Casa del Plátano is a restored Canarian hacienda in Icod de los Vinos housing the self-styled only dedicated banana visitor attraction in Europe. The visit covers an indoor museum on the history of banana cultivation in the Canary Islands and a working two-level banana plantation with multiple varieties in the garden.
This guide was updated in June 2026: One important note on hours: the official website does not publish opening times, and hours given by third-party sources differ significantly — ranging from 11:00–18:00 to 11:00–19:00. Google Maps currently shows 11:00–19:00, and last admission is confirmed at 18:30 on the GetYourGuide listing. Confirm by phone before visiting on a Sunday or outside peak season. You can book in advance through GetYourGuide.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle Hércules 4, 38430 Icod de los Vinos, Tenerife |
| Hours | Daily approximately 11:00–19:00 (last admission 18:30 — confirm before visiting) |
| Adult ticket | €5 |
| Children under 15 | €3 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Canarian residents | Reduced rate (€3 adults, €2 children — buy at door) |
| Parking | Parking del Drago, Av. de Canarias 2 (first hour free; ~€1.80/hr thereafter) |
| Nearest bus stop | Estación Icod (TITSA lines 108, 325, 354, 363) — 5-minute walk |
| Typical visit | 45–75 minutes |
Casa del Plátano opening hours
The official website does not list opening hours. Third-party sources disagree: Google Maps shows 11:00 to 19:00 daily; the GetYourGuide listing confirms last entry at 18:30; one travel blog cites 11:00–18:00. The most consistent indication across multiple sources is an approximate daily schedule of 11:00–19:00.
If you are travelling specifically to visit, phone ahead (+34 922 812 213) on the day, particularly on Sundays, during Canarian public holidays, or outside peak summer season. The attraction is small and family-run — unexpected closures have been noted in visitor reviews.
Casa del Plátano admission prices
Prices are published on the official website. They include VAT and have been consistent since the attraction opened. Canarian resident prices must be purchased at the door — they are not available online.
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | €5 |
| Children (under 15) | €3 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Canarian residents (adults) | €3 |
| Canarian residents (children) | €2 |
The entry ticket includes access to the museum, the banana plantation walk, and — in practice, based on consistent visitor reports — a complimentary Canarian banana on arrival and tastings of banana-based products (liqueur, wine, jam) at the end of the visit. These are not formally listed as inclusions on the official site. You can book through GetYourGuide in advance.
Why visit Casa del Plátano?
- 🍌 The only dedicated banana attraction in Europe: Casa del Plátano describes itself as the unique visitor attraction in Europe devoted exclusively to the banana — there is no comparable site on the mainland or elsewhere in the Canary Islands.
- 🎟️ A complimentary Canarian banana is your entrance ticket: Staff hand each visitor a fresh Canarian banana on arrival — a memorable detail that reviewers consistently highlight. It also illustrates the difference in size and flavour from supermarket bananas.
- 🌿 A real working plantation, not a display: The two-level garden behind the hacienda is an active banana farm with multiple cultivars — not a staged exhibit. Chickens, lizards, and the smell of ripening fruit make it feel authentically agricultural.
- 📜 Historic hacienda architecture: The restored Canarian manor house, with its characteristic wooden galleries, volcanic stone walls, and inner courtyard, is one of the better examples of traditional domestic architecture open to the public in northern Tenerife.
- 💰 Tastings of banana liqueur and wine included: The visit ends with samples of local gourmet products made from Canarian bananas — a practical way to decide what to buy in the shop before you leave.
How to get to Casa del Plátano
By car, Casa del Plátano is in the residential streets of Icod de los Vinos, reached via the TF-5 motorway along the north coast. Exit at Icod and head for the town centre. Calle Hércules is a short street near the historic quarter — the easiest approach is to park at Parking del Drago on Avenida de Canarias and walk up through the town (around 5 minutes).
By bus (TITSA), lines 108, 325, 354, and 363 serve the Estación Icod stop. From the bus station, the walk to Casa del Plátano takes around 5–7 minutes uphill through the pedestrian streets.
On foot from Parque del Drago, the two attractions are a 5-minute walk apart through the historic quarter. Visiting both on the same trip is the natural approach and makes for a satisfying half-day in Icod.
Parking at Casa del Plátano
There is no on-site parking. Parking del Drago at Avenida de Canarias 2 is the nearest facility — a 6-floor covered car park around 350 metres from the hacienda. The first hour is free; subsequent hours cost approximately €1.80. On-street parking in Icod’s historic centre is very limited and heavily used during peak visitor periods.
How long to spend at Casa del Plátano
Allow 45 to 75 minutes. The indoor museum section takes around 20–30 minutes; the banana plantation walk another 15–20 minutes; and the tasting and shop a further 15–20 minutes if you engage with the products. The visit is entirely self-guided using bilingual (Spanish and English) information panels. Groups and visitors with children tend to need slightly longer in the plantation section.
Accessibility at Casa del Plátano
The indoor museum section of the hacienda is on the ground floor and is accessible to most visitors. The banana plantation is on two levels connected by a path; some areas are on slopes and may be difficult with a wheelchair, though they are manageable with assistance. No formal accessibility statement is published on the official website. Service animals are not specifically addressed; call ahead if this is a concern.
The visit is self-guided with panels in Spanish and English. Staff are noted in reviews as friendly and multilingual, including English, German, and Spanish speakers.
What to see at Casa del Plátano
The historic hacienda building is the first impression — a restored Canarian manor with whitewashed walls, wooden balconies, and volcanic stone detailing typical of 18th and 19th-century construction in the north of Tenerife. The inner courtyard has been preserved and plants from the plantation spill over the walls.
