Puerto del Rosario Farms: Goats & Aloe
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Port
Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands, but it is among the least populated. Among the highlights of your day is a visit to the House of Cheese goat farm. Fuerteventura cheese has won a gold medal at the London Cheese Show. Enjoy a taste of goat milk cheese, local marmalades, and the delicious Canarian mojo sauce.
Fuerteventura is also the closest to Africa of all the Canaries -- only 60 miles from the Sahara Desert -- so its climate is ideal for cacti and succulents such as aloe. You'll spend some time at an aloe vera farm located inland on this desert-like island to see how this strange succulent is made into all sorts of cosmetics.
Then, carry on to the former capital of the island -- Betancuria. In this small, historic village, you will enjoy free time where you can opt to visit the main church, one of the oldest in the Canaries, and the small museum (at your own expense).
You will also have a chance to taste the local honey rum before returning to the ship.
Please note: Tour requires a 550-yard walk from the coach parking to the museum. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and steps. Tour sequence may vary. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.