Attività Gran Canaria

Attività nell'aria Gran Canaria

Why not take a tour of the island by helicopter or light air craft during your stay in Gran Canaria.

These amazing trips allow you to experience the very best of the Island from the air. You can take in the spectacular views of the Maspolomas dunes and the south coast, or an in land flight to see the amazing mountain ranges and the famous Roque Nublo.

Your experienced guide will tell you all about the Island and what there is to see.

All other air activities like sky diving and parasailing are as well available in Gran Canaria.

Camminate Gran Canaria

This is undoubtedly the ideal way of discovering the natural and historic treasures hidden within the island’s 32 protected natural areas. The island terrain has an intricate network of foot paths ranging from easy forest paths and bridle paths to tracks and trails that are strictly for expert hikers. Depending on the route you choose you can go from “coast to highlands” with very gentle slopes and almost in a straight line. Or you can choose a more intricate path that runs along gorges; they tend to be more circuitous and steeper, as they cross these features of the land.

Camminate Isole Canarie

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Giardini botanici Gran Canaria

The Gran Canaria has many botanic gardens that are with in a zoo, these areas provide the island with an area to study and educate others about the animals and plants that live in this environment.

There are several theme parks like a cactus park, banana park and a crocodile park.

Giri dell'isola Gran Canaria

An organized trip is probably the easiest way to see the island, taking you to all the best spots. For these of you who wish to hire a car and venture out all you need is a good map. The easiest way to see the Island is to divide it into areas coastal and Inland.

A tour of the Capital Las Palmas is essential, taking in places like La Vegueta, Playa de las Canteras, La Isleta and Santa Catalina. In the city you will find many museums and culture interests, including the house where Christopher Columbus stayed and the fantastic Santa Ana Cathedral.

The best way to experience the North is in two areas, first inland taking in the towns of Teror, Moya, Valleseco, and Arucas. Second the coastal areas of Agaete, Gáldar and Puerto de Las Nieves.

In the center of the island you have many small villages that are untouched by tourism, with amazing views over the mountains and out to the sea. On the East side of the Island you will find places like San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Fataga, Barranco de Guayedeque and Ingenio.

Moving around to the south of the Island you will find the main tourist areas of Playa del ingles, Maspolomas, and Puerto Rico. Also in the south of the island you will find the traditional fishing villages of Puerto de Mogán and Arguineguin, both having there own market once a week.

Gite a cavallo Gran Canaria

Lovers of this sport can go horseback riding through the valleys and take in the varied Canarian scenery and the amazing views. Whether you are a first timer or an experienced rider there is something for you. With several routes up through the mountains, you have the chance to take in the landscape of the island.

Pesca sportiva Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is an all year round fisherman's paradise. There are many fish to be caught here from the ultimate blue marlin, which can be up to 500kg in weight, to white marlin, yellowfin tuna, albacore tuna, big eye tuna, sierra tuna, bonito, wahoo, dorado which can all be caught by trolling with the lures. This is mainly May to September, but blue marlin have been caught in April and also October. Trolling is a very exciting way of fishing and spectacular sights are often seen - dolphins, whales, pilot whales, turtles and flying fish. Bottom fishing which is mainly done in the winter months, and also can be done at any time, gives us sting rays, sharks, barracuda, eels, snappers, amberjacks, octopus, and many other species of fish.

Pesca sportiva Isole Canarie

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Sport acquatici Gran Canaria

With the warm climate and clear waters, water sports are very popular here in Gran Canaria, from surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing, Jet Ski or parascending.

Kite surfing is becoming a very popular sport, the idea is very simple but good body strength and some coordination is need, as your body is the only connection between the board and the kite.

Windsurfing schools are available on the island so even as a beginner you can have the opportunity to try this sport and it can be mastered in just one day. For those more experienced wind surfers, the island provides very varied conditions throughout the year so you can choose the best time of year and also the best spot.

Surfing and body boarding can be done all year round however for the more experienced the best and consistent conditions are in autumn/winter, this time of year there can be some very big swells. The northeast of the Island is very popular for surfing but ensure you know the area.

Other water sports like parascending, banana boats, high speed boats and Jet Ski can be found at Playa del Ingles beach, Puerto Rico and Maspolomas.

Subacquea Gran Canaria

Whilst in Gran Canaria you can explore the underwater world and discover the rich marine life. There are many different species to be found around the Island including Angel Sharks, Logger Head Turtles, Common Rays, Bull Rays, Sting Rays, Octopus, Cuttlefish, Morays, Barracuda, Trumpet Fish, Parrot fish, Groupers, Puffers, Sea Horses and many more.

There are some great dive sites around the Island; in the South you will find several wrecks, reefs, walls and cave dives. In the East there is the famous Marine reserve at the village of Arinaga, which is one of only three Marine Reserves in the Canary Islands. Then in the North and Northwest of the island there are many wreck and reef dives. to offer all levels of divers.

The water temperature is around 20-24 degrees nearly all year round with crystal clear waters, giving perfect visibility. With this in mind the Island has something to offer every diver of every level.

Subacquea Isole Canarie

There is a lot of coastline (1491km) on the Canary Islands in proportion to the surface area. The geographic position of the Islands and the influence of the high pressure area over the Azores give the canaries a sunny and stable climate. There can be a great difference in weather between the north and south of each island due to the changes in altitude. With the exception of a few short storms, we have the ideal conditions for our favourite sport Scuba Diving.

The Canary Island waters are oceanic, benefiting from the Gulf Stream. This stream to a degree is what regulates the water temperature in these areas. This varies from a low of 19c in the winter and up to 25c in the summer. The further away from the African coast the cooler the water will become, for example the waters of El Hierro will be slightly cooler than of Lanzarote. These changes are an important factor as they affect the distribution of the marine species.

Although the Canary Islands are close to the African coast the waters here produce very little plankton, which makes them some of the clearest waters in the world, with visibility exceeding 30m at certain times of the year. Only in the spring you will find some vegetable plankton growth, this will only affect the visibility slightly.

In the Canary Islands you will find many different species depending on geographic position, water temperature, where the currents come from and also the composition of the sea bed. You will see both North Atlantic species (including tropical and sub tropical) and Mediterranean species, the ability to propagate has enabled them to establish themselves here. You can also find some Endemic species, found no where else in the world.

With the world ever changing we need to protect and conserve nature. With this in mind the Canary Islands have many marine reserves and more are being planned by the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for the future.

Taking all the above into account you could not ask for a better place to dive, with so many different species and so many different types of topography, caves, wrecks and shore dives you can dive a different place everyday.

Viaggi barca Gran Canaria

An ideal way to see the Island is from a boat. Most of the trips leave from Puerto Rico and Pasito Blanco. These are both situated in the south of the island.

If you would like to go on a dolphin and whale search, a site seeing cruise around the island or a party cruise, you will find it here. On Gran Canaria you will also find a Pirate ship that offers daily trips. Many of the boats have glass bottoms (including the ferry between Arguineguin and Mogan) which allow you to view all marine life in comfort, and if you would like to experience the underwater world without getting wet then you may want to try the submarine tour.