The museum section occupies the ground floor and displays historic machinery, irrigation tools, packing crates, and black-and-white photographs documenting the banana industry in Icod de los Vinos from the early 20th century. Panels explain the arrival of the banana plant in the Canary Islands, its economic impact, the difference between Canarian varieties and those imported from Central America, and the nutritional properties of the Canarian plátano.
The banana plantation is the outdoor highlight — a two-level working farm directly behind the hacienda, visible from the upper gallery walkway and accessible via a path. Different banana cultivars grow at different stages of ripening; the Canarian plátano (smaller, sweeter, and more nutritionally dense than the supermarket Cavendish variety) is the main variety. Chinese hens peck among the roots. The garden is genuinely agricultural and authentically maintained.
The gourmet shop occupies part of the ground floor and stocks products exclusively made from Canarian bananas: jams, liqueur, wine, cream, dried banana, and a banana-flavoured rum. Staff typically offer samples of several products at the end of the visit. Items cannot be purchased online; stock is only available in person.
Practical tips for visiting Casa del Plátano
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Confirm hours before going | The official website does not publish opening times. Google Maps currently shows 11:00–19:00, last admission 18:30. Phone (+34 922 812 213) if visiting outside peak summer season or on a Sunday. |
| Combine with Parque del Drago | The two attractions are a 5-minute walk apart. A combined half-day in Icod covers both comfortably, plus the Church of San Marcos and the free Drago viewpoint on the plaza. |
| Canarian resident discount at door only | The reduced resident price (€3 adults, €2 children) is available only by presenting proof of Canarian residency at the ticket desk — it cannot be purchased online. |
| Try everything at the end | Staff offer tastings of multiple banana products at the end of the visit before you reach the shop. Take your time and taste before you buy — the banana cream liqueur in particular is worth trying. |
| Book in advance | The site can occasionally reach capacity with tour groups. Pre-booking guarantees entry and is recommended during high season (November–March, when Tenerife’s peak tourist season runs). |
Casa del Plátano FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours? | The official website does not confirm hours. Google Maps shows 11:00–19:00 daily; the GetYourGuide listing states last entry at 18:30. Phone ahead to confirm, especially outside summer. |
| Is a banana really included in the ticket? | Yes — consistently reported by visitors. A fresh Canarian banana is given on entry. Banana-product tastings are also offered at the end of the visit, though not formally listed as an inclusion. |
| Is it worth visiting if I’ve already been to a similar place in La Palma? | Reviewers who’ve visited both note that Casa del Plátano is specifically contextualised to Icod de los Vinos, with historical photographs of local banana plantations reaching all the way up to the Drago Milenario — something the La Palma Banana Museum doesn’t offer. |
| Is there parking? | Not on site. Use Parking del Drago on Avenida de Canarias (first hour free). It’s a 5-minute walk from the hacienda. |
| Can I visit if I don’t speak Spanish? | Yes. Information panels are bilingual (Spanish and English), and staff are noted in reviews as speaking English and German. |
Things to do near Casa del Plátano
Parque del Drago is a 5-minute walk and is the obvious companion visit. The park centres on the Drago Milenario — the oldest dragon tree in the Canary Islands, officially aged around 800 years — surrounded by a labelled collection of endemic Canarian plant species.
Mariposario del Drago is adjacent to the Drago park entrance and is one of the Canary Islands’ largest butterfly houses. It holds over 1,500 tropical species in a climate-controlled glasshouse alongside exhibits on stick insects and insectivorous plants. Separate admission applies.
Museo de la Malvasía is in Icod’s historic centre and explores the town’s wine-making tradition. The name “de los Vinos” refers to the historic production of Malvasía wine in the municipality; the museum contextualises this alongside the banana and dragon tree as the three pillars of Icod’s identity.
Garachico is around 10 km west along the coastal road — a beautifully preserved historic port town rebuilt after the 1706 volcanic eruption. The natural rock pools of El Caletón are excellent for swimming and snorkelling and are free to use.
The Church of San Marcos (Iglesia de San Marcos) is directly beside Parque del Drago and contains a silver cross regarded as one of the finest examples of colonial silverwork in the Canary Islands. Entry to the church is free during opening hours.
Similar attractions to visit in the Canary Islands
Banana World (Bananera El Guanche), Gran Canaria is a banana plantation visitor experience near Arucas in the north of Gran Canaria. A guided visit takes in working plantation areas, a small museum, and tastings. Around 20 minutes from Las Palmas by car.
La Palma Banana Museum (Museo del Plátano), Los Llanos de Aridane covers the banana industry of La Palma island. Reviewers familiar with both note that the Icod attraction is specifically tied to local history, while the La Palma version has broader coverage of the archipelago’s banana industry overall.
Casa del Vino, El Sauzal, Tenerife is a 17th-century Canarian hacienda in El Sauzal dedicated to Tenerife wine production. Like Casa del Plátano, it occupies a restored historic building and offers tastings, product sales, and exhibitions — but focused on wine rather than bananas. Around 40 minutes east of Icod.
Tajinaste Honey Farm (Granja de Tajinaste), Tenerife is a small apiary attraction in the Anaga hills north of Santa Cruz where Canarian honey production and beekeeping are demonstrated. A niche but comparable experience to Casa del Plátano in its agricultural focus.
Sitio Litre Orchid Garden, Puerto de la Cruz is a 290-year-old private garden with one of the largest orchid collections in the Canary Islands, combined with a hacienda house open to visitors. Around 30 minutes east of Icod de los Vinos.
