Drinks & tastings in Gran Canaria

Rum Distillery Gran Canaria Ticket

Get to grips with Gran Canaria's history at the Arucas Rum Distillery – the oldest rum-producer in Europe. Enjoy a tour and tasting experience to learn all about the process of producing the spirit of choice for sailors, seamen and pirates throughout the ages. See the stills, taste different types, and find out how to make a perfect rum cocktail.

Private Gran Canaria tour with cave lunch and wine-tasting

Gran Canaria is known as a miniature continent. And as soon as you travel inland on this private tour, you'll discover just why. Journey through mountainous landscapes and savour a local lunch in Bascamao. There are also stops in Artenara and a wine cellar. Esteban, one of our local guides, says, ‘It's high after high on this tour, starting with lunch at a cave restaurant with views and then going to the island's highest village. At over 1,200m above sea level, Artenara finds itself nestled on a ridge surrounded by jagged peaks.'Heading north via the Mogan Valley, snake your way through gorges and gaps towards the very centre of the island. The views along the way are camera-grabbingly good, so there'll be an occasional pit stop to take some pics. Lunch in a family-owned ‘cave restaurant' in the remote hamlet of Bascamao is next. Savour dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, with a side of views over the surrounding countryside and the ocean. What's more, with this visit, you contribute to the local community and economy.Afterwards, head to the highest town on the island, Artenara. Explore on foot this tiny village clustered around a whitewashed church or stick your head into the famed cave dwellings museum. Next, you'll head to the Presas viewpoint, among others, for views of alpine landscapes and the northern coastline. Round off the day with a Bandama crater photo stop, stopping en route by a family-run wine cellar to sample its volcanic earth wines.

Full-day excursion in the heart of the volcano

Enjoy hiking around Roque Nublo Rural Park. Try local specialties and enjoy stunning sunset views from Pico de Las Nieves, Gran Canaria's highest area.

Gastronomic tour of Gran Canaria with a local expert

For a taste of the real Gran Canaria, it's hard to beat this hat-trick of island favourites. On this TUI-exclusive tour, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Canarian flavours and traditions. Your first stop is the Salinas of Tenefe, a historic salt flat which has been in action since the 18th century, using all the same traditional salt harvesting techniques.Then, you'll head over to Los Olivos, home to over 1,000 olive trees all grown using sustainable farming methods, for a tour and tasting of the award-winning liquid gold made here. Next, you'll visit an aloe vera farm to learn all about this well-known plant's healing properties. To round off the trip, it's over to Vegueta, where you'll have a couple of hours of free time to wander around the historic town centre. Check out its maze of cobbled streets, stop at a local café for a bite to eat or shop for trinkets in Calle Triana's shops.

Adults-only Oby Cat cruise in Gran Canaria

Jump aboard the Oby Cat boat for an epic adults-only cruise. You'll set sail on a four-hour afternoon trip along a stretch of Gran Canaria's volcanic south-west coast. Along the way, the skipper will anchor at a quiet bay where you can swim, snorkel, paddleboard or hit the waterslide. Prefer a slower pace? You can stretch out on the comfy sun deck with drinks from the open bar. You'll round off the day savouring Canarian favourites – paella and wrinkled potatoes with tangy mojo sauce are on the menu.

Tapas and wine self-guided tour in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Savour gourmet tapas at carefully selected venues in Las Palmas and choose local wines to complement your curated tapas experience.

Sites & Bites: Gran Canaria botanical garden and fresh fruits

Northern Gran Canaria is all non-stop natural beauty. This tour delves into this often-overlooked part of the island's treasure chest. You'll visit Spain's largest botanic garden and the home of the national fruit - a banana farm. Explorers sailing to the Americas would take green ones that ripened en route, exporting so many to Britain that Canary Wharf in London was named after the island.First up is a deep dive into this island's continent-like biodiversity. Planted on a hillside, Jardin Canario is the largest botanical park in Spain. It boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, 500 of which are endemic to the island. Tour the tree-lined grounds and learn all about the initiative's conservation efforts and environmental education programme. Next up is a banana farm, where you'll discover 13 varieties of plantain from all over the world. You'll get to taste some of the organic goodies here, like freshly picked fruits, preserves and juices.The final stop will include a guided tour of charming Firgas village, a cluster of narrow streets lined with traditional Canarian houses. Explore the photogenic streets with your guide, who will explain the presence of so many fountains in this little town. Afterwards, you'll have free time to discover more of the delights of Firgas at your own pace, perhaps stop for a leisurely coffee or look for souvenirs.

Gran Canaria flavours with distillery visit and tastings

If the Canaries were a meal, Gran Canaria would be the main course – and the dessert. This exclusive tour will give you a flavour of the island and its cuisine while taking in its natural beauty. A rum factory tour, salt flats, a visit to Arucas town and a typical Canarian farm are all on the menu. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘This is my favourite tour – the driving is well spaced out and each stop is a looker. Plus, you get to sample some typical Canarian specialities in a fabulous setting.'First up is Salinas de Tenefé, where the salt flats are an important natural and cultural enclave where sea salt is produced as is has been for centuries. Next up is Arucas. Its colourful homes and flower-filled parks are overshadowed by the volcano-framed Church of St John the Baptist. You'll drop into the town's historic Arehucas distillery for a visit and to sample some of its famed oak barrel-aged rum. Afterwards, There's free time in town to explore on your own and grab some lunch if you like.But the best is yet to come. The highlight of the day is the award-winning Finca La Laja – a typical Canarian farm – located in a deep, vegetation-filled gorge near Agaete. In this wild and rugged setting, you'll get to taste local wines, cheese, Teror chorizo, Canarian ‘wrinkly' potatoes, cake and the farm's trademark coffee, which is grown here. You'll also learn how to prepare spicy ‘mojo' sauces.

From Las Palmas: Full-day tour of northern Gran Canaria

Discover the beautiful northern part of Gran Canaria and its wonderful cultivations with this full-day tour.

E-Bike Panoramic Mountain Tour with Optional Tapas Tasting

Feel the thrill of an e-bike ride on the mountains of Gran Canaria and visit a bar built inside an old Aboriginal cave.