10 Excursions you can do in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is, without a doubt, a paradise where you can enjoy a wide variety of activities of different styles and fields. That is why we have decided to make this publication where we will teach you, the ones that we consider, are the 10 best excursions that you can make on the island.

What excursions do you make in Gran Canaria?

Next, we have selected 10 activities that you can do on the island of Gran Canaria, some of them longer than others but all will be able to provide you with a unique experience.

1. Gran Canaria Tour

You will have the opportunity to know the history of the island of Gran Canaria, on this amazing excursion, lasting approximately 7-8 hours. Provided by Vimotions..

A professional guide will stay by your side at all times while tells you all about the interesting places you will visit.

We will start our journey through the history of our island, visiting Guayadeque, a magical area full of Aboriginal soul, where we will discover caves made by our ancestors.

We will continue to visit the village of Agaimes. We will visit a plantation of aloe vera, plant famous for its healing properties. From there they will set course for Firgas, Valleseco and finally, Fataga.

2. Whale and dolphin watching in Gran Canaria

This activity is ideal for animal lovers and families who will not want to miss the opportunity to see marine animals in their natural environment, taking advantage of this boat tour to observe whales and dolphins.

In this activity carried out by   Taxi Boat  you will enjoy the views of the coast of Gran Canaria while sailing to see sea creatures. An on-board guide will provide you with live feedback at all times.

We head from Puerto Rico to the area of Anfi and Puerto de Mogán. There you can feel the beautiful sights. The tour will travel along the coast to one of the beautiful beaches or bays, where travelers can enjoy a swim.

After this refreshing break on the beach, they will go out to sea to spot dolphins and whales. Travelers will board a boat for about 2.5 hours through the waters of the Atlantic coast, at 35 knots of speed and toilets on board. Throughout the day, expert captains will offer a live professional narrative about marine life.

3. Seabed diving tour

Visiting Gran Canaria and not exploring its seabed would be a serious mistake since the island has a unique marine fauna, for this tour we recommend   PADI 5 Star Dive  Center.

It is a diving center that has been established in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, offering a quality treatment for 15 years. Where you can find diving for all levels: try beginner dives, PADI certification courses and guided diving trips.

4. Star-watching experience

On this tour we will hold an astronomy workshop in the south of Gran Canaria carried out by the company AstroGC..

At an appropriate point and with very little light pollution located in the area of the Girls Dam, where an astronomy talk will be held and a powerful telescope will be mounted and we will dedicate ourselves to observe the sky: stars, nebulae, galaxies, planets, satellites.

Transportation will be included from the tourist areas of southern Gran Canaria. They will be divided into small groups to make the experience more personalized.

5. Yacht tour in the South of the island

This tour is given by the hand of Esnautica, excursion that you can hire or book through our website www.apphosticasa.com  or, accessing through this  link.. 

The yacht tour experience also has the possibility to add other activities such as parachute flight or a fun jet ski circuit. In case of hiring any of these additional water activities, they will be carried out first, and then we will set sail on the yacht.

The exit will be from the pier of Arguineguín and we will sail along the coast towards the beach further south. During the route it is not uncommon for us to meet some group of dolphins who come to play near the hull of the yacht. Stay vigilant because it’s definitely an amazing experience.

Once we have reached the beach, the crew will anchor the yacht and prepare the meal. While you wait, you can relax enjoying the unrivalled climate of the Canary Islands and, why not, take a refreshing swim in Atlantic waters away from the noise of the city.

After this, we set sail again towards the pier to end an experience that will surely be one of the most memorable of your holiday in Gran Canaria. When we get to the pier, we’ll take you back to the hotel so you don’t have to worry about transportation.

If you are thinking of organizing a half-day boat tour, unique and unforgettable where fun, free time, relaxation, adventure and a family atmosphere is guaranteed, this is your excursion.

6. Mountain bike tours

Come and enjoy the best mountain bike routes in Gran Canaria with  Gravity Center. In it you will make a tour that starts at 1,950 meters of altitude, surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Rural Park of Nublo, Pilancones or Guayadeque.

To carry out this activity you only need much desire to enjoy, which they will take care of the rest: Transport, qualified guide specialized in MTB, mechanical assistance.

No problem if you do not have a good handling of the bike, since there are several groups with different levels, in addition with the small groups can offer more personalized attention.

Its usual itinerary is as follows: Stop at: Parque Rural del Nublo,Parque Natural Pilancones, Barranco de Guayadeque. It is a demanding physical activity that you can enjoy all day.

7. Excursion to the local market of the port of Mogán

Every Friday there is an amazing street market in Puerto Mogán where you can find Canarian artisanal and gastronomic products, fashion accessories and souvenirs. Enjoy a Friday full of flavors, smells and surprises thanks to this tour..

Puerto Mogán is an idyllic place, with its well-kept architecture of water channels under the Italian inspiration invites you to stroll through its beautiful streets, sit on a terrace and have a drink by the sea, stroll along its marina and reach a beautiful beach.

8. Excursion to the Poem of the Sea

The Poema del Mar Aquarium in Gran Canaria has more than 350 different species of fish and marine life from all over the world, in it you can enjoy a wonderful day as a couple or with the family while discovering all the species of animals that are hidden in it.

9. Buggy Tour

This tour is a unique adventure where you can drive your own buggy on the roads of the natural park of  “Fataga”.   It is without a doubt an ideal experience for all those lovers of motor and nature that comes hand in hand with Buggy Pirates. 

The tour starts with paved roads to the viewpoint of Ayagaures “Pedro González” with its unforgettable views.

There, you can take some souvenir photos and then you will descend through bamboo reeds, palm trees and Indian tunos. They will then drive as an “adventurer” on a dirt road (offroad).

Buggies will be shared for bookings of 3 or 5 passengers. In case of needing individual buggies, reservations other than 1 passenger each must be made.

10. Private tour of Gran Canaria

Finally, we can not fail to visit the most beautiful corners of the island, and what better way to do it than with a private tour by the hand of   Gran Canaria Travels..

Thanks to them you will enjoy unique moments in the most unique places of this island, away from the crowds and beaten paths so you can have a high quality VIP experience.

The routes adapt to your needs. Unlike other tours, you can visit local markets, try authentic local food such as cheese, wine and gold-medaled rum.

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