Fuerteventura: Artisan Goat's Cheese Making at Local Farm

Fuerteventura



Experience making cheese with your own hands in Fuerteventura. Arrive at the farm and enjoy a cup of coffee, before learning how to milk a majorera goat and turn the produce into your own cheese.

Majorero Cheese-Making Workshop on a Traditional Fuerteventura Farm

This hands-on workshop in Fuerteventura suits food lovers, families, and travelers interested in traditional cheese making.

Highlights

  • Discover how Majorero cheese is made on a traditional farm
  • Create and take home your personalized Fuerteventura cheese
  • Enjoy an authentic Fuerteventura breakfast during the experience

Description

Experience the full process of making Majorero cheese on a traditional Fuerteventura farm. You will milk the Majorera goats, known for thriving in desert climates, then shape and vacuum-pack your own cheese in a guided, hands-on workshop.

Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome coffee as your host explains the day's activities and introduces the farm. Learn both manual and machine milking techniques before crafting your fresh cheese step by step, following local cheesemaking methods.

Midway through the workshop, take a break in the garden patio with a traditional Fuerteventura breakfast. This includes a fresh cheese sandwich, a cheese board with Canarian mojos and homemade jams, plus your choice of coffee, tea, Tenerife wine, beer, soft drink, or water.

After your cheese has rested in the press, you will return to vacuum-pack and label it, creating a unique edible souvenir from your visit.

This farm-to-table activity offers an authentic insight into Fuerteventura’s cheese tradition.

Includes

  • Welcome coffee on arrival
  • Guided cheese-making workshop
  • Manual and machine milking techniques
  • Individual preparation of your own Majorero cheese
  • Use of all tools and equipment
  • Traditional Fuerteventura breakfast featuring:
    • Fresh cheese sandwich
    • Local cheese board
    • Canarian mojos and homemade jams
  • One drink per person: Coffee, tea, Tenerife wine, beer, soft drink, or water
  • Your own cheese vacuum-packed and labeled to take home

Excludes

  • Additional drinks beyond the included one

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your slot. Comfortable clothing and closed shoes are recommended. Morning sessions offer the freshest experience with milking and breakfast.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a hands-on cheese-making experience on a traditional Fuerteventura farm where you learn to make Majorero cheese from start to finish.
The workshop is held on a traditional Majorera goat farm located on Fuerteventura island.
The workshop is suitable for food enthusiasts, families, and travelers interested in local culture and cuisine.
Yes, you can create and take home your own personalized Majorero cheese after the workshop.
An authentic Fuerteventura breakfast featuring local ingredients is included during the cheese-making workshop.
Participants learn to milk the Majorera goats, known for being well adapted to Fuerteventura’s desert climate.
The duration varies; check the website for current workshop lengths and scheduling details.
No prior experience is necessary; the workshop is designed to guide you through every step of making Majorero cheese.
Yes, the workshop features Majorera goats, a breed native to Fuerteventura known for producing high-quality milk.
Yes, the workshop is family-friendly and suitable for children interested in learning about traditional cheese making on Fuerteventura.

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