Time by the coast, a trip inland or a little of both: start with what you want from Gran Canaria and how much travelling you want to do. Use these guides to choose your base and shape your days.
Where you stay and how you get around will shape much of your trip. Make those choices first, then add the outings that interest you, allowing time for journeys and breaks. If you live on the island, the guides can also help you plan a day out or approach familiar places with fresh ideas.
Considering some time on the water? Check this activity's availability and conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Activity on TourBookGoSail from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, to look for cetaceans with LINEAS BLUE BIRