choose to take the 4-hour morning tour or you can choose to try the 3-hour sunset tour option. First stop: Maspalomas Dunes. Admire the impressive dunes of this nature reserve and a variety of native plants. Second stop: visit the beautiful Maspalomas Botanical Garden and learn to recognize the endemic plants and cacti of the canary islands. Then, try your hand at some birdwatching at the Maspalomas Oasis. Hear local history as you explore the Punta Mujeres Archaeological Site from your expert guide. Then, continue to the old Maspalomas Lighthouse, a national monument located at the southernmost point of the island. On the sunset tour option, the visit to the lighthouse will last a maximum of 10 minutes. Only If you choose the Morning Tour option you will have an hour of free time to visit the old Masapalomas lighthouse and its interesting Ethnogracio Museum located inside. Next, turn onto the Meloneras Promenade and ride beside the sea before hopping off your bike for 20-minutes to relax. Step into a cool bar with ocean views and try some delicious soft drink.

Gran Canaria: Rent Electric Scooter Kick Start

10. Gran Canaria: Rent Electric Scooter Kick Start

Rent a speedy electric scooter as a convenient and ecological alternative to bus or car travel around Gran Canaria. With no license required, you can hop right on and get touring as long as you are over 18 years old. No need to worry about getting lost or not knowing where to go – you will be provided with a helpful map and a mobile phone app with different routes that will take you to some of the best sights on the island. Discover the spectacular golden sand dunes of Maspalomas as you drive along the adjacent seafront promenade. Visit the Maspalomas Botanical Park, which features more than 500 tropical plant species, or the incredible Oasis of Maspalomas, a small lagoon used as a winter nesting grounds by almost 40 different species of migratory birds. Stop by the old Maspalomas Lighthouse, a scenic protected cultural landmark.

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Unique tour with a lot of good humor! We had a lot of fun and learned a lot of interesting and funny side facts from Marcel. We now even know the goat rush hour ;-) Cofete was uniquely beautiful. He did the tour of the villa with a lot of passion and we listened very spellbound. Thank you for the great experience! PS: The group size was totally comfortable.

Very friendly guide who could speak English and German. This is a children friendly activity as we were there with our two sons (4 and 2 years old). It was interesting to learn about the banana plants and types and tasted some delicious red banana.

Great trip the views was amazing everything was fantastic the tour guide did a wonderful job he could not have done anymore for us he was the best tour guide I ever encountered lovely man

It was really wonderfull place and experience. I learned a lot new about banana plant not tree how i was thought before. Recomend!

Amazing adventure. Lot of informations, lovely people, beautiful place. Go there for an 1-2 hours. ♥️