The Banana Experience is a good choice for those looking for an easy, family-friendly activity with a local feel in the south of Tenerife, and who would like to discover up close how Canarian bananas are grown on a working plantation.
Finca Las Margaritas is located near La Estrella, on the south-eastern side of Tenerife. During the visit, you do not arrive at a classic museum, but at a real banana plantation, where you can follow the marked route and gain insight into Canarian banana cultivation, the care of the plant, local agricultural traditions, and why this fruit is so important in the life of the Canary Islands.
The activity is available as both a guided and a self-guided visit. During the self-guided visit, you can follow the route at your own pace, learning about the different steps of banana cultivation at several stations. The guided visit provides more detailed explanations, making it a better choice for those who do not only want to look around, but would also like to understand the process and the local stories more deeply.
At the end of the visit, a tasting is also included, where you can try local flavours connected to bananas and gofio. This is not a long or physically demanding activity, but rather a calm, informative, and pleasant morning experience that fits well into a day in southern Tenerife.
The Banana Experience is not an adrenaline activity and not a spectacular show. It is worth choosing if you would like to visit a real, locally rooted place, take an easy walk through a working plantation, and better understand one of Tenerife’s best-known agricultural traditions.
WHERE AND WHEN?
Finca Las Margaritas, La Estrella
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
approx. 9:15 (9:15 AM) - 13:00 (1 PM)
The activity can be started on the booked programme day at the fixed time confirmed in writing.
PARKING
PARKING (Google Maps) (the activity’s private car park, free of charge)
⚠️ do not leave valuables in the car
LOCATION (on foot)
ENTRANCE (Google Maps)
Check-in takes place here, at the reception desk by the gate.
ACTIVITY TYPE
Outdoor
PREGNANCY
The activity can also be visited during pregnancy.
ACCESSIBILITY
/wheelchair or stroller/
Yes
PETS
Pets are not allowed to participate in the activity.
ARRIVAL ORDER
Arrival order is not important.
(it is worth keeping an eye on the tasting time and taking a shaded seat approx. 10 minutes earlier)
TOILETS
Available.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed during the activity.
However, before and after the activity, it is possible outside by the entrance.
HOW DOES THE ACTIVITY WORK?
(example for a morning time slot)
10:20 (10:20 AM): arrival by car
10:30 (10:30 AM): check-in at reception
10:35 (10:35 AM): walk / guided tour on the banana plantation
11:15 (11:15 AM): tasting (jam, chocolate, gofio, mojo, wine) and souvenir shop
11:45 (11:45 AM): walk on the banana plantation
12:15 (12:15 PM): finish
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
• comfortable clothing and footwear
• a hat or cap - something the wind will not blow off your head
• sunscreen if you are prone to sunburn
• drinking water
INFORMATION
• the activity is free for children aged 0-4
• ticket prices include the tasting
• taking photos and videos is allowed during the activity
• in extreme weather conditions, the activity may be modified or cancelled (details: FAQ)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Low - the activity is easy to complete
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Although Tenerife does not have zero tolerance for alcohol consumption, we still recommend that the driver does not consume alcohol (banana wine).
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
Guided tour language: Spanish, English
Staff: Spanish, English
Participation with a SELF-GUIDED ticket does not require language knowledge (although it may be useful during the tasting)
TICKET TYPES
✔︎ The programme can be booked with a deposit payment.
Only the deposit needs to be paid when booking; the remaining balance is payable on site by bank card or in cash in euros (€).
⬇︎ You can find the related cancellation terms below.
Wednesday and Saturday:
SELF-GUIDED: walk on the banana plantation + tasting
Tuesday and Thursday:
GUIDED: guided tour available in Spanish and English + tasting
Tickets are accepted in both digital and printed form.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BOOKING
(from the person making the booking)
• name as shown on official documents
• email address
• phone number
• billing address
• preferred language (GUIDED)
LATEST BOOKING
4 days in advance
USEFUL INFORMATION
• the activity is free for children aged 0-4
• Dress code: comfortable clothing, closed shoes, and a hat or cap
• ticket prices include the tasting
• souvenirs can also be purchased on site
• taking photos and videos is allowed during the activity
• it is worth keeping an eye on the tasting time and taking a seat approx. 10 minutes earlier
• best seats: central, shaded areas
• the driver should preferably not consume alcohol
• in extreme weather conditions, the activity may be modified or cancelled (details: FAQ)
TICKET TYPES
✔︎ The programme can be booked with a deposit payment.
Only the deposit needs to be paid when booking; the remaining balance is payable on site by bank card or in cash in euros (€).
⬇︎ You can find the related cancellation terms below.
Wednesday and Saturday:
SELF-GUIDED: walk on the banana plantation + tasting
Tuesday and Thursday:
GUIDED: guided tour available in Spanish and English + tasting
Tickets are accepted in both digital and printed form.
PRICES
| Adult (13-) | Child (5-12) | Child (0-4) |
| SELF-GUIDED | €10
(Deposit €1 | Arrival €9) | €8
(Deposit €1 | Arrival €7) | FREE |
| GUIDED | €14
(Deposit €1.50 | Arrival €12.50) | €12
(Deposit €1.50 | Arrival €10.50) | FREE |
CANCELLATION POLICY
1/ At least 48 hours (2 days) before the programme starts, the booking can be changed or cancelled free of charge. In this case, you can choose from the following options:
a) the booking can be moved to another available time
b) the amount paid can be partly or fully used towards booking another programme
c) you can request a voucher, which can be used for programmes in the FINESTPASS™ offer for 5 years from the date of issue
d) 100% of the amount paid will be refunded
2/ If the booking is cancelled within 48 hours (2 days) before the programme starts, the amount paid is non-refundable.
3/ If the provider cancels the programme (for example due to adverse weather conditions, technical reasons, or any other circumstance affecting the provider's operation), you can choose from the following options:
a) the booking can be moved to another available time free of charge
b) the amount paid can be partly or fully used towards booking another programme
c) you can request a voucher, which can be used for programmes in the FINESTPASS™ offer for 5 years from the date of issue
d) 100% of the amount paid will be refunded
4/ If you do not show up for the programme, or if the provider can no longer ensure your participation due to your late arrival, the booking will automatically be considered used. In this case, the opportunity to participate is lost, and the amount paid is non-refundable.
✔︎ For bookings made with a deposit payment, the 4 points above also apply.
In practice, this means: if you cancel the booking within 48 hours before the programme starts, or do not show up for any reason, you will not only lose the deposit. In this case, the remaining balance must also be paid.
Further details:
FAQ
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La Estrella
1.5 hours
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