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Sports on Gran Canaria

The fantastic weather of Gran Canaria makes the island a favorite among sporty individuals who love to participate in the vast range of activities the island has to offer. Especially watersports. Whether you enjoy sailing, windsurfing, diving, parasailing, or something even more adventurous, there’s something for everyone.

Here, we have gathered some information about the most exciting sports available.

Diving

The warm, crystal-clear waters surrounding Gran Canaria make diving a popular pastime for vacationers. The seabed is colorful, and the marine life is diverse. Divers may encounter rays, groupers, barracudas, turtles, tropical fish, and occasionally even sharks.

There are many diving schools to choose from, but make sure they are certified and meet all safety requirements. Your best bet is to ask your hotel reception for recommendations on professional schools.

Sailing

If you have salt water in your veins, look for marinas, local sailing clubs, and federations where you can rent yachts or catamarans for day trips or longer excursions.

In Las Palmas, check out the Federación de Vela, Puerto Deportivo, or the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria.
In Maspalomas, head to the Catamaran Club, Maspalomas Yacht Club, or Puerto Deportivo de Mogán for the best boats.

Water Skiing

There are numerous schools in different locations, too many to list. Most tourist beaches offer facilities for water skiing, jet skiing, and parasailing. You’ll usually find them right on the beach.

Windsurfing

This is one of the most popular sports and is practiced on many beaches. No matter where you are, there always seems to be enough wind to take your board out and sail.

There are many great places to go windsurfing in Gran Canaria, such as Playa de las Canteras (Las Palmas) and Dunkerbeck.

Hiking

Away from the coast, there are plenty of landscapes to explore. Gran Canaria has a rugged interior and many Caminos Reales (Royal Paths), ancient trails that date back to the Guanche era.

Many of these trails have been preserved and are used by hikers, offering a fantastic opportunity to see the island from a new perspective. Discover the many hiking opportunities in the mountains.

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Have fun on the beautiful Gran Canaria!

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