Canarian wine tasting at family winery on Bandama slopes, Gran Canaria

Walk the volcanic vineyard, taste the wine it grows

A two-hour class at a family-run winery on Gran Canaria's Bandama slopes where you walk the vineyard, learn how local grapes become wine in the cellar, and taste a glass paired with traditional Canarian delicacies in the restaurant. The experience is led in English or Spanish and includes free parking; transportation to the winery is arranged separately.

The Experience

Two hours at Bodega Los Lirios starts in the vineyard itself, where the volcanic soil and the particular slope of Bandama shape what grows here. You walk among the local grape varieties—the ones that thrive in this landscape—and learn why growing wine on volcanic terrain means solving problems most vineyards never face. The guide explains the traditions specific to Gran Canaria and what makes these grapes different from what you'd find elsewhere in Spain.

From the vineyard you move into the cellar to see how the grapes become wine. This is where the family's process unfolds: the equipment, the decisions, the time. You taste one glass of Los Lirios wine, and it arrives at the table with a plate of local delicacies—almogrote, Canarian cheese, olives, marmalade, mojo sauce and bread. The restaurant sits among the vineyards and the volcanic landscape, so the tasting is not separate from where the wine comes from; you're still standing in it.

The winery is wheelchair accessible and has parking on-site. Guides speak English or Spanish. If you're traveling with infants, strollers are welcome and specialized infant seats are available. The experience suits all fitness levels, though the vineyard walk is the core of it.

What’s included

• One glass of Los Lirios wine.
• a selection of local Canarian delicacies (almogrote, cheese, olives, marmalade, mojo sauce and bread).
• free parking.
• a guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bodega Los Lirios

Is this one for you?The walk through the vineyard is the heart of the experience, so you'll be on your feet on volcanic slopes for part of the two hours. If you want to taste wine in a restaurant setting without much walking, this one centers the vineyard itself—that's where the learning happens.

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Top questions

What grape varieties grow on Bandama's volcanic slopes?

Bodega Los Lirios grows local Canarian grape varieties adapted to the volcanic terrain and climate of Bandama. The guide walks you through the vineyard and explains which varieties thrive in this landscape and why the volcanic soil shapes their character differently than other Spanish wine regions.

How long does the vineyard walk take?

The entire experience runs two hours, with the vineyard walk as the opening section. You then move into the cellar to see the winemaking process before tasting and eating in the restaurant.

What food comes with the wine tasting?

The wine glass is paired with a selection of traditional Canarian delicacies served on individual plates: almogrote, Canarian cheese, olives, marmalade, mojo sauce and bread.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the winery?

Yes, transportation to and from Bodega Los Lirios is not included. The winery has free parking on-site, and public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to drive.

What language is the guide in?

The experience is led in English or Spanish, and you can choose which when you book.

Can I bring young children or a baby?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Service animals are also welcome.