Basket weaving from palm brooms in La Gomera

4.8
(4 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

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!

What's Included

Basket weaving tool
Palm brooms - material for basket weaving
Homemade, ecological, Canarian delicacies

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Finca La Mangita, El Jorado

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

During a short walk on the finca, you will learn a lot about the Canary Island date palm: botany, traditional use, curiosities. We collect palm brooms and in our workshop location we prepare them to weave baskets in the traditional way. Zdenka prepares Canarian snacks from her garden. At the end of the day, everyone has a homemade, completely sustainably produced basket in their hands and a unique experience of the green heart of La Gomera!

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
Supplied by Gomera Rural Life Experience

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Sustainable Tours
Craft Classes
Wildlife Encounters
Small Group
DSA non-compliant

Cancellation Policy

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

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4.8 Based on 4 4 reviews
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