Camels, Fruit Trees and Canary History: A 3‑Hour Safari Through Fataga’s Mil Palmeras

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Camels, Fruit Trees and Canary History: A 3‑Hour Safari Through Fataga’s Mil Palmeras

A guided three‑hour camel safari from Maspalomas that combines a one‑hour camel ride through the 300‑year‑old Mil Palmeras oasis with tropical gardens, farm animals and tapas in a museum setting.

Camels, Fruit Trees and Canary History: A 3‑Hour Safari Through Fataga’s Mil Palmeras.

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Fataga
Operator
Camel Safari Park La Baranda
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Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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Set against the sunlit canyons of Fataga, this three‑hour outing from Maspalomas leads you into Mil Palmeras, a 300‑year‑old oasis where camels pick a slow path beneath papaya, mango and guava trees; you’ll meet farm animals, wander tropical gardens and finish with tapas served amid an exhibition of traditional Canarian farming tools.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

A Historic Oasis in the Desert

Explore the Mil Palmeras oasis, a cultivated refuge more than 300 years old, threaded with tropical fruit trees and garden paths that belie the surrounding arid landscape.

THE ROUTE

An Hour on Camelback

The program includes a one‑hour camel ride through the oasis—an original way to read the landscape and its irrigation history while enjoying a relaxed pace.

THE TABLE

Tapas in a Living Museum

After the walk and animal encounters, the trip concludes with varied tapas and drinks served in a museum‑style setting among antique Canarian farming implements.

What the day feels like

What the three hours feel like

From hotel pickup in the Maspalomas zone to departure, the flow is deliberate: transfer to the Camel Safari Park La Baranda, mount for roughly an hour of camel travel through the Mil Palmeras oasis, dismount to explore tropical gardens and interact with farm animals across the park’s 10,000 m², then sit for tapas and drinks in a museum environment that displays traditional agricultural tools.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits.

1
FamiliesStated as suitable for all ages, the outing is family‑friendly—children can ride camels and interact with animals under supervision.
2
Couples and small groupsThe mix of slow camel travel, garden walks and a communal tapas finish makes this an easy shared experience for couples and groups.
3
Older travelersDescribed as appropriate for all ages, older travelers can take part—pace is relaxed with guided garden visits and seated meal time.
4
First‑time visitors to Gran CanariaA concise three‑hour program that introduces the island’s oasis agriculture, tactile animal interactions and local food traditions—accessible to newcomers.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The full program runs approximately 3 hours.

Logistics & pickup

Pickups are included for hotels in the Maspalomas zone with staggered windows (first pickup ~9:00–9:30; second ~10:00–10:30; third ~13:00–13:30).

What to bring

Light clothing in summer, warmer layers in winter; comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The excursion lasts approximately 3 hours.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — the tour includes pickup from hotels in the Maspalomas area during scheduled windows.

How long is the camel ride?

The program includes one hour of camel riding through the Mil Palmeras oasis.

Will I be able to feed or interact with the animals?

Yes — the itinerary includes opportunities to visit and feed camels and to interact with a variety of farm animals in the oasis.

Are food and drinks provided?

The tour concludes with varied tapas served with drinks in a museum‑style setting.

What kind of landscape and plants will I see?

You will walk through tropical gardens featuring fruit trees such as papaya, mango and guava within the 300‑year‑old Mil Palmeras oasis.