On the beautiful island of Tenerife, the harvest normally begins in September and the guachinches traditionally open on November 30. Guachinches are places where small farmers traditionally sell their surplus wine, but they have been gaining in popularity over recent years.

The focus of this very special tradition is Santa Úrsula, in the north of Tenerife, which already has more than 90 guachinches, from Casa Pedro el Crusantero to La Bodega de Arturo or El Calderito de la Abuela.

Each and every one of the guachinches in the area offers excellent wine accompanied by delicious dishes, and all at only around €15!

All the guachinches stay open from November 30 until the wine runs out, and so on for year after year.

The tradition began as a simple way of taking full advantage of the entire harvest to the very end, and has now become enshrined as a cultural and culinary tradition among both locals and visitors. In fact, there are many Canary Islands residents who consider them their favourite places to eat. Something entirely understandable.