Things to do

Many visitors to Gran Canaria never venture away from their Resort (indeed, some do not leave their Hotel!) and leave the island having seen little more than the rather ugly coastline between the Airport and the Southern Beach Resorts. This … Continued

Big-game FishingBlue and White Marlin, Spearfish, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo, Blue Fin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Swordfish and Bonito are just some of the game fish species that can be caught around Gran Canaria. These migratory fish tend to be in … Continued

Gran Canaria is an absolute Mecca for Windsurfers, not only has it produced one of the Greatest Windsurfers in the History of the Sport – Bjorn Dunkerbeck, it also regularly hosts PWA Tour Events. Along with Dunkerbeck, the Island has … Continued

Gran Canaria, with it’s well-developed Tourist Infrastructure and numerous Dive Schools, is a great place to learn to dive. Water Temperatures vary from about 18°C in the winter to 26°C in the late Summer, making it a comfortable dive location … Continued

As you would expect from a major tourist destination such as Gran Canaria, there are a huge selection of excursions catering to tourists in the resorts. Many of these can be booked with your Rep, Hotel Reception or through a … Continued

Water ParksAqualandAqualand claim that their water park near Maspalomas is the biggest in the Canary Islands. The 90,000m² park is open throughout the year and has 13 Rides and 33 water slides. Regarded as the best water park in Gran … Continued

Playa de las CanterasThis is the playground of the city of Las Palmas and is said by some to be one of the best city beaches in Europe, although the colour of the sand is not the most attractive.This 3.8km … Continued