Coffee and wine at Finca La Laja, in the Agaete Valley

What it is

Finca La Laja is a family estate at the head of the Agaete Valley where coffee is grown, something that barely exists in Europe, alongside vines, orange and lemon trees, mangoes, papayas and avocados. The family makes the wines of the Bodega Los Berrazales there, with labels designed by Pepe Dámaso. The visit is the way to understand why this valley is different from the rest of the island: a sheltered microclimate between the walls of Tamadaba, with water and sun all year round.

What the visit is like

A guide takes you along the terraces: the coffee plantation and the process of the bean, from plant to cup; the tropical fruit trees; the chapel and the winery. It ends on a terrace with views of the valley and the tasting: three of the house wines, cheese, bread with chorizo, queque (a local sponge cake), sponge cake, homemade jams, coffee and water. It is run in Spanish and English.

Hours, booking and price

It is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00, with the last visit at 17:00. It closes on 23 December and on 1 and 6 January. For up to ten people there is no need to book; larger groups should book by phone or email. The website does not publish the price: confirm it when you call 628 922 588.

Getting there

From Agaete, take the valley road towards Los Berrazales; the estate is on Calle Los Romeros. You get there by car: Global bus line 102, from Gáldar to the Agaete Valley, exists but has few departures. Nearby, on the same road, is Casa Romántica for lunch.