Bananas are the fruit of the Canary Islands but, do you know why it is so famous? In this guide you will discover its importance and where to visit an authentic Banana Plantation in Gran Canaria with a guided tour and its Museum. Find out all its secrets!
Banana Plantation Tour and Museum in Gran Canaria
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Discovering the secrets of the Canarian banana has become one of the most popular things to do on the island. To understand how important is this fruit here you must know it is the only banana in Europe that has achieved the recognition of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).
With this excursion you will be able to visit a Banana Farm in the north of Gran Canaria with local farmers to learn about the singularities of the Canarian bananas that make it a unique product in the world: care of the land, ripening times of this fruit, the secret of its flavor and many other curiosities. Did you know that the banana is known as the fruit of happiness?
Furthermore, you will taste this fruit directly from the tree and also its derived products such as the irresistible banana liqueur, sweets, vinegars… simply delicious. Get now your tickets online!
Banana Plantation viewpoints in Gran Canaria
Although banana growing areas have been reduced in recent decades, you can still find many places on Gran Canaria where admire huge fields of banana plantations. Access to the farms is restricted, but you will find viewpoints to see the beautiful panoramic view with the sea in the background.
The best places to see banana trees in Gran Canaria are located in the northern areas near the coast since it is where the best weather conditions are for their cultivation. Mainly in Arucas, Gáldar and Santa María de Guía.
That’s it for this guide to visit Banana Museum and a Banana Platation in Gran Canaria. Are you looking for other leisure alternatives on this wonderful island? Don’t miss our guide of activities to do in Gran Canaria.
More information: Canary Islands Travel Blog Canarylands.