“Semana Malvasía”, or Malvasía Week, is a festival that started back in 2015 where the wines of the island is the protagonist. Like in every previous edition, it brings a varied range of activities, all paying tribute to the people involved in the wine world in our island. Food, art, story-telling, hiking and, of course, wine will be featured.
2025
The festival is on its 11th edition this year and it will take place from the 3rd to the 9th of November in different venues around Lanzarote.
Programme:
Monday 3rd November from 18:30h to 20:30h – Astronomy and Wine
A unique experience that connects heaven and earth at Monumento al Campesino. In this astronomical experience, you will be able to observe the sky through professional telescopes with large apertures, discovering constellations, planets, stars and other deep sky objects, accompanied by stories and curiosities that will make the night an unforgettable journey. As the universe unfolds before your eyes, we will enjoy a pairing with wines from Lanzarote, a perfect combination of volcanic earth and starry sky.
The experience includes:
Guided observation with professional telescopes
Explanation of constellations and celestial bodies
Wine pairing with wines from Lanzarote
Parking available at the rear of the Casa-Museo del Campesino
Price: €30.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-astronomia-y-vinos-de-lanzarote-1818787916619
Tuesday 4th November from 18h to 20h – Candles and Wine
Aromas, fire and wine: an experience to ignite your senses. In this handmade candle workshop taught by Iranti Candles, you will learn how to create your own candle, exploring the world of fragrances and the process of making candles with soy wax and carefully selected essences. While your candles take shape, we will enjoy a selection of wines from Bodega Vulcano, discovering the nuances and aromas of wines born from the island’s volcanic landscape.
Includes:
All the materials to make your handmade candle.
Tasting of 3 wines from Lanzarote and “enyesque” (Canarian for nibbles!).
Experience guided by the workshop leader and the oenologist.
Price: €20.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-taller-de-velas-y-vinos-de-lanzarote-1796457856809
Wednesday 5th November at 17:30h – Synesthetic Tasting
An experience for all the senses with Bodega Vega de Yuco at Finca Testeina awaits you for an experience that will surprise your five senses. Enjoy a guided tour of the unique vineyards cultivated at the foot of the volcano, where you will discover ancestral techniques that are unique in the world. The sensory experience is presented in the form of a musical work, whose melody evolves alongside the wine itself during the tasting. Created to feel the emotions conveyed by Princesa Fayna Brut Nature sparkling wine and explore your own.
The experience includes:
Guided tour
Synesthetic experience
Cheese and cold meat platter
Surprise gift
Price: €30.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-cata-sinestesica-en-finca-testeina-1828791056279
Thursday 6th November from 19h to 21h – VINOmios (Im)perfectos at Restaurante Lilium
At Restaurante Lilium in Marina Lanzaroe in Arrecife invites you to a wine pairing experience with a difference: each of the four dishes will be accompanied by two local wines, the identities of which will remain undisclosed. Each diner will rely on their own palate to decide which wine pairs best with each dish. The experience thus becomes a sensory journey where there are no right answers, only personal preferences. At the end of the tasting, the identity of each wine will be revealed, along with its history and characteristics, closing this gastronomic adventure with a toast to shared knowledge.
The experience includes:
Pairing of 3 savoury tapas and a dessert
Tasting of 2 wines per dish
Guided experience
Price: €35.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/vinomios-imperfectos-tickets-1829279106049
Friday 7th of November from 17:30h to 19:30h – Wine and art workshop with Rufina Santana
Come and enjoy a masterclass in wine painting given by Rufina Santana at Lanzarote Art Center.
Discover a different way of connecting with art while exploring the aromas and flavours of wine. A space to awaken your senses and unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment. No experience necessary.
The experience includes:
Masterclass by Rufina Santana
Materials and templates
Wine tasting and snacks
Price: €20
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-taller-enoartistico-rufina-santana-1848797104909
Sunday 9th of November from 9:30h to 16h – Wine Route 2025: La Geria, Rubicón and El Grifo Wineries
A tour of three of La Geria’s most iconic wineries.
Spectacular finale of the Malvasía Week with a tour of three of Lanzarote’s wine temples: Bodegas El Grifo, La Geria and Rubicón. A journey through the most unique volcanic landscape in the Canary Islands. Departing the Cabildo esplanade where you’ll be taken back to at the end. The grand finale awaits you at Bodegas Rubicón: a memorable toast accompanied by a snack in a unique setting that will make this day an experience to remember.
The experience includes:
Bus transport
Guided tours
Wine tasting and snack
Price: €40
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-ruta-por-el-paisaje-del-vino-1851749074329
All Week – ConVinados at Nakai Bar
During the whole Malvasía Week, the Nakai restaurant in Playa Honda will offer a special ConVinados (a play on words meaning both “Combined” and “WithWine”) menu, which combines the best wines of Lanzarote with exquisite dishes, designed for the most demanding palates.
Price: €46
Bookings: +34 660 65 35 22
Keep an eye on their social media for any updates and/or changes:
Facebook: Vinos de Lanzarote https:www.facebook.com/vinosdelanzarote
Instagram: @vinosdelanzarote [https:www.instagram.com/vinosdelanzarote
Website: https://semanamalvasia.weebly.com/
