Follow the plants into the green magic. This Green Witchcraft day with Massimo the Herbolario Canario brings Canarian herbal wisdom (Yerbería) into real life, with a guided trek through the Azuaje ravine and a soothing herb infusion to finish.

I especially like how practical it is: you learn to spot medicinal plants, understand what they’re used for, and leave with a personal natural medicine kit idea you can actually apply at home. I also like the pace—tea first, then walking and preparation together, then a warm infusion on a terrace with valley views.

One thing to think about: this is a true ravine hike. You’ll do a round trip along trails with an elevation change from 500 meters down toward sea level (and back), so wear proper shoes and be honest about your fitness.

Key things I’d circle before you book

• Yerbería herbalism with Massimo: local Canarian plant knowledge, not generic spa talk
• Azuaje ravine plant hunt: botanical exploration and herb identification as you walk
• Collect and prepare: you’ll gather medicinal plants and make a comforting infusion afterward
• Curanderos-inspired healing: learn how remedies, tinctures, and incense fit local traditions
• Small group size: limited to 10 participants, so questions don’t get lost
• Insurance included: civil liability plus accident insurance for clients

Yerbería herbalism: why this feels different in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has a long relationship with plants, especially in places where people needed remedies they could make locally. Here, the focus is Yerbería, the traditional Canarian practice of herbalism—using the island’s own medicinal plants for everyday health support.

What makes this experience compelling is that it treats herbs as more than a fun theme. You’re guided to understand where plants grow, how people historically used them, and how you can think about building a small “medicine kit” approach using what you learn. It’s not about chasing rare ingredients—it’s about learning the local logic: plant → use → preparation method.

And because the day happens away from the city noise, the herbal lessons land better. You’re walking through the kind of environment where those plants still belong, which makes the whole topic feel grounded.

Meeting point in Firgas, then tea and introductions

You start in Firgas (Las Palmas), using the meeting point pin provided for the tour. The guide will wear a visible Get Your Guide badge, which makes it easy to find the group.

If you’re wondering what the first minutes feel like, the tone is set quickly: there’s a natural herbs tea and infusion session as part of the experience. That’s a smart move. Instead of rushing straight into the hike, you get a calm start while you’re introduced to the topic of the day and how the workshop connects to what you’ll collect later.

This is also where you’ll meet Massimo the Herbolario Canario. From what’s been shared by past participants, the welcome can be warm and personal—more like visiting someone who genuinely respects the island, not like being processed into a tour group. Candela has also been mentioned in the context of conversation for some groups, so it’s possible you’ll meet more than one friendly face during the day.

The workshop: from medicinal plants to your own natural remedy mindset

Before you head into the ravine, you’ll get an introductory workshop about medicinal plants and natural remedies. This isn’t just a lecture. The goal is to help you connect practical plant knowledge with preparation styles used in Canarian healing traditions.

Here’s what you can expect to learn in a hands-on way:

• How medicinal plants are chosen and where they fit in traditional practice
• How different plants can be applied (not just “what they are,” but why they matter)
• How local healing traditions connect to remedies like tinctures and incense
• What a simple personal medicine kit approach looks like once you understand the basics

The workshop also sets you up for the “green witch for a day” feeling in a grounded way. Yes, the framing is playful. But the takeaway is serious: you’ll leave with a preparation you make during the experience, plus the knowledge to think through what you’d need to reproduce similar steps at home.

Azuaje ravine walk: botanical ID and collecting medicinal plants

The main event is the hike through the Azuaje valley area—described as a place with very long ties to curanderos, the local healers. The route is also characterized as one of the island corners that still preserves its original vegetation, which matters because it gives the plant identification real context.

As you walk, you’ll do ravine tour with botanical exploration and herbs identification. This is where the experience turns from “cool idea” into actual learning:

• You’ll look for plants in their natural environment
• You’ll get help identifying them
• You’ll understand how different plants can be used

Then comes the part people usually remember most: collecting medicinal plants. That turns the day into a full loop—see the plant, learn it, and then use it in a preparation later. It also explains why footwear and trail rules matter so much. You’re not strolling on a promenade. You’re moving through ravine trails, and you’ll want your footing to feel secure.

A few practical reminders based on the experience setup:

• Bring water and don’t wait until you feel thirsty
• Wear shoes with grip; the trail is uneven
• Expect a walk that matches the “moderate hike” feel, with a gradient that changes your effort level

And if you see a guide’s dog mentioned as part of the day in other groups, it may happen here too—just don’t plan around it as a guaranteed feature. Plan for you, your shoes, and your trail time first.

