Mazapán de almendra y bienmesabe Food and drink · Tejeda, Gran Canaria - Oeste, Las Palmas Image of Tejeda, not of the place itself. The cultivation of both sweet and bitter almonds gave rise to a confectionery tradition of its own in Tejeda, with almond marzipan and bienmesabe as traditional preparations, along with artisanal ice creams in local flavors and highland honey. Photo: Fotografia enviada per Hugo What to see and do in Tejeda