The Canarian wine has been ascertained as to its particular character owed to the volcanic soils vineyards grow on. In order to popularize the Canarian wine, Casa del Vino in Gran Canaria provides visitors with the understanding of traditional wine making by means of informative materials. And, in order to substantiate concretely what wine making and production are today, visitors are offered all sorts of tasting events and opportunities which occasion, besides wine sampling, the tasting of associated products, such as sundry dishes and cheeses.
Horse riding in Gran Canaria is ideal for discovering the island in a less mainstream manner. It accommodates very well with rural tourism, but not only.
The Barranco Oscuro Nature Reserve stretches in the Doramas Rural Park in west Gran Canaria. The laurel forest is home to some 40 rare species.
The Inagua Nature Reserve is a significant protected area in Gran Canaria by force of the fact it contains the best preserved pine forest in Gran Canaria.