Gran Canaria: Europe’s Only Coffee Farm & Exotic Fruit Tour

Summary

Gran Canaria coffee farm tour with rare fruits and local stories

You’ll wander Gran Canaria’s only coffee farm with a local guide, tasting rare fruits like red banana and dragon fruit straight from the tree. Walk past ancient stone walls and spot wild animals as you learn about sustainable farming practices. End your day with sweet samples and maybe a bag of fresh beans—something you’ll remember long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We started right at the old farmhouse — it’s over 300 years, but you can smell the wood and earth before you see it. Our guide, Elena, handed me a tiny red banana (first time I’d seen one that color) and grinned when I hesitated. “Try it,” she said, so I did. It was sweeter than I expected, almost floral. The air had this damp green scent everywhere — like being inside a greenhouse but open to the sky.

The walk through the plantation was steeper than I’d pictured (Elena warned us about shoes), but worth it for all those wild trees: mangoes drooping heavy, dragon fruit clinging to spiky arms, even black sapote which she called “chocolate pudding fruit.” We passed some goats that stared back at us like they owned the place. Elena pointed out a chameleon on a branch — honestly, I’d have missed it without her. She talked about how they keep everything sustainable here, closing the water cycle and letting nature handle most of the work. There was this moment where the wind shifted and I caught a whiff of roasting coffee from somewhere up the hill — not strong, just enough to make me want to find where it was coming from.

The main thing is standing among those coffee plants — apparently this is the only coffee farm in Europe (and the furthest north in the world). Didn’t expect to feel anything about that, but there’s something strange about seeing coffee cherries growing with Atlantic clouds overhead instead of tropical heat. Elena told us how hard it is to grow coffee here; she laughed when I asked if she ever gets tired of explaining that yes, real European coffee exists. We ended up back at the farmhouse with sticky fingers from fruit samples and a small bag of beans to take home (there’s a discount if you want more). Still think about that taste of fresh fruit under old stone walls — weirdly grounding.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tour coffee plantation and exotic fruits

• Start private open air tour
• See tropical fruit trees
• Observe wild animals
• Visit northern coffee plantation
• Learn sustainable agriculture
• Walk on steep slope

Top questions

Is this really the only coffee farm in Europe?

Yes, this plantation in Gran Canaria is currently Europe’s only coffee farm and also the northernmost in the world.

What kinds of exotic fruits will we see or taste?

You’ll find up to 30 types including mangoes, lychees, red bananas, dragon fruit (pitaya), custard apples, macadamias, and black sapote.

How difficult is the walk during the tour?

The path includes a steep slope; comfortable closed shoes are recommended and moderate fitness is needed.

Are there any wild animals on site?

You might spot chameleons, eagles, partridges, owls, wild goats or wild boars during your visit.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No lunch is included but you can sample several fruits during your visit and receive a discount on purchases.

Can people with allergies join?

If you have plant or pollen allergies, consult with organizers before booking as exposure may occur.

Is pickup included for this tour?

No mention of hotel pickup; guests should arrange their own transport to the farmhouse entrance.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes an open-air guided walk through Europe’s only coffee plantation in Gran Canaria plus tastings of rare tropical fruits along the way—and if you want to buy more fruit at the end, there’s a 15% discount waiting for you before you head home with sticky fingers and maybe some fresh beans too.