Guachinches Parranderos

Canarian food and traditions

Guachinches Parranderos is a blog about guachinches, customs, and traditions in the Canary Islands. Its author, José Sacramento, posts about food, informal musical gatherings known as parrandas, and everyday island life. The publication says it has received more than 1.13 million visits.

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The site covers the history and current role of guachinches—traditional Canarian establishments that serve their own wine and home-cooked food—as well as recipes and local customs. A 2018 post traces guachinches to the 1950s and discusses the regulations that govern them today.

Craft section: Reciclando Emociones

The blog announces a new section called “Reciclando Emociones,” featuring the author’s work with recycled wood on El Hierro. The pieces use as many as twelve types of wood: eleven from the island—pine, cedar, heather, acacia, juniper, fig, avocado, beech, orange, mulberry, and Canary Island pine—and a twelfth, red Congo wood reclaimed from ships arriving at the port of La Restinga. The pieces are finished with linseed oil for a rustic look.

One featured work was inspired by La Lucha, a film by director José Alayón. Made from four types of recycled wood, it was presented on February 22 at the La Peña Conference and Auditorium Hall on El Hierro.

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The blog does not list a mailing address or email. Phone numbers shown are +34 699 605 875 and +34 636 996 721. It is on Facebook and X (Twitter).

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