If you're looking for activities in Gran Canaria, stay here because we are going to review everything you can do on the island. Except skiing and other winter sports, we can say that In Gran Canaria you can do all kinds of activities. Being an island, We highlight water activities, although we should not leave aside aerial activities for those looking for real adrenaline. Below we tell you which are the best activities to do in Gran Canaria. Let's go!
Gran Canaria Activities
As we told you, being an island located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, water activities are Gran Canaria's biggest attraction. We highlight the surfing, diving, kayaking, boat rentals, coasteering and parasailing. If you like, we are going to go over each type of activity and tell you the areas in which you can do each of them. There will be activities that you can do in various places, but it can always be better, due to the natural environment or weather conditions, to do them in a specific area of Gran Canaria.
Water activities in Gran Canaria
✔ Surfing in Gran Canaria
Possibly surfing and all its modalities is one of the activities to do in Gran Canaria better known. Starting by Pozo Izquierdo, the world windsurfing mecca. On the other hand, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the Las Canteras beach you can take one surf, longboard and bodyboard class. What is distinctive about Gran Canaria is that All these sports can be practiced 365 days a year given the good weather conditions on the island: sun, waves and wind (depending on the area and activity to be carried out).
Surfing and all its variants is one of the most relevant activities in Gran Canaria. In fact, in addition to world windsurfing championships, world bodyboard championships are held. There are many waves or wave zones in Gran Canaria. If you are going to surf on your own, you may be interested in this article on where to surf in Gran Canaria.
✔ Kayak Gran Canaria
One of the activities that we like to do with friends in Gran Canaria is rent a kayak and discover coves. As we see it, The best area to do it is in El Pajar because the water is like a plate and you can visit several beaches in the area.. The next photo we show you is on a route we took from Santa Águeda to Montaña Arena beach passing through different coves. You can learn more about this activity here.
The cool thing about this route is that next to Santa Águeda you can eat delicious food with sea views at La Bahía del Pajar. By the way, don't be scared by the cement factory in El Pajar, let's hope they tear it down soon.
✔ Coasteering Gran Canaria
On the other hand, if you like risky sports, you may be interested in trying the coastering o coasteering in Gran Canaria. This type of aquatic activity combines several types of adventure sports while you go on a tour. This is: hiking, high jumps into the sea, climbing, diving, abseiling, cave exploration, rope bridge, among others.
That is, depending on the orography of the coast, you will have to do one thing or another. Come on, A great plan to do with friends and have a good time. Take note if you are looking for ideas for a bachelor party in Gran Canaria! If you want, you can expand more information about this activity here.
✔ Diving and snorkeling, two essential activities in Gran Canaria
If we had to highlight another of the water activities in Gran Canaria, without a doubt we would opt for the diving. There are several diving areas in Gran Canaria known for their sea beds and landscapes. They are mainly Sardinia del Norte, The Cathedral, Risco Verde and The Bastard. If you want to discover more beaches where you can snorkel and dive in Gran Canaria, we have a complete article for you.
The seabed of Gran Canaria is very diverse as it is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.. We invite you to personally meet the old, the Canarian parrotfish, as well as the greenfish with a diving baptism. You can discover many marine species by doing snorkeling in Gran Canaria, so bring your diving goggles and let's investigate!
✔ Parasailing Gran Canaria
Regarding parasailing in Gran Canaria or water parachute, we believe that the best areas to do it is in la Anfi del Mar beach and in the Beach of Puerto Rico. Here are the typical aquatic activity companies that offer everything and, in addition, are open 365 days a year. Therefore, you now know where you have to go if you want to fly over the Atlantic Ocean.
Skydiving, incredible activities in Gran Canaria
Skydiving is also one of the activities that only few dare to do wherever they travel or as a life experience. Possibly, next to bungee jumping, It is one of the activities in which adrenaline is released the most. Although here the fall is much longer and with views of the Maspalomas Dunes. That we know, There are only two companies that carry out skydiving activities in Gran Canaria. They are both in the south and are iJump and Skydive Gran Canaria.
Boat rental Gran Canaria
It is likely that one of the most searched activities in Gran Canaria rent a boat with skipper. Whether to enjoy with friends, a private family getaway, a proposal, a bachelor party, etc. Without a doubt, it is the best way to get to know the southern coast of Gran Canaria. You will see that many areas are mega built, but luckily there are still virgin areas like the El Perchel cove and Tiritaña beach. Two ideal places to anchor and snorkel.
Therefore, we could say that this is one of the activities in the south of Gran Canaria top, although possibly also the most expensive. To rent a private sailboat in Gran Canaria note two sport springs. The most local is Pasito Blanco, the most touristy and accessible is Puerto de Mogán.
Whale Watching
Likewise, one of the annual what to do with children in Gran Canaria that are most in demand is the whale watching. Whether or not you are lucky enough to see dolphins (wild animals are not like a zoo), there is no doubt that The experience of going on a boat for a child is a great experience.
Finally, you should know that if you are looking for activities in the south of Gran Canaria, as it is a very touristy area, you will always have the typical offer of rental of jet skis, skates, jet ski, banana boat, etc.. You will be able to find these activities mainly in the tourist areas of Puerto Rico or Anfi del Mar. By the way, the island does not have rivers, so do not look for rafting in Gran Canaria.
Bungee jumping. Risky activities in Gran Canaria
We as residents have never done bungee jumping in Gran Canaria and we do not believe that the destination is one of the best to carry out this activity. As we have shown you, The water activities are the bomb and you will always be able to do bungee jumping in other more spectacular destinations such as the Kawaru River in Queenstown (New Zealand). In any case, if you don't have the option and you want to give someone this experience in Gran Canaria, you can, you can 🙂
Activities Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Now, if you like, let's go on to detail some activities. what to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a city linked to the sea with many plans to make.
✔ Surfing in Las Palmas
One of the activities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria what you can do all year round is a surf course or a paddle surf route on Las Canteras beach. Here there are a number of schools where you can hire one or more classes. The surf area of Las Canteras is known as La Cícer, here the waves are stronger. On the contrary, The paddle surf area is concentrated around the Reina Isabel hotel.. That is, right where the coral barrier that locals call La Barra is. In the next photo you can see it perfectly.
✔ Transparent kayak in Las Canteras
Another activities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to do In Las Canteras, you can rent a transparent kayak to explore the beach.
✔ Paragliding in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
As regards the paragliding in Gran Canaria, this activity is only carried out in the capital. Specifically, in the area of The Giles and therefore, with panoramic views of the entire Las Canteras beach and even Las Alcaravaneras beach. You can have more information and experience from other users here.
Video with the 10 best activities in Gran Canaria
Below, we share with you a video with what we believe to be the ten best activities in Gran Canaria to discover its most authentic side. We look forward to seeing you in our YouTube Channel with more content. Also on our Instagram account @welovegrancanaria where we go sharing our day to day in Gran Canaria with many plans and activities.
Gran Canaria Guides
Finally, we invite you to Take a look at our digital guides to the island where we propose routes and itineraries to discover what to do in Gran Canaria on your own. This way you won't have to look for information here and there and you will save time planning your stay on the island.
