Excursion Agaete: the arqueological & fertile valley tour at Las Palmas

Discover the secrets of the picturesque north of the island and its early inhabitants before going on to sample local products at a charming farm.

Cenobio de Valerón cave granary, Maipés Necropolis

Depart the pier for a 30-minute coach ride through spectacular scenery to Cenobio de Valerón, the most impressive of Gran Canaria's pre-Hispanic communal granaries. Visit this highly complex system consisting of over 300 storage caves dug into the volcanic rock. Re-board the coach and continue towards the necropolis of Maipés de Agaete, which lies in a volcanic lava plain below high cliff walls in what used to be the ancient kingdom of Agáldar. This sacred site has hundreds of burial mounds, some over 1,300 years old. Learn firsthand about the early inhabitants of Gran Canaria and the indelible mark left by the ancient indigenous society.

Finca La Laja

After a guided visit round the necropolis, transfer by coach to Finca La Laja, a working farm over 200 years old. Learn how the fertile soil of the Agaete valley nurtures fine crops, notably oranges, grapes providing an excellent wine, and the only coffee made from plants grown in Europe. Taste local products along with coffee, water and wine. Re-board the coach to relax on the drive back to the pier.

Note

Please note: This tour involves extensive physical activity: walking 1.5 km (1640 yards), periods of standing and climbing 100 meters (110 yards) up a steep stairway to reach Cenobio de Valerón. Some archaeological sites have ramps, but overall the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Children aged 10 and over may participate. The tour order may vary.