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Gran Canaria Eco Tour with TUI Forest Visit and Lunch

Dive into the heart of Gran Canaria's eco offerings on this tour of the north. You'll spend time in the rustic village of Firgas and tuck into a typical Canarian lunch in Bascamao. But the icing on the cake is a visit to our very own TUI Forest. Ana, one of our local guides, says, 'Alongside Fundacion Foresta, the TUI Care Foundation helps to preserve the natural splendour of the island. You'll join in with activities such as planting trees, watering plants and mulching'.Kickstart your eco-adventure in Gran Canaria in Firgas, a quaint village that captures the very essence of Canary life. After some free time, you'll get your gardening gloves on at the TUI Forest in Monte Pavon. There's always something that needs doing here – from planting trees and plants, to making holes, watering and repairing. Ana says, 'The emerald-green landscapes of Monte Pavon and its surrounds has earned it a special nickname – 'the small Ireland of Gran Canaria'. On a clear day, you'll be able to spot the neighbouring islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote and even Fuerteventura'.As you help to breathe new life into the landscape, you'll hear about the efforts to conserve the green space, as well as the native plants and fauna that thrive here. There's around 500 species endemic to the island, all down to its diverse climate – some even say that it's like a miniature continent. And, after all that hard work, you'll have time to unwind over lunch. Embrace Canarian flavours with a tasty meal in Bascamao, with freshly-prepared, local dishes.