Guides
Food, culture and getting around the islands
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Queso de Flor, Media Flor & Curado
Traditional Canarian cheeses made with vegetable rennet from thistle flowers, ranging from soft and creamy to firm and aged.
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Bienmesabe
A traditional Canarian almond dessert made with ground almonds, sugar, lemon and cinnamon — rich, smooth and deeply rooted in island pastry…
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Polvito uruguayo canario
A beloved Canarian dessert made with whipped cream, dulce de leche, crushed meringue and biscuit crumbs — sweet, airy and irresistibly indulgent.
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Sancocho canario
A traditional Canarian salted‑fish stew served with potatoes, sweet potato and mojo — one of the archipelago’s most emblematic festive dishes.
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Almogrote
A traditional La Gomera cheese paste made from cured cheese, garlic, olive oil and peppers — rich, savoury and deeply rooted in…
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Carne fiesta
A traditional marinated pork dish from Tenerife, seasoned with garlic, paprika and oregano — a festive favourite across the island.
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Ropa vieja canaria
A traditional Canarian chickpea and shredded‑meat stew, rich with tomatoes, peppers and spices — one of the archipelago’s most beloved home‑cooked dishes.
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Canarian wines (DO regions)
An overview of the Canary Islands’ Denominaciones de Origen, shaped by volcanic soils, trade winds and centuries of wine‑making tradition.
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Quesadillas herreñas
Traditional El Hierro pastries made with fresh cheese, cinnamon, lemon and anise — sweet, aromatic and deeply tied to island identity.
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Puchero canario
A traditional Canarian meat and vegetable stew, hearty and comforting, prepared with chickpeas, root vegetables and slow-cooked broth.