What to do at EcoTara?
What to do at EcoTara?
Yoga
We start the day with a morning yoga class overlooking Fataga Valley. Yoga classes are for free and our yoga teacher adapts each class to the level of the group. Besides, on request, our teacher is happy to provide private yoga classes or additional meditation sessions.
Organic Garden
We grow vegetables and fruits all year around without using any chemicals. If you are interested in how we work the garden, we are more than happy to share our know-how with you. In addition, you are always welcome to give us a hand.
Massage
On request we provide a variety of massage therapies to help you align with nature at EcoTara. Therefore, we count on different masseur specialists all year round. Furthermore, massages can either be held inside or outside in the green nature.
Pool
The pool area is spacious and located on the lower terrace. Therefore, it's surrounded by fruit trees and a lovely view of the Valley. Sunbeds, an outdoor shower and the healing environment provide the perfect setting for a relaxing day.
Jacuzzi
On request we prepare our outdoor Jacuzzi. It's the perfect plan to surprise your partner with a romantic soiree. We strongly recommend you to try a warm bubble bath under the amazing night sky at EcoTara.
Enjoy the food
To honour mother earth and ourselves, we use the finest organic ingredients in our cooking. Together with local farmers, we support sustainable agriculture and environment-friendly products. During retreats we prepare vegetarian or vegan food.
Visit the animals
The animals at EcoTara Retreat Centre are part of the family, they all enjoy the beauty of nature just as much as we do. During your stay, you can visit Baku, our black canarian pig, or his inseperable friend, Brebis the sheep. We also have roosters, chicken and turkeys.
JUST RELAX
You will find all type of lovely corners around EcoTara where you can enjoy silence and the view of nature. For example, hammocks and benches under the shade of the trees, next to the waterfall, in the bushes or overlooking the valley. The spots are perfect for you to connect with nature, to read and relax or to watch the stars at night.
Activities around Fataga
HIKING
If you enjoy hiking, there are different walking trails starting at EcoTara and the surrounding area. For example, there is a lovely hike to the village of Tunte or to Santa Lucia de Tirajana. Besides, the proximity to Gran Canaria's summit, with a great number of walking trails, allows you to discover this beautiful part of the island. The perfect way to stay fit and relax the mind while discovering Gran Canaria.
climbing
We have good news for climbing lovers, only 10 minutes from EcoTara there is a climbing area suitable for all levels. The proximity allows you to climb some routes for a few hours and still have time to enjoy some other activities at EcoTara when you are back.
cycling
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore Gran Canaria. Either if you practise BTT or road cycling, you will find a variety of routes around the area. We are more than happy to assist you in case you need to hire bikes or join a guided tour.