Canarian gastronomy to try on your next visit to the Canary Islands /

Volcanoes, sun, forests and sea are just some of the things you will taste in your mouth when you eat the food of the Canary Islands. Aromas of islands recognized as Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO, of marine reserves for fishing and of the meadows of nearby national parks. Canarian gastronomy is rooted in the recipes of the archipelago’s traditional cuisine, grown over many months and years and of animals that represent the local fauna. Live the complete experience of the Canary Islands with these essential products of Canarian cuisine.

canary coffee

A gourmet product specially made in the Agaete Valley, of Arab origin, coffee has been produced on the island of Gran Canaria since the 18th century. It is the only coffee grown and produced in Europe. The northernmost coffee in the world.

Life

It is the meat of ancient fish from the Canary Islands and is often compared to shellfish because of its extraordinary taste. That is why it is one of the jewels of Canarian gastronomy. A delicious white fish with a delicate texture and high nutritional and protein values.

red tuna

Bluefin tuna from the Canary Islands can grow up to 3 meters long. There is fishing on every island of the archipelago. The fishermen’s associations of each island catch them fresh every day and take them from the three main marine reserves on the island of La Graciosa, where there are two, and La Restinga, in El Hierro, for the whole population to enjoy. The Canary Islands are also a year-round transit point for all types of tuna.

The step

Barnacles occur on all islands, especially on Lanzarote and La Palma. These molluscs stick to the rocks and are eaten one by one with a traditional green sauce after being picked.

Mojo

Whether green mojo, red mojo or picón mojo, this traditional Canarian sauce is used in many famous dishes associated with the Canary Islands. It is a delicacy that enriches all dishes and consists of a mixture of spices that result in intense and spicy flavors.

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Almo size

The taste and authenticity of almogrote make it an unforgettable experience for foodies all over the world. This gastronomic specialty comes from the island of La Gomera and is made from dried cheese, tomato, garlic and palm pepper. It is a special and unique taste that epitomizes Canarian gastronomy.

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The gofio is inherent in the history of the Canary Islands because of its many nutritional properties. It is even considered a superfood, a variety of cornmeal or millet flour that is traditionally roasted and stone ground. Most gofio is made from maize (gofio de millo), but it can also be made with other grains such as wheat, rye or with quinoa etc. It is eaten mixed with milk, water, broth and there is even gofio ice cream.

Canarian olive oil

In the Canary Islands there are 11 windmills in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, Fuerteventura and El Hierro. From these mills comes the extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives growing in the fertile soil of the archipelago.

Canarian wines

The vines of the Canary Islands have been growing since the 15th century between volcanic craters, the trade winds and tropical paradises. As a result, there are ten DOs in the Canary Islands, five of which are in Tenerife (Abona, La Orotava, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de Güímar and Ycoden-Daute-Isora), one in Gran Canaria, La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma and Lanzarote, all named after their respective islands. Their uniqueness, apart from the geological and climatic conditions, lies in the fact that they are pre-phylloxera varieties, detached.

Canarian cheeses

The cheese tradition is a fundamental part of Canarian culture with other ancient practices such as transhumance (moving livestock from one pasture to another). On all islands you will find artisan cheese factories filled with cheeses of extraordinary taste. In fact, there are three Protected Designations of Origin (PDO), with nuanced and unique textures. Those three are: DOP Queso Majorero (below); DOP Palmero cheese and BOB Guia flour cheese.

palm honey

Palm honey, or guarapo, is not actually honey, but is native to the island of La Gomera. It is a syrup obtained from the sap of the palm tree when it is released and is mainly used for the preparation of desserts.

Platano de Canarias

With many flavors, the Canary Islands banana is the only banana in the world to have the Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) seal. This distinction guarantees the uniqueness and origin of the Canary banana while recognizing it as a unique and quality product.