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Beach

Las Canteras Beach
, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A barrier reef just off shore of Las Canteras Beach breaks up the waves as the water rolls in and makes for easy swimming. Enjoy the warm san

Tours from 21 €

Neighborhood

Vegueta
, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Narrow cobblestone streets, grand cathedrals, and centuries-old houses with verandas characterize Vegueta. The neighborhood’s founding dates

Tours from 7 €

Spa

Thalasso Gloria Amadores
, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Thalasso Gloria Amadores is a clifftop hotel and thalassotherapy spa with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, especially from the decks. K

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Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

Duration: 3 hours

When you try scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Puerto Rico Diving, we make the difference. We always conduct our try dives in small groups (maximum 2 students to 1 instructor) as we believe this makes your first experience under water more relaxing and fun! We take everything at a pace you are comfortable with and allow you to discover a whole new world under the sea. At Puerto Rico Diving we believe it is important that your first taste of scuba diving should be as relaxing, informative and safe as possible.

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Spa

Spas
, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Beach

Playa de Amadores
, Amadores

The horseshoe shape of Playa de Amadores beach protects it from the roughness of the ocean, making it an ideal swimming spot. Jump off the pi

Tours from 86 €

Nightlife

Piccadilly Music Pub
, Puerto Rico

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Five Star Boat Experience

Duration: 4 hours

We have designed the Five Star experience so that each of our clients can enjoy an atmosphere out of the ordinary, a concept of Beach club in the sea with comfortable Balinese beds, and a tour between virgin beaches and coves, where you can discover Gran Canaria from a privileged view. All accompanied by a quality gastronomic selection and an extensive menu of champagne, cocktails and juices.

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Nightlife

Eiffel Bar
, Playa del Ingles

With a bright and modern decor, Eiffel Bar offers a chic and very Parisian ambiance. Many seating options are available, with a terrace and l

Beach

Playa de Mogan
, Puerto de Mogan

Soak up the sun on Playa de Mogan, a crescent-shaped expanse of golden sand, popular with families. Situated in the heart of the village, the

Tours from 34 €

Beach

Playa de Maspalomas
, Maspalomas

A popular site for sunbathing and water sports, the 7 km (4.5 mi) Playa de Maspalomas borders the impressive Maspalomas sand dunes and stretc

Tours from 50 €

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City Sightseeing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Discover the scenic city of Las Palmas on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. Along the way you’ll see everything this beautiful destination has to offer, including Las Palmas Cathedral, the old town at Vegueta, Teatro Perez Galdos, El Corte Ingles and more! Listen to the on-board audio tour commentary for fascinating insights into the city’s history. With this 24 hour pass you can explore Gran Canaria’s capital at your own pace, whilst experiencing stunning panoramic views from the open-top deck. This sightseeing ticket includes a guided tour of Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, one of the most popular attractions in Las Palmas.

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Nightlife

Ricky’s Cabaret Bar
, Playa del Ingles

This is the official Facebook of the internationally renowned Ricky’s Cabaret Bar. Ricky’s is owned and run by Gail and her partner Penny. Ri

Nightlife

Sparkles Showbar
, Playa del Ingles

Beach

Playa Puerto Rico
, Puerto Rico

Tours from 38 €

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Guided Tour Old Town Las Palmas
Guided Tour Old Town Las Palmas

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Las Canteras Beach Snorkeling and species identification Tour
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Explore Mogan with emotion and collect fantastic memories
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Discover Las Palmas City by Bike in 4 hours
Discover Las Palmas City by Bike in 4 hours

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For a view of the sea, consider lodging along the coast in one of the following neighborhoods: Arenales, Ciudad Jardín, Alcaravaneras, Santa Catalina, Ciudad Jardín, or La Isleta. These districts boast an assortment of hotels, rental apartments, and lodging near the beach that is also within walking distance of the city center. For an urban vibe, with a view over the modern city, consider accommodations in the city’s old town or its earliest neighborhoods: Vegueta, San José, and Triana.

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Top 30 Things to do in Gran Canaria in 2023

Find out what to do in Gran Canaria during your holidays. If you have not decided to come or revisit the island again, check these 40 reasons.

We propose you a list of the best things to do and the main places to see in the island with the related guided excursions to visit them.

If you already know the tourist area where you are going to stay, please also check what to do in Playa del ingles, things to do in Maspalomas, the top things to in Puerto Rico, in Puerto de Mogan or San Agustin.

