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Gran Canaria Easy North Half Day Tour

Highlights

• Tour designed to give you the best look at Gran Canaria's northern coast
• Taste some organically grown fruit and local snacks at a banana plantation
• Head to the island's biggest botanical park and learn about all the local flora
• Free time at the fountain-filled village of Firgas is included in your itinerary
• Expert local guide will share all the insider info about your stops

Description

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 a banana plantation. David, one of our local guides, says, ‘Bananas are our national fruit – they're a symbol of the Canaries. Explorers sailing to the Americas would take green ones that ripened en route. And we exported so many to Britain that Canary Wharf in London got its name from us.' 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 plantation, where you'll discover 13 varieties of plantain from all over the world. 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.

Includes

Transport Guide Admission fees Local delicacy tasting

Important Information

• Bring suitable footwear Bring warm clothes Bring your passport or official EU identification

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund