Gran Canaria outdoor activities
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Chosen from many
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🧭 Best Outdoor Activities in Gran Canaria: Sports, Relax & Adventure
Discover the most complete range of outdoor activities in Gran Canaria. From adrenaline-pumping buggy tours and jeep safaris to exciting water sports like jet ski and parasailing.
Prefer something more relaxing? Choose our boat trips, such as dolphin watching, fun boat parties, or sport fishing. For families and couples, nothing beats a camel ride or a horse riding tour.
⚠️ Tip: Availability changes quickly, book in advance to secure your spot.
Most popular outdoor activities in August
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Camel ride in Maspalomas Dunes
Enjoy a 30-minute camel ride in the Maspalomas Dunes Nature Reserve, located... -
Dolphin trip + sail along the coast + water activities
Free cancellation: up to 36 hours in advance. -
Jet ski tours
Realize an excursion guided by an instructor, admire the coastline with huge... -
Boat party
Enjoy the best boat party in Gran Canaria with DJs, musicians accompanying... -
Parasailing
Free cancellation: for reservations with pick-up service, up to 36 hours in... -
Buggy tour - 100% off-road
Enjoy a magnificent day with a buggy excursion in Gran Canaria. Book...
Adventure activities
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Horse riding
4.3/5 - 274 reviews 1 hour: 46€ | 2 hours: 66€
Enjoy a horse riding excursion in Gran Canaria and get to know some of the wildest and most beautiful areas of the island.
Adventure activities in Gran Canaria
The island’s good weather and climate allow us to do outdoor activities in Gran Canaria all year round.
No prior experience is needed for any of the activities as guides or instructors will teach you to perform them correctly and safely. Before booking, consider the recommendations and requirements needed to enjoy them, and if you have any doubts, contact us at any time.
All activities can be done alone or with your partner, family, or friends.
Water Activities
Besides the boat trips, you can enjoy several water activities. Except for rare occasions when dangerous waves or strong winds prevent these activities from being safely carried out, you can do these activities any day of the year.
Most water activities happen in the southwest part of the island, in the calmest and most protected area. Due to this, the Puerto de Mogan and Taurito beaches are ideal, but in summer, you can also enjoy some of these activities in Playa del Ingles.
During kayaking. you will exercise while enjoying the sea, sun, and beautiful views of the nearby cliffs. If you have no experience, we recommend booking 1 hour.
Driving a jet ski is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable things to do in Gran Canaria. You can rent the jet ski to drive in a closed buoy circuit or take a jet ski tour along the coast.
Parasailing can be as exciting as relaxing. Also, at 100 meters high, you’ll get some magnificent views of the area.
If you are a fishing enthusiast or simply want to try this experience, with our fishing boat trips you can fish with the best equipment and with an expert crew.
We do not offer other water activities such as surf lessons, kite surfing, or windsurfing because they depend a lot on the weather and tide schedules.
Camel and Horse Rides
Enjoy a pleasant camel ride in Maspalomas or through the Barranco de Fataga, the only two places in Gran Canaria where you can ride. From babies to adults weighing 110 kilograms, everyone can enjoy this experience.
Actually, they are not camels, but dromedaries, and even though today it is one of the main tourist attractions on the island, these animals have been linked to the history and culture of Canarias for centuries, being essential for agriculture and transportation until the early 20th century.
If you want to ride a horse in Gran Canaria, the best option is a ride in the El Salobre area, located a few kilometers from Maspalomas. You can book a 1 or 2-hour ride, and no experience is required. If you’re an experienced rider, there’ll be some areas during the tour where you can trot and gallop.
Island Exploration Activities
We offer various ways to explore some of the most beautiful sites on the island. The hiking routes will take you to some spectacular sites that are only accessible on foot, while the jeep safaris will allow you to reach places that are only accessible with these types of vehicles to enjoy some of the best views of the island.
In the buggy tours, we’ll only be able to explore the island on asphalt roads since the dirt road sections pass through less interesting areas, where fun and respect for the environment prevail.
If you want to explore villages, monuments, and other points of interest, the best option is to take one of our guided tours in Gran Canaria.
What are the best outdoor activities for kids?
The most popular plans for families with children are the camel rides in Maspalomas, the dolphin watching boat trips, and the Yellow Submarine adventure.
What outdoor activities are there for adults?
All the activities we offer are suitable for adults, but the most requested ones are the boat trips, off-road Jeep safaris, Jet Ski tours, and Buggy excursions.
What are the best outdoor activities for couples?
Relaxing coastal boat trips, tandem parasailing flights, romantic camel rides, and horse riding routes are the most requested activities by couples visiting the island.
Great for the kids but we all had a great time.
Wonderful. My wife, her mother and I wanted to go with our 2 children, and they explained to us that it was best if we split into two groups. The older ones went in a group and we did the two hour tour and my children did the 1 hour tour. Highly recommended.
Spectacular for whale watching. I went with the intention of seeing dolphins, since that was what they guaranteed, but I was lucky enough to also see a whale. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen in my life.
Beautiful tour. We took the 2 hour excursion and had a marvellous time horse riding Gran Canaria galloping in a nice ravine.
We’ll repeat it next year. It was the first time we visited Gran Canaria and booked the tour to Roque Nublo well in advance. We liked it so much that next year we plan to come and do a different route.
Totally recommended, the staff is super nice, but if you get seasick take two biodramines to see if you can hold on, as it moves quite a bit. But still, it’s great and different from other activities
>This trip was great fun and worthwhile. Children will loved it as it’s only 40 mins. Enough time to see lots of fish and the shipwreck. Great experience climbing on and then down a ladder to board. Totally recommend.
Great with a group of friends. We booked three buggies between six people and had an awesome time. We took turns riding and everyone enjoyed the tour.
Commendable. I had ridden an elephant and horses, but I never thought I would ride a dromedary. Juan, the owner, was attentive at all times. Thank you.
Yellow submarine was absolutely amazing. Thought i might feel a little unsafe as dont like small spaces but i did not. Vessel is air conditioned & everyone has a seat with a window. Please bear in mind the steps into the vessel are horizontal, so if you struggle with mobility, this may not be for you! This trip is well worth the money.