Finca Los Palmitos
Finca Los Palmitos is a family farm in Arucas, in the north of Gran Canaria, that has grown Canary Island bananas for two generations. Its 180,000 square metres hold banana plants alongside avocado, mango, papaya, fig and citrus trees, farmed without pesticides or herbicides. The estate has several villas for families and groups, with heated pools or jacuzzis, and an accessible path that runs through the whole property.
Finca Los Palmitos is a family-run farm in El Trapiche, Bañaderos, in the municipality of Arucas. It has been devoted to Canary Island bananas for two generations, and its 180,000 square metres now combine the banana plantation with avocado, mango, papaya, fig, orange and lemon trees. The farm is run organically, without pesticides or herbicides, and several animals also live on the estate.
Accommodation is spread across four villas: El Valle and Deluxe sleep up to 10 people, Mirador and Family up to 14. Depending on the villa there is a heated pool, a jacuzzi or a tennis court, with sea and mountain views. An accessible path crosses the whole farm for walking or cycling, with spots for rest and meditation. Guided tours of the farm are offered, and stays can be booked online.
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