From the south of Salinas, villages in the southeast, and Guayadeque

Highlights

• See how salt is extracted by hand at the Tenefé Salt Flats, just like a century ago
• Learn the history of the Canarian tomato, which brought the southeast of the island to life
• Stroll among the plants on an aloe vera farm and discover what it's used for
• Visit the Water and Sugar Museum in Ingenio
• End the day at the Guayadeque Ravine and the historic center of Agüimes

Description

This is the Gran Canaria that almost no one shows. There are no picture-postcard vantage points here. There are salt pans that are still worked by hand, villages where people still embroider on their doorsteps, and a ravine where people live in caves.

Following pick-up from your hotel or a point nearby, we'll start at the Salinas de Tenefé, on the coast of Santa Lucía. You'll see how seawater enters the evaporation ponds, how it evaporates in the sun, and how the salt is harvested. If you're into photography, the white of the salt against the blue of the Atlantic offers plenty of opportunities.

We'll then continue to the Museo de la Zafra in Vecindario. For decades, the southeast of the island lived off tomatoes: entire families worked on the farms and in the warehouses, and ships set sail for England fully loaded. The museum tells this story through objects, photos, and testimonies from those who lived it.

At the Aloe Vera del Goro farm, you'll stroll among the crops and learn how aloe is grown, how it's harvested, and what it's used for, beyond what's stated on the label.

Next, we'll take a stroll through the old town of Ingenio, a village that owes its name to the old sugar mills and is famous for its calados, a traditional embroidery that is still done by hand.

At midday, we'll arrive at the Guayadeque Ravine, a deep canyon full of caves that were already inhabited by the ancient Canarians. Some are still homes today. You'll see the hermitage carved into the rock and have free time to eat at one of its cave restaurants. A stew or goat meat inside a cave is an unforgettable experience.

We'll end up in the town of Agüimes, one of the best-preserved historic centers on the island. It has pedestrian streets, colorful houses, the Church of San Sebastián, and bronze sculptures depicting scenes from village life. It's a great place for one last coffee before heading back south.

Includes

• Hotel or nearby point pick-up and drop-off
• Transportation by air-conditioned coach
• Official live guide
• Admission to the Salinas de Tenefé salt flats
• Admission ticket to the Museo de la Zafra
• Visit to the aloe vera farm
• Admission ticket to the Water and Sugar Museum

Excludes

Food & Drinks

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