THINGS TO DO GRAN CANARIA 

Before knowing what things to in Gran Canaria, you have to know where. Almost half of the island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. You will find many different types of landscapes shaped by volcanos, water and wind. A rocky cost full of cliffs in the north, including the highest cliff in Europe in Agaete; the southern coast with endless beaches to relax and forget about everything; a world full of peaks and canyons at the heart of the island including different ecosystems like humid forests, cactus desserts or pine foretst. In between a range  of small charming villages and cities full of history. 

A nice day of complete lazyness sunbathing in a dessert-like beach. An incredible hiking day at 2.000 meters almost touching the sky. A gastronomical experience where you can eat some fish as fresh as it gets after visiting a winery tasting tropical wines. A boat party or a kayaking trip to the most virgin regions of the island. Just 1.000 things to do in Gran Canaria. All of these plans are possible, you only have to know where to go. Discover Gran Canaria places.

What kind of visitor are you? You need to lay on the beach your whole trip to disconnect? Or you do want some action? A little action or a complete active program? There are as many type of excursions as visitors.  Lets take Las Palmas as an example of the diversity of things to do in Gran Canaria. In the capital of the island you can experience a 90 minutes guided tour in the historic city centre. You could also add a visit to a museum like the House of Columbus with lots of great history about the Discovery of Amercia and the relation between the new world and the islands or the Canarian Museum, a walk through the lifestyle of the canary aborigins. You could also add  to your tour the neighborhood of Triana which is also part oft he historic city center with many buildings showing the architechtonic transformation of the city in the last centurys: art nouvau, rationalism. What about the harbour, the Aquarium, Las Canteras beach? And this is just in the city.

Gran Canaria has many small villages like Teror, Arucas, Gáldar, Agaete, Tejeda… All of them are incredibly charming, however every one has a particular personality. Traditional sweets, a great variety of cheese, a village in the middle of a lava lanscape in the middle of nowhere or one surrounded by an incredible green forest. Cheese museum, rum factory, or an incredible aborigin cave? Which is the best route if you want to see a couple of villages in one day? Find your things to do in Gran Canaria and your perfect Gran Canaria excursions.

You want to stay active in your holidays and do more than laying on the beach and doing some excursions around the island? Good news: there are still plenty of things to do in Gran Canaria. Surfing, hiking, diving, mountain biking or learning Spanish. Active tourism is everyday more and more popular in the island.

Did you ever want to learn Spanish? What about doing so while enjoying your holiday in Spain? Gran Canaria is growing as a Spanish learning destination. Learning does not appear to be in line with the idea of holiday at first sight, but it is indeed a great idea. In an intensive Spanish course you can learn Spanish in the morning and enjoy the island in the afternoon. It helps you to really disconnect from work back home. Your brain is active and thinking about new stuff. If you take a course in the right school, this activity can be very fun and it helps you understand the Spanish culture much better. You can also profit from affordable accommodation options offered by Spanish schools. This could be on of those suprising and great things do in Gran Canaria. 

And what about surf? 10 years ago only locals used to surf, but Las Canteras beach has grown to be a paradise to practice surf with over 10 surf schools located at the side of the beach with the best waves coming from the Atlantic. What will be your next Gran Canaria activities?

Did you know that Las Palmas is one of the Top 10 biggest cities in Spain? Many people find it surprising since the first image that comes to mind when you hear the word Canary Islands are never ending beaches, resorts and maybe incredible volcanic landscapes. But yes, the islands also host the 9th biggest city in Spain. After the big 4 Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Valencia, Las Palmas is among those cities with a big city flair like Zarazgoza, Bilbao, Málaga or Palma de Mallorca. A beautiful catedral and a charming historic city centre, lots of shopping centers with onlye 6,5% VAT, an incredible city beach of 4 kms and a very active nightlife. Many of the things to do in Gran Canaria can be found in the capital of the island. 

In Las Palmas you will find life and culture on every corner. The city has various big theatres, an incredible auditorium at the beach for classic music concerts, and many seasonal festivals: the Carnival of Las Palmas, The International Film Festival of Las Palmas, WOMAD (World of Music Art & Dance), TeMuDas Festival (Teatro, Música y Danza)…Even though there is enough to do at the usual bars, clubs and theatres, we like to add a little spice to life with one festival per month in average. 

You know already everything you need to know about Gran Canaria’s places, excursions and posible activities and still need more action? You are looking for special attractions? Water fun at Aqualand, a beautiful wildlife experience with the whole family in Palmitos Park or watching wales and dolphins in freedom. 

The world of things to do in Gran Canaria does not stop on land. The Canary Islands have a rich biodiversity on land but also in the sea. There are three protected marine reserves in the islands and Gran Canaria itself have a lot to offer with its 256 kilometers of coastline.  Mogán, Arquineguin, Sardina del Norte, there are many places to learn a new sport or to practice your favorite one. There are many diving schools all around the island, all counting with the international standards and professionals you need to practice diving. Take a look at the different options and enjoy what’s below the island.

If you still have energy in your body after a long day of experiences in Gran Canaria, you need to learn more about the nightlife on the island and things to do in Gran Canaria at night. People in the islands like to party, and they like it a lot. Our subtropical culture drives us to eat together out in restaurants, to drink a nice cold beer or a tasty wine in good company and to dance, we love to dance. You can experience an incredible gastronomy or discover the best bars and clubs in Las Palmas. Especially the weekends are very busy, while you can go out almost every day if you are on a touristic location. No matter where you are, you always have different options depending on your taste for things to do in Gran Canaria at night.