Tenerife: A tour in a food forest and a vanilla cultivation

North West Tenerife, Tenerife



Immerse yourself in the only vanilla cultivation in the Canary Islands. Discover its history and how we grow it in the heart of our edible forest.

Finca La Canopea is a unique vanilla cultivation farm in Tenerife, ideal for visitors interested in sustainable agriculture and subtropical ecosystems.

Highlights

  • The only vanilla cultivation in the Canary Islands
  • A story of sustainable food production for a better future
  • A relaxing visit to a food forest featuring subtropical plants
  • A tour full of engaging anecdotes
  • Located near Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos, and Punta de Teno

Description

At Finca La Canopea, a once desert area has been transformed into a rich, diverse subtropical ecosystem using permaculture techniques. The guided tour explains how this natural habitat supports both human activity and nature. You will learn about the adaptation and cultivation of vanilla, unique to this location in the Canary Islands.

If you visit during the blooming season from April to July, you may see vanilla flower pollination, pod harvesting, and preparation. The farm's modest vanilla production offers a rare insight into this delicate process.

Visits are organized by language—English, French, or Spanish. Please confirm the language of your tour when booking to ensure the best experience.

Includes

  • A 90-minute guided visit of the farm

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection if you are sensitive.
  • Check the weather forecast, especially in winter, as mountain roads may require caution.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred language slot and plan your visit during the blooming season for a fuller experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided experience at Finca La Canopea offering a look at sustainable agriculture through a subtropical food forest and the only vanilla cultivation in the Canary Islands.
Finca La Canopea is located near Garachico, Icod de Los Vinos, and Punta de Teno on the northwest coast of Tenerife.
The tour is suitable for visitors interested in sustainable farming, vanilla cultivation, and subtropical ecosystems of Tenerife.
Vanilla is grown using traditional methods within a permaculture-designed subtropical ecosystem to promote sustainable agriculture on Tenerife.
Visitors should check the official website for current opening hours and seasonal availability of the Finca La Canopea tours.
Accessibility details are not specified; it is recommended to contact Finca La Canopea directly for information on wheelchair access.
Yes, tours often include tasting vanilla products cultivated at Finca La Canopea on Tenerife.
Visitors can purchase vanilla products directly from Finca La Canopea after their tour on Tenerife.
Tour durations may vary; check the official website of Finca La Canopea for detailed information and scheduling.
It features the only vanilla cultivation in the Canary Islands and showcases a permaculture-based transformation of a desert area into a diverse subtropical food forest on Tenerife.

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