Gourmet Tour - Exotic Market & Royal Lunch

OVERVIEW

Sample an array of locally sourced fruits and vegetables at a popular market and then sit down to a hearty lunch of Canarian dishes at a landmark 19th-century hotel. Established in 1863, Vegueta Market offers every imaginable type of food, but concentrates on fresh produce, meats and cheeses. As you wander about from stall to stall, you will see plenty of familiar items and some lesser-known ones such as medlars – which are related to apples and quinces – and morcilla, a sweet blood sausage traditionally used in black pudding. Some of the vendors will likely offer tastings of items that are common ingredients in the local cuisine. Your multi-course lunch at the Michelin-star restaurant in the Santa Catalina, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, will feature some of the most beloved Canarian appetizers and dishes. The entrée choices may include a succulent hake fish dish and veal in a red-wine reduction.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse the Vegueta Market, one of Las Palmas’ most popular and historical markets.
• Sample some of the fresh produce and cheeses that the various vendors offer.
• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Canarian cuisine at a luxurious, 19th-century hotel.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.