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Basket weaving from palm brooms in La Gomera

4.8 (4 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation
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Basket weaving from palm brooms in La Gomera

About this activity

You get a unique opportunity to spend time with an organic farmer and botanist and learn a lot about Gomera's nature, history and climate. Zdenka is enthusiastic about the island, its natural treasures and traditional crafts, and tells a lot about her experiences on the way to sustainable rural life.

At the same time, you will learn to create a recyclable vessel with your own hands. You will notice how happy it is to braid a basket! All this in the beautiful green mountain village!

Nature and Wildlife Tours Sustainable Tours Craft Classes Wildlife Encounters Small Group DSA non-compliant Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate
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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–6
Guide
Czech, German, English, Spanish
Operated by
Gomera Rural Life Experience

Ages: Children (10–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Palm brooms - material for basket weaving
  • Included: Snacks: Homemade, ecological, Canarian delicacies
  • Included: Basket weaving tool

Itinerary

During a short walk through the beautiful village of Agulo you will learn a lot about plants, agriculture and the Canary date palm : botany, traditional use, curiosities. We collect palm brooms, and in our workshop location we prepare them to weave them into traditional cups. Zdenka prepares Canarian snack from her garden. At the end of the day, everyone has a homemade, absolutely sustainable basket in their hands, and a unique experience from the green heart of La Gomera!

  1. Stop 1

  2. Agulo

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at the bus stop of Agulo

End point

  • We will meet at the bus stop of Agulo

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Basket weaving is often too complicated for children under the age of 10

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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Basket weaving from palm brooms in La Gomera

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