Location: Tenerife
Top Things to do in Tenerife
What to do and see in Tenerife, Canary Islands: The Best Farms
Tribal Terenife still shows influence from the aboriginal Gaunches people. Visitors clamber to conquer Mount Teide (Spain’s tallest peak) and to stretch out on the sands of Los Gigantes. Squawk hello to the playful parrots of Loro Park, or brave the petrifying drive to beautiful Masca Valley. For a true taste of Terenife, sample fresh farmhouse cheese and local bananas. A piece of delicate calado canario lace makes a special souvenir.
Restaurants in Tenerife
1. Finca Las Margaritas Banana Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
This self guided tour has been designed to help you observe and understand the cultural, economical, agricultural value of this part of southern Tenerife enjoy the landscape the coast of Las Galletas, the banana plantations and volcanoes. During the tour you will find numbered signa so you can chose to pause stop and read the contents in a folder in your chosen language.
Reviewed By michalc610 - Cho, Spain
The visit to Fincas Las Margaritas truly exceeeded our expectations. We arrived at 11 and we went throught the self-guide tour. Mid-way, one of the workers in the farm indicated to us that shall we give her few minutes to finish her explanation to a small group she was talking to she will be able to assist us. The lady was incredible, very insightful and you could really tell that she loved sharing her knowledge. We were also impressed with all the languages she could speak: French, English, portugueses and obviously Spanish. I am a French , Spanish and English speaker and given that my husband only speaks Polish and English we opted for English. She explained to us the fact that bananas actually come from an herb, how the banana grow. The exchange was not limited to how bananas grow , she shared few anecdotes from her grand-father who used to gro bananas and about the culture of canarian people. It was a truly enjoyable conversation that made the visit truly memorable. We got also a sense of the philosophy of the Fincas they truly care about growing quality bananas. We culd go within the fields explore, they were also panels with information in many languages . At the end of the visit we got a degustation of gofia a canrian speciality, canarian white whine and mojo. All was delicious and available to buy. The gentleman was very kind and gave us few bananas. Few things to note : you can pay for the entrance and for the goods by card which was a nice surprise. Also we really like the food so we asked if it is possible to come just to go to the small shop and the gentleman told us you only pay for the 1st visit so we could come back any time. It was very educational visit, we truly learnt something and the people really made it special. Volveremos!
2. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera
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5.0 based on 228 reviews
Finca Canarias Aloe Vera has opened one of its newest farms in Tenerife, located at the foot of the Guimar hill, in the east of the island. With an area of 11,000 square meters, the farm has 7,000 Aloe Vera plants that grow ecologically. The area offers a quaint and characteristic landscape and spectacular views of the island.
Reviewed By 573altear
Passing by Finca Canarias we were attracted by its ecological plantation so that the day after we stopped by. Despite covid, it was open and still offering visits to (the few) visitors. Elisa immediately welcomed us and led us to a super interesting visit through the outside aloe vera fields, explaning all the details about aloe cultivation as well as other typical plants and flowers of Tenerife. She also showed us a beautiful greenhouse replicating the diversity of plants growing in Tenerife, including ananas plants (never seen before!), banana plants and many others. We then assisted to the process of extracting the juice from aloe vera leaves and and we tried it directly on our skin!! We learnt so many interesting aspects about this extraordinary plant and its plantation! They also have a super well furnished shop where they sell their orgànic products. I find them just great, so their quality is totally worth the price! Also, thanks to our purchase, we had two products as gifts - which was much appreciated :) Elisa really took the time to explain the details of every product we asked her about and guided us with much care. Even if there were 2 other customers she made sure she was done with us before moving on to them. Besides, she is really nice and friendly! Overall, better not to leave Tenerife without having stopped by!
3. Cueva Los Almendros
4. Aloe Park
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4.0 based on 188 reviews
At Aloe Park you can see the plantations of Aloe Vera, a plant known worldwide for its countless applications in cosmetics and pharmacology, of recognized effectiveness. From these crops we obtain the raw material we use for our products. But not only you will learn about Aloe Vera. In the tour of the park there are several explanations about the native flora of the Canary Islands, tropical fruits, the different stages of banana cultivation, the use of cochineal, etc. You can also see a large collection of cacti, and observe different farm-animals. In the model, made of volcanic stone, which represents the southern part of the island of Tenerife, the visitor is exposed to the issue of lack of water in the Canary Islands and its capture through galleries. Other attractions are the gofio mill, the main food of the Canarian people since time immemorial, and the exhibition of various farm machinery
Reviewed By lorrainel615 - Saskatchewan, Canada
Appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to learn about this independent family farm business. The excellent guide (who worked there 20 plus years) shared her knowledge and passion of the farm and Tenerife life. We saw bananas, aloe vera, guava, peppers, animals, and beautiful horticulture. The cactus and other trees, and flowers were well cared for and in immaculate gardens and walkways-Oh the peaceful beauty of the farm. There was an opportunity to purchase aloe Vera products and banana liquor but no pressure at all. A unique and learning opportunity we were glad to not have missed. ( a $12 taxi ride from los Cristianos).
5. Finca Caldera
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Banana plantations , farm shop selling local produce . With its own bbq area and a diy smoothie making area
6. Finca El Carreton
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
"Finca El Carreton" is an agroecological, recreational and educational space, surrounded by fruit plants, large trees and the widest and most diverse exhibition of native Canarian animals throughout the region.
7. Finca Canarias Aloe Vera
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Finca Canarias Aloe Vera has opened one of its newest farms in Tenerife, located at the foot of the Arona hill, in the east of the island. With an area of 11,000 square meters, the farm has 7,000 Aloe Vera plants that grow ecologically. The area offers a quaint and characteristic landscape and spectacular views of the island.
8. Finca Tabaquera El Sitio
As early as in the years of the 18th. Century, the first tobacco farms were founded in San Miguel de La Palma Island. Nowadays-over 300 years later - EL SITIO tobacco farm still keeps this traditional trend through Mr Antonio Conzalez's knowledge and skills and CITA technicians suport in oder to develop new plantations and assure the maintenance and renewal of quality levels for La Palma tobacco