What to do in Gran Canaria

We recommend you to spend, at least one or two days of your holidays, enjoying some of these activities.

Visit the island

You can either visit the most emblematic places on a comfortable bus driven by an expert driver and accompanied by an official local guide or you can discover the island on a jeep safari that will take you to spectacular spots only reachable with this kind of tours.

Enjoy a boat trip

Choose among many of the boat trips in Gran Canaria.   Feel the thrill of whale and dolphin watching, experience an incredible tour on board of a submarine, relax on a glass bottom boat that will take you from Arguineguin to Puerto de Mogan or on a ferry from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogan, spend a day going fishing on one of our boats or enjoy a boat party with Dj, musicians, dancers and the best atmosphere of the island.

Have fun doing water activities

Some beaches like Taurito, Puerto de Mogan or Playa del Ingles offer some of the most demanding water activities such as parasailing flights, jet ski tours, jet ski rental, banana boat rides or kayak rental.

Drive a buggy

Is there anything more fun to do than a buggy tour in Gran Canaria? Enjoy one of the 2 buggy safari available, one 100% off-road and the and the other one the includes asphalt roads and off-road adventure.

Ride on a camel or on a horse

Be a Tuareg for a moment riding on camel in Maspalomas or in Fataga. But if you love horse riding, you can ride a horse in one of the most beautiful ravines of the island.

Go to a theme park

Come with your friends and family to the best theme parks in Gran Canaria: Sioux City park, Palmitos park zoo, Aqualand water park or Holliday World amusement park.

20 places you must see and visit in Gran Canaria

SOUTHERN AREA 

Puerto de Mogán

Known as “Little Venice” thanks to its canals, this city nestled in an old fishing town is one of Gran Canaria’s most visited places. Walk along its quiet streets, lined with white-faced two-story houses with colorful flowers on their balconies. Enjoy its beach, tour its sports pier or eat something at one of the numerous restaurants. If you come on a Friday, you can also explore its popular market.

Don’t forget that you can experience a unique adventure from Puerto de Mogán: going 20 metres under the sea in a yellow submarine.

Related tours

• Puerto de Mogan and its market tour
• Around the Island tour
• Yellow Submarine trip – meeting point Puerto de Mogan harbor
• Yellow Submarine trip plus bus shuttle

Dunes of Maspalomas

Without a doubt, the landscape formed by the dunes of Maspalomas is the island’s most representative and iconic. Its 400 hectares of dunes, which can be over 10 metres high and stretch to the banks of Maspalomas Beach, make this place one of Gran Canaria’s most photographed. The best place to contemplate the immensity of this natural space is the Lookout near the Riu Palace Maspalomas hotel.

If you want to feel like a nomad, we recommend you do one of Gran Canaria’s most popular activities and go on a camel ride through the Dunes of Maspalomas.

Related tours

• Camel Ride in Gran Canaria

Maspalomas Lighthouse

The Maspalomas Lighthouse has been declared a World Heritage Site and is one of the oldest functioning lighthouses on the Canary Islands. It is 60 metres tall and up to 6.2 metres wide, which means it can be seen from almost anywhere on Maspalomas Beach.

Guayadeque Ravine

Declared a Natural Monument and a World Heritage Site, the Guayadeque Ravine is one of the island’s most well-known and beautiful canyons. It is 11 kilometres long and its steep walls are hundreds of metres tall.It’s worth visiting some of the cave dwellings that are still inhabited today, as well as sampling something in one of the restaurants serving Canarian or international cuisine.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …

Village of Agüimes

The historic centre of Agüimes is, without a doubt, one of Gran Canaria’s most beautiful. The houses offer the perfect example of the island’s traditional architecture, with stone and lime facades. Touring its streets, you will see many sculptures adorning them, the most popular of which is the camel.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …

Degollada de la Yegua Lookout

Very close to Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés is a landscape that you can’t miss. It’s one of those hidden treasures that is much closer than you think.

