Ruta del Vino wine region

Gran Canaria, Spain

The Canary Islands' first official wine route, featuring bodegas and artisanal wine shops.

Places in Ruta del Vino wine region

Restaurante Cueva Tagoror A unique restaurant hand-carved out of a mountain, with tables and bar area chiselled out of rock.
Ruta del Vino bodegas Bodegas and artisanal wine shops along the Canary Islands' first official wine route.

Best time to visit: Year-round mild climate, with April to June and September to November offering the most comfortable temperatures.
Getting around: Las Palmas, the island's capital, is walkable in its central districts; the wider island is best explored by car.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: WET (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
Current trends: Gran Canaria's dining scene continues to elevate traditional Canarian cuisine through Michelin-starred ambition, with the Ruta del Vino wine route and traditional bochinche eateries reflecting the island's growing pride in its distinct culinary and wine identity.

Las Palmas (capital) — Gran Canaria's cosmopolitan capital, featuring baroque Spanish plazas and pedestrian malls.
Meloneras — An upmarket resort area home to El Churrasco.