In the agricultural heart of La Palma beats a magical place: the Ecofinca Platanológico. Here, not only are the famous Canarian bananas grown organically, but visitors also learn how a balanced ecosystem works, in full respect of the land and natural rhythms.
Useful Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Puerto Naos, Carretera Puerto Naos – El Remo, Los Llanos de Aridane |
| How to get there by car | From Los Llanos, head south via LP-213 (about 10–15 minutes) |
| Public transport | Bus line 24 (Los Llanos – Puerto Naos), stop nearby |
| When to visit | By reservation only. Tours take place on Thursdays |
| Duration of visit | 2 hours |
| Ideal for | Families, nature lovers, school groups, eco-travelers |
| Accessibility | Accessible paths, suitable for visitors with reduced mobility |
| Highlights | Guided tour, farm animals, solar tea, subtropical botanical garden |
| Key themes | Organic bananas, sustainability, biodiversity, post-volcanic recovery |
| Entry price | €30 |
A Finca with Heart and Heritage
Almost a decade ago, the idea was born to grow bananas organically and sustainably in La Palma. Since then, the Ecofinca has focused on techniques that heal and nurture the land: homemade compost, natural fertilizers, pine needles, and manure.
The 2021 volcanic eruption caused major losses. Yet thanks to the resilience of La Palma’s landscapes, the finca was replanted in June 2022, preserving part of the “edible forest” that resisted the volcano.
Walking its trails today is like witnessing the rebirth of life: a bunch of bananas, a leaf, the “mother” plant supporting the “daughter” and the “grandmother” in a natural cycle that ensures the future.
What You Will Learn on the Tour
- The complete cycle of the organic banana: from germination to ripe bunch
- The organic farming methods that make bananas healthy and toxin-free
- How a living agricultural ecosystem works, with banana groves and farm animals
- The importance of healthy production for the local community
- How life adapted and recovered after the 2021 volcanic eruption
- A warm cup of solar tea to end the tour in harmony
Platanológico: more than a Farm
This Ecofinca is a living natural laboratory, where every plant and creature teaches a lesson in balance, sustainability, and resilience.
This method has proven successful, as the production cost of one kilo of organic bananas is similar to that of conventional ones. Additionally, by consuming these bananas, people support the local economy while enjoying nutritious and toxin-free fruit.
The volcanic eruption in September 2021 caused significant damage to the plantation, making it necessary to rebuild. The first banana plants were replanted in June 2022, with the aim of preserving part of the edible forest that survived the volcano.
Map to the organic banana farm in Puerto Naos