Preparation and infusion on the terrace: the payoff moment

After the ravine walk and plant collection, the day shifts from outdoors learning to hands-on preparation. You’ll experience a plant-based preparation together, and then you’ll enjoy a natural herbs infusion session.

The infusion part is important because it gives you closure. You don’t just learn plant names—you taste the results of your collected ingredients. And you do it on a terrace with charming views of the valley, which turns the experience into a reset, not just another activity.

Think of this as the moment your brain goes from “What did I learn?” to “Okay, I get how it connects.” The calming tea/infusion format also helps with pacing after walking down trails and back up again.

What you should take away:

• A preparation made with plants gathered by you
• A clearer picture of how a natural remedy kit could be assembled (at least conceptually)
• A stronger connection to the island’s plant culture, tied to place and effort

Price and value: is $69 for 3 hours a fair deal?

At $69 per person for a 3-hour experience, the value depends on what you want from a day in Gran Canaria.

Here’s why it can feel worth the money:

• It’s a small group capped at 10 participants, which makes the plant identification and Q&A more workable
• You get multiple built-in components: workshop, tea/infusion, ravine exploration, botanical identification
• It includes village meeting point pickup (but not hotel pickup)
• Insurance is included (civil liability plus accident insurance), which you don’t always get on small tours

The biggest reason to consider it good value: the experience isn’t just a hike. It’s a guided plant-knowledge session tied to a real trail and a real preparation. If you love nature and enjoy learning practical, place-based skills, this is the kind of tour that justifies the price.

The trade-off is also clear: food isn’t included. If you’re prone to getting hungry after a ravine walk, plan something simple before or after.

What to bring (and what can ruin the day)

This is one of those tours where your outfit directly affects your comfort and safety.

Bring:

• Hiking shoes with good grip
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Outdoor clothing suitable for walking

What not to wear or bring:

• Open-toed shoes, sandals/flip-flops
• Jeans
• High-heeled shoes
• Large bags or luggage
• Drones
• Alcohol and drugs
• Anything that risks littering or unsafe trail behavior

Also, keep in mind the physical reality of the route: it’s a round trip along ravine trails with a substantial elevation change (500 meters down toward 0 meters above sea level and back). If you don’t like heights, uneven footing, or steep sections, your enjoyment will likely drop fast.

Who this experience is for (and who should skip it)

This tour is a good match if you:

• Want something more meaningful than a standard nature walk
• Like hands-on learning with local context
• Enjoy plant identification and natural remedy concepts
• Prefer a small group and a calm rhythm (tea, walk, preparation, infusion)

It’s not suitable if you fall into any of these categories:

• Children under 8
• Pregnant women
• People with mobility impairments, wheelchair users
• People afraid of heights, with vertigo
• People with epilepsy
• People over 70, or with low fitness
• Anyone with insect allergies
• People with animal allergies
• People with altitude sickness
• People who are visually impaired, hearing-impaired, or otherwise unable to safely manage the trail demands

In plain terms: treat this as a moderately demanding nature hike with a workshop attached, not a gentle stroll with optional learning.

Should you book Green Witchcraft in the Magic Island?

Book it if you want Gran Canaria’s plant culture in a format that’s hands-on, local, and tied to a real ravine environment. The combination of botanical exploration, plant identification, collecting medicinal herbs, and then making an infusion from what you gathered is the kind of full-circle experience that actually changes how you look at the island.

Skip it if you know you won’t handle uneven ravine trails or strong elevation changes. And because food isn’t included, plan ahead so your energy stays steady for the full 3 hours.

If your ideal day is quiet nature time plus practical herbal learning, this one is worth placing on your itinerary.

FAQ

How long is the Green Witchcraft in Gran Canaria experience?

The experience lasts about 3 hours.

What’s included in the price?

It includes village meeting point pickup, a natural herbs tea and infusion session, a ravine tour with botanical exploration and herbs identification, an introductory workshop about medicinal plants and natural remedies, and civil liability plus accident insurance.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is in Firgas, Las Palmas. You follow the provided map pin, and the guide will be wearing a visible Get Your Guide badge.

What should I bring and wear?

Bring hiking shoes, sunscreen, water, and outdoor clothing. Open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops aren’t allowed.

Is this tour suitable for everyone?

No. It isn’t suitable for children under 8, pregnant women, wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments, people with vertigo or fear of heights, people with epilepsy, and several other groups listed under not suitable for the activity, including people with insect or animal allergies and people over 70.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live tour guide speaks English, Spanish, and Italian.