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.
The Cueva Pintada Museum and Archeological Park is located in the municipality of Galdar in Gran Canaria, and it is an important archeological site.
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 Los Marteles Nature Reserve is located in central Gran Canaria, and it is a notable site both as protected area and source of tourist opportunities.