Aloe & Olivo — Verdeaurora’s intimate farm visit on Fuerteventura

FUERTEVENTURA FARM FIELD GUIDE

Aloe & Olivo — Verdeaurora’s intimate farm visit on Fuerteventura

A concise 45‑minute farm visit where you walk a permaculture orchard, meet rescued animals and learn hands‑on aloe vera craftwork—useful for travelers seeking a sustainable, rural island experience.

Aloe & Olivo — Verdeaurora’s intimate farm visit on Fuerteventura.

Duration
45 min (1 hora con degustación premium)
Location
Fuerteventura
Operator
Verdeaurora
Category
Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On the volcanic plains of Fuerteventura, Verdeaurora is a family‑run, 100% organic farm that folds permaculture plots, aloe plantations and rescued animals into a small, intensely local experience. The visit places you in a protected natural setting where the island’s agricultural traditions, artisanal production and wildlife care are on full display.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

Volcanic terrain and protected bird zones

The finca sits amid Fuerteventura’s stark volcanic scenery and within a Zona de Especial Protección para las Aves, offering uninterrupted views and the sense of visiting a landscape kept largely free of mass tourism.

THE FARM PRACTICE

Permaculture, aloe cultivation and rescued animals

Verdeaurora combines permaculture beds and an aloe vera plantation with a rescue program for animals such as the local burro majorero, letting visitors see sustainable cultivation and animal care up close.

THE HANDS‑ON

Aloe workshop and local flavours

The visit includes a practical aloe vera workshop—learning to extract and treat the gel—and the opportunity to taste local ecolabel products, with a premium tasting option that expands the sampling of farm‑made goods.

What the day feels like

What the visit feels like

The visit unfolds as a concise, curated farm walk: a warm welcome and family history, close encounters with rescued animals, a stroll through fruit trees and aloe plots, a hands‑on aloe workshop and a tasting or time to linger in the gardens and shop for ecological products.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Active day visitorsWell suited to travelers who can walk short uneven paths and enjoy hands‑on agricultural activities.
2
Families and multigenerational groupsA family‑run setting with animal encounters and a short duration makes this a good match for families with children of all ages.
3
Sustainability‑minded travelersIdeal for visitors seeking authentic, ecological practices—Verdeaurora is a 100% organic finca focused on closed production cycles and respect for biodiversity.
4
People with limited mobilityNot recommended: the activity is not apt for visitors with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The standard visit lasts approximately 45 minutes; the premium tasting option extends the experience to about one hour.

What to Bring

Comfortable footwear, sun protection and a hat are recommended for moving around the finca and photographing the landscape.

Sustainability note

The finca operates as a 100% ecological property with closed production cycles and uses solar energy as part of its sustainable practices.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

¿Es esta una actividad sostenible en Fuerteventura?

Sí. La experiencia se desarrolla en una finca 100% ecológica que funciona con energía solar y ciclos de producción cerrados, diseñada para respetar la biodiversidad y la cultura local.

¿Qué incluye la experiencia agroecológica?

Incluye un recorrido guiado por la finca, visita al huerto de permacultura y la plantación de aloe vera, encuentro con animales rescatados y un taller de aloe vera donde te llevarás tu propia planta.

¿Puedo degustar productos locales durante la visita?

Sí. La visita incluye la degustación de una tapa con productos de la finca, y existe una opción premium con una selección ampliada de aceites, quesos, panes y una copa de vino canario.

¿Cuánto dura la visita?

La actividad estándar dura 45 minutos; con la degustación premium la duración aproximada es de una hora.

¿Qué debo llevar a la finca?

Se recomienda calzado cómodo, protección solar y una gorra para caminar y estar al aire libre en la finca.