Tour the magnificent neo-Gothic Destilerías Arehucas — producer of the Canary Islands' most celebrated rum since 1884 — with a private cellar master guide, then continue through Gran Canaria's lush northern coast for a chef-led tasting of local cheeses, wines, and market produce.
What to expect
Arucas Rum has been ageing in American oak barrels inside a cathedral-like distillery since the Victorian era, and the private cellar master walk-through is a masterclass in Caribbean-Atlantic rum culture. You'll nose and taste reserves that never leave the island, including the prized Arehucas Gran Reserva. The afternoon continues along the dramatic north coast to a family cheesemaker producing Flor de Guía — one of Spain's most ancient cheeses — and a small-batch winery pouring volcanic-soil whites that pair magnificently with the afternoon light. Lunch at a locally-beloved guachinche (rustic wine tavern) closes the circuit perfectly.
Good to know
Arucas is 15 km west of Las Palmas (20 min by private car). Allow 4–5 hours for the full distillery-plus-gastronomy arc. Contact Arehucas directly to arrange a private cellar master session before your cruise; standard public tours run daily but sell out on port days. Confirm all-aboard time and build in 30 min buffer for the return to port.