From the Degollada de la Yegua Lookout, you can see a panoramic view of the Fataga ravine, a large canyon 15 metres long and comprised of arid scenery, which is gorgeous at any time of day.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …
• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …

Fataga

This small town in the island’s southern region is also one of the island’s most beautiful. It is outstanding due to its location in the Fataga Ravine, the beauty of the surrounding palm trees, and the traditional Canary architecture of its homes. Its narrow, steep and cobbled streets are lined with low houses with white facades made of stone that contrast with the wooden windows and doors.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …
• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …
• VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide

Valley of 1000 Palms

Located in the Fataga Ravine, this area has numerous Canary palm trees (Phoenix canariensis), which make this an oasis in the desert.In addition to seeing this valley on our excursions, you can also ride a camel through the Fataga Ravine while enjoying the canyon’s impressive views.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …
• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …
• VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide
• Excursion in a 4X4 Jeep with a chauffeur/guide

CENTRAL AREA 

Village of Tejeda

Tejeda is considered one of Spain’s most beautiful villages due to its location and the white facades of its houses, which is typical of the island’s traditional architecture. Located 1050 metres above sea level, Tejeda is in itself a spectacular lookout from which to contemplate Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga.

Related tours

• VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide

Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga

These rocky monoliths in central Gran Canaria are two of the island’s most important natural symbols. Located very close to one another, Roque Nublo (Cloud Rock) is larger at 80 metres tall and a height of 1,813 metres above sea level, while Roque Bentayga reaches 1,414 metres above sea level.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Vip Tour – Guayadeque ravine, Firgas, Roque Nublo, Fataga, Valley of the thousand palms, …
• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …
• VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide

Bandama Crater

Also known as the Bandama Caldera or the Bandama Volcano, this crater is the island’s largest at over 1,000 metres in diameter and 200 metres deep.

From the nearby lookout, you can contemplate the crater, the coast and some villages toward the north, since it is 569 metres above sea level.

Related tours

• Excursion to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bandama Volcano and the Botanical Garden

Church of Saint John the Baptist

Located in the historic district of the city of Arucas, this neoclassic church was built between 1909 and 1977. Its impressive facade causes many people to call it the Cathedral of Arucas.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …

Village of Teror

Teror is probably the most-visited town in Gran Canaria due to its charm. The historic centre is known for the facades of its two-story houses in which the wooden balconies really stand out.Take advantage of your time in Teror to visit the Basilica of the Pine, one of the most venerated churches on the island.

Related tours

• Gran Canaria Highlights – Arucas, Teror, Roque Nublo, Valley of the thousand palms, viewpoint of “Degollada de la Yegua, …
• Visit to Teror and San Mateo markets

Basilica of Our Lady of the Pine

The Basilica of the Pine is located in the historic district in the village of Teror and was built in the neoclassic and gothic styles.

It is a pilgrimage destination for the inhabitants of Gran Canaria since the island’s patron saint, the Virgin of the Pine, is found here.

NORTHERN AREA

Village of Agaete

Agaete is the most beautiful fishing village in northern Gran Canaria. It stands out thanks to its peaceful streets, maritime path, beach and wall. If you do an excursion on the island, this is a good place to eat and to sample Canarian cuisine.

Another good reason to visit Agaete is to see its spectacular scenery, in which the cliffs along the coast contrast with the greenery of the valleys in the island’s interior.

Related tours

• Around the Island tour

Los Tilos de Moya

The area known as Los Tilos de Moya is a leafy forest, mainly of laurisilva and lindens, located near the village of Moya.

The scenery in this thick forest contrasts with the landscapes of the grand ravines and arid lands found in the island’s southern region.

Related tours

• VIP tour in a van with a chauffeur/guide

LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

The city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital of the island and of the “Las Palmas” province. It is also the most populous city in the Canary Islands. It is worth exploring:

Vegueta Neighborhood

The Vegueta Neighborhood is the city’s historic centre, the seed from which Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flourished. Its origins date back to when the Crown of Castille conquered the island toward the end of the 15th century.

It’s worth walking along its streets and getting to know the Plaza de Santa Ana with the Cathedral,Town Houses, Canary Museum and the Columbus Museum.

Related tours

• Excursion to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Bandama Volcano and the Botanical Garden
• Hop-On Hop-Off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Bus

Santa Ana Cathedral

Declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument, the cathedral is the island’s most important church and various styles are mixed in its architecture, especially neoclassic and gothic. If you decide to go up the bell tower, you will be able to see magnificent views of the Plaza de Santa Ana and the city.

Shopping Districts: Triana, Mesa and López

Triana Street, José Mesa Avenue and López Street are the capital’s most important shopping districts. On these streets and their side streets, the biggest clothing, shoe, perfume and jewelry brands can be found, to name a few, in addition to cafes and restaurants where you can eat and drink.

High City Lookout

Nestled in an area not often frequented by tourist is a lookout that offers spectacular views of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.