Banana Experience Tenerife

Explore a banana plantation where you’ll learn about our star fruit and delve into a piece of Canary Islands history. Finca Las Margaritas began cultivating bananas in 1977, founded by family members Adolfo Guerra and Margarita Hernández. They come from a long lineage of banana farmers originating from the island of La Palma. In this volcanic region, they specialized in enhancing the production of Canarian bananas, exporting over 26,000 tons annually to mainland Spain and Europe.

This greenhouse plantation practices integrated production, with 98% dedicated to bananas, including the Gran Enana and Gruesa Palmera varieties, and 2% to other fruit trees such as papaya, avocado, mango, and more. The property includes a tool shed, “El Cuartito,” which serves as a rest area, workshop space, tasting room, exhibition area, and shop.

During your visit, we aim to offer a variety of engaging experiences, providing guided insights into banana cultivation and production with an educational focus:

• The Coast of Las Galletas: Nature and Volcanic Landscape
• History of Bananas in the Canary Islands: How and when they arrived in Southern Tenerife
• Banana Cultivation and Production: Agricultural practices, display of farming tools, production, and commercialization
• Gofio Workshop: Learn how to toast and grind grains using traditional tools
• Tasting Session: Sample products made with Banana and Gofio

There are two types of visits available: Self-Guided and Guided Tours.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel within 24 hours, no refund will be issued.

Essential Information

Location: Finca Las Margaritas in Las Galletas.

Opening Hours

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM

Tasting Sessions:

• 10:30 AM, 11,30 AM and 12:30 AM

Guided Tour:

• 10:15 AM. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday – English and Spanish
• 10:15 AM. Thursday – English and French

If you wish to enhance your experience with wine tastings, samples, and a traditional Canarian lunch, book our “Flavors and Wine” excursion.

Guided tours are available only for groups of a minimum of 12 people.

If you would like to book a guided tour, please make your request by emailing reservas@atlanticoexcursiones.com or calling us at +34 922 716 645.

TYPE OF ENTRY & PRICES

Infant (0-3) 00,00 €

• Self-Guided Tour + Tasting 

Adult Self-Guided Tour + Tasting 10,70 €

Children (4-12) Self-Guided Tour + Tasting 8,56 €

Resident Adult Self-Guided Tour + Tasting 8,56 €

Resident Children (4-12) Self-Guided Tour + Tasting 6,42 €

During the self-guided individual visit, guests receive a warm welcome and an initial explanation from our team. After that, you can explore at your own pace, following numbered signs where you can read the provided information in your preferred language. This content is accompanied by illustrative material and QR codes for downloadable videos. At the end of the visit, you’ll take a break and enjoy a tasting of banana and gofio products.

• Guided Tour + Tasting 

Adult Guided Tour + Tasting 14,98 €

Children (4-12) Guided Tour + Tasting 12,84 €

Resident Adult Guided Tour + Tasting 12,84 €

Resident Children (4-12) Guided Tour + Tasting 10,70 €

Guided tour where we explain the most important aspects of banana cultivation, followed by a tasting at the end of the tour. You can choose to receive the tour in Spanish, English, or French, depending on the day.

The approximate duration is 75 to 90 minutes.

• Sabores y Vinos (Tenerife wine and tasting)

Sabores y Vinos desde zona Sur 85,00 €

(available only on Tuesday) – Pickup in the Southern Area.

Tenerife Wine and Taste