What fruits are from Tenerife?

Tenerife is where bananas, grapes, tomatoes and potatoes are grown in the Canary Islands, many visitors to the island would say, and indeed they are, but many other fruit and vegetables are cultivated there too. It is easy to see why bananas would...



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Mango, papaya, cherimoya and avocado, four exotic Spanish fruits that are conquering European markets. Their competitive advantages: their flavor, sweetness, perfect ripeness and the logistics and exporting experience of Spanish companies.

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The most common are Canarian banana, mangoes, figs, papayas, paraguayan, custard apples, peaches, and avocados.

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Tenerife is where bananas, grapes, tomatoes and potatoes are grown in the Canary Islands, many visitors to the island would say, and indeed they are, but many other fruit and vegetables are cultivated there too.

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Papas arrugadas [wrinkled potatoes] are, without doubt, the binding ingredient not only of Tenerife's traditional food, but of all Canarian cuisine. A simple dish, based on the small, black potatoes grown on the archipelago itself.

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Greenhouses currently cover over a third of the 9,000 hectares dedicated to banana cultivation. Plastic sheeting reduces UV radiation and prevent invasions by white flies. It also protects the crop from salt spray in coastal areas.

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The barraquito is a coffee cocktail unique to the Canary Islands that adds layers of sweetness and alcohol to the traditional morning drink. Local lore suggests it's named after a man who first started ordering the mixture with his meals at the Imperial Bar on the island of Tenerife.

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Budgies, Canaries and Finches all love fruit, especially tropical fruits. They will devour bananas, strawberries, apples, grapes, peaches, pears, raisins and melons with gusto, as well as cherries, nectarines and peaches as long as the stones are removed.

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Thanks to Tenerife's volcano Mount Teide, the soil in the Canaries is rich in minerals - including phosphorus and potassium - that plants need to thrive. The proof of this is in the number of bananas that Bonnysa can grow in the Canaries.

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A shot of sugar water rich in vitamins and low in calories, pitahaya is a refreshing Tenerife fruit ideal for enjoying at your exclusive residence this summer. Fall in love with the shades of the red variety's attractive color and the sweet flavors of the yellow variety.

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The crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean around Tenerife and the Canary Islands are internationally known for their quality and temperatures of 70 degrees. Filled with a rich diversity of marine life, the island is an undersea paradise for experienced or first time divers.

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While this bustling Spanish island is widely known for its spectacular beaches and busy nightlife, Tenerife is also considered one of the best places to go stargazing in Europe.

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