Gran Canaria Tours and Excursions

What to See and Do in Gran Canaria: Dunes, Peaks, and Charming Villages

Gran Canaria is often called a miniature continent, and Gran Canaria tours and excursions prove the point: within a few kilometres you go from the Maspalomas dunes and southern beaches to the peaks of Roque Nublo and the colonial villages inland.

Maspalomas Dunes and Southern Beaches

The south holds the sun, the sand and most of the island’s beach options:

• Maspalomas Dunes, a sea of golden sand protected as a nature reserve
• Camel rides through the dunes at sunset
• Renowned beaches like Playa del Inglés, Amadores with its white sand, and Anfi del Mar
• Puerto de Mogán, known as «Little Venice» for its canals and bridges

Peaks and Inland Villages

The centre of the island is a Biosphere Reserve and a complete change from the coast:

• Route to Roque Nublo, a natural monument and symbol of Gran Canaria
• Visit Tejeda, one of Spain’s most beautiful villages, with views of the caldera
• Stroll through Teror, with its basilica and traditional Canarian balcony architecture
• Viewpoints like Pico de las Nieves, the highest point on the island

Marine Excursions and Whale & Dolphin Watching

The south-west coast is the usual departure point for spotting marine life:

• Catamaran and boat trips from Puerto Rico and Mogán to see dolphins and whales
• Stops for snorkelling and swimming in protected bays
• Glass-bottom boats ideal for families with children
• Sailing trips for a quieter day on the water

Island Adventure Tours

The ravines and mountain tracks are where the more active outings happen:

• Jeep safari through ravines and mountain roads
• Buggy or quad tours through valleys and dirt tracks
• Hiking in the Caldera de Bandama or the Guayadeque Ravine
• Climbing, canyoning, and via ferratas for those after more adventure

Las Palmas and North Coast

The capital and the north add a city, an urban beach and towns with a seafaring past:

• Tour of Vegueta, the historic old town of Las Palmas, with the Cathedral and Columbus House
• Las Canteras Beach, considered one of the best urban beaches in the world
• Visit the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden, with endemic Canarian flora
• Northern coastal towns like Agaete, famous for its natural pools

Between the jeep safari, the boat trip to see dolphins, the walk across the dunes and the colonial villages inland, Gran Canaria tours and excursions cover very different kinds of trip on an island that packs a lot into a small space.

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