La Rika is a wine bar with a tapas kitchen in Puerto del Carmen, in the municipality of Tías, and it works for two kinds of traveller: the one who wants a glass at the end of the day and the one who wants to understand what grows on this island. The list leans towards the Canaries and especially Lanzarote, where vines are planted in volcanic ash and give low yields, sharp acidity and a marked stony, saline character. It is a practical place to learn why these wines taste the way they do, without any museum tone. The team treats wine as something to explain rather than just pour. They run guided tastings for small groups that walk through the tasting method step by step — look, smell, taste — glasses in hand and no ceremony. They will also help you choose a bottle and match it to the tapas on the menu. The visit itself is uncomplicated: a table, a glass, something to eat and a conversation. If wine is the reason you travel, this is a sensible stop in Puerto del Carmen to try Canary bottles you are unlikely to find at home.
What it offers
- Visits
- Restaurant
Getting there
C. Toscon, 7, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas. Coordinates: 28.9233, -13.6762.