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1 hr 30 min
Stroll through vines grown in volcanic soil, taste organic island wines, and savor artisan chocolate.
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2 hr
Guided tasting of 6 estate wines with cheese pairings at one of the Canary Islands' oldest wineries.
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4 hr
Easy 8.5km hike through Lanzarote's volcanic wine country, capped off with wine and cheese.
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The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on this tour remember — all visible on a single visit.
The original wooden press marks the beginning of the island's winemaking legacy. It serves as the centerpiece of the museum gallery.
These vines are grown in hollows carved into volcanic ash, known as chabocos. It is a testament to the heroic viticulture practiced here.
This private space houses historical documents and family artifacts dating back centuries. It is an exclusive part of premium tour experiences.
The iconic griffin bird statue welcomes guests at the main entrance. It is a landmark of local artistic heritage.
Experience the contrast of 21st-century technology against the historic site. This area showcases modern production methods for Lanzarote wines.
El Grifo offers a deep dive into viticulture history, while Bodegas Rubicón focuses on accessible outdoor dining; most visitors choose El Grifo for the heritage tour and Rubicón for the relaxed terrace atmosphere. When considering a wine tasting lanzarote la geria tour, El Grifo is the superior choice for those who value archival exhibits alongside their glass.
| Feature | Top pick El Grifo | Bodegas Rubicón |
|---|---|---|
Primary Appeal |
Historical viticulture museum | Vineyard terrace dining |
Setting |
Historic estate with old vines | Central La Geria valley views |
Museum Facilities |
Extensive wine museum | None |
Dining Availability |
Snack and tasting pairings | Full-service restaurant |
Atmosphere |
Educational and quiet | Social and bustling |
Ideal For |
History enthusiasts | Casual lunch seekers |
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Verdict: Select El Grifo if you seek comprehensive wine tasting lanzarote la geria tickets with museum access, or opt for Bodegas Rubicón to enjoy a meal overlooking the volcanic landscape.
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Carretera LZ-30, km 11
Look for the Griffin sculpture by César Manrique
Follow the LZ-30 road toward San Bartolomé. On-site parking is available for visitors.
Bus lines connecting to the La Geria region stop near the winery entrance.
Casual and comfortable attire is recommended for your wine tasting lanzarote la geria visit. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes suitable for walking through the uneven volcanic vineyard terrain.
Standard day bags are permitted during your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tours. Please note that there is no secure luggage storage facility available on the premises.
Photography is encouraged throughout the grounds and museum during your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tour. Respect the privacy of staff and other guests while capturing the unique volcanic landscapes.
While the historic nature of the winery presents some challenges, the main museum areas are generally accessible. For specific mobility concerns during wine tasting lanzarote la geria, please contact the winery directly.
Mobile phones are permitted for photos and navigation during your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tour. We recommend keeping devices charged to access digital guides or maps.
Families are welcome to explore the history of the oldest winery in the Canary Islands together. Children under 17 receive free entry to the museum portion of the wine tasting lanzarote la geria experience.
A selection of snacks, including local Canarian cheeses and Iberian ham, is available to pair with your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tickets. Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the tasting areas.
Pets are not permitted inside the museum or the active production areas. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
The site is located in the heart of the Protected Landscape of La Geria. Please remain on marked paths to protect the vines during your wine tasting lanzarote la geria experience.
Carretera LZ-30, km 11
Look for the Griffin sculpture by César Manrique
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How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Mild temperatures and blooming flora make for an ideal vineyard walk. Perfect for those looking to avoid the summer peak heat.
Warmest weather of the year, perfect for seeing the vines in their growing phase. Ensure you arrive early to beat the midday intensity.
September and October offer pleasant, stable weather for exploring the La Geria landscape. A great time for quieter crowds.
Cooler, fresher air that is excellent for hiking the nearby volcanic trails. Even in January, the climate remains mild for visitors.
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
Reach the site between 10:30 and 16:00 to avoid peak crowds. This ensures you have plenty of time for your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tour.
The vineyard soil consists of volcanic ash (picón). Wear closed-toe shoes to keep your feet comfortable and clean.
Take advantage of the audio-guided tour included with your entrance to learn about the winery's 1775 origins at your own pace.
Don't miss the local cheese selection when booking your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tickets, as it highlights the island's terroir.
Look for the griffin bird sculpture designed by César Manrique at the entrance; it is a historic landmark for photography.
The store offers unique wine varieties like Malvasía Volcánica that are hard to find elsewhere. Shipping services are available for international visitors.
Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
A unique volcanic wine-growing region with thousands of stone pits.
Iconic sculptures scattered across the volcanic island landscape.
Spectacular volcanic peaks and geothermal activity nearby.
Flexible, no hidden fees.
Full refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. The self-guided audio tour and museum access fee is 7 EUR.
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Historic charm in a peaceful rural setting.
Central location with easy access to major island roads.
Authentic stay surrounded by local vineyards.
Not one vine in La Geria is trained on a trellis. Each plant sits alone in a hollow scooped out of the picón, the black lapilli thrown across the island by the eruptions of 1730 to 1736. Around each hollow stands a crescent wall of dry-laid basalt, a zoco, built to break the trade winds. The vines grow below ground level, and they have done so for close to three centuries. That geometry explains why Wine Tasting Lanzarote La Geria tours read less like a vineyard circuit and more like a survey of earthworks. The protected zone covers roughly 2,000 hectares between Uga, Yaiza and Masdache, on the eastern flank of the Timanfaya lava fields. Rainfall averages under 150 millimetres a year. The porous ash holds night condensation and feeds it back to the roots — a passive irrigation system devised by farmers who had lost their topsoil to the eruption and refused to leave. Phylloxera never reached these cones, so the Malvasía Volcánica here grows on ungrafted, pre-phylloxera rootstock. That is a genetic archive, not a marketing line. El Grifo anchors the region at kilometre 11 of the LZ-30. Founded in 1775, it is the oldest bodega in the Canary Islands and among the ten oldest in Spain, and it has pressed fruit on the same ground ever since. Its older buildings hold a wine museum: nineteenth-century lever presses, a cooperage, cast-iron pumps, and a library of Canarian viticulture. The griffin on the label was redrawn by César Manrique in 1970, which is why the mark reads closer to a Manrique mural than a conventional wine crest. The La Geria Denominación de Origen was granted in 1993; the vineyard system itself has been put forward repeatedly as agricultural heritage. Autumn visitors arrive after the harvest, when the hollows sit bare and the rows become legible from the road — the season when La Geria vineyard walks show the engineering plainly. Lanzarote wine landmarks are rarely monumental. This one is measured in thousands of identical hand-built craters, each one maintained by hand because no machine can enter them. A cata de vinos here is therefore also a reading of that labour: volcanic salinity, low yields, a landscape farmed in defiance of its own rock. Wine Tasting Lanzarote La Geria tickets at El Grifo are priced at 7 EUR, covering a self-guided audio route through the museum and the tastings that close it.
"The vines grow below ground level, and they have done so for close to three centuries."
A step-by-step walkthrough of the visit — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You leave the LZ-30 at kilometre 11 and step onto ground that crunches like coal underfoot. The desk opens at 10:30, and arriving inside the 10:30–16:00 window keeps the courtyard quiet. You pay 7 EUR, take the audio handset, and begin where the old presses stand. You walk the cellar first. You put a hand on a beam darkened by a century of fermentation, read the stencilled vintages on the barrel heads, then follow the route past the cast-iron pump and the cooperage. Outside, the path drops into the vineyard. You stand inside a zoco, shoulder-height basalt curving on three sides, and the wind argument makes sense immediately. You crouch, lift a handful of picón, and find it cool and damp underneath. Then you climb back to the tasting counter. You take the Malvasía Volcánica dry first, hold the glass against the whitewashed wall, and catch salt before fruit. You move to the semidulce, then the moscatel. Someone behind the bar names the plot each bottle came from and points to it through the window. A guided Wine Tasting Lanzarote La Geria tour adds the walking leg and the chocolate or cheese pairings; on your own, the vines and the audio track carry it. You finish in the shop, bottles wrapped in paper, black dust across your shoes.
The winery is open daily from 10:30–17:30, making it easy to schedule your visit.
Yes, the winery is family-friendly, and children under 17 can enter the museum for free.
Yes, booking your wine tasting lanzarote la geria tickets via the official site is recommended for a seamless experience.
The 7 EUR fee includes a self-guided audio tour of the museum, access to the grounds, and wine tastings.
Tastings are strictly for adults aged 18 and over, though the site is open to all ages.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes to navigate the volcanic ash terrain effectively.
Yes, there is dedicated parking available for guests visiting the winery.
A typical visit lasts about 45 to 90 minutes depending on the specific tour and tasting experience chosen.
Yes, you can easily combine your trip with visits to the Timanfaya National Park or the broader La Geria volcanic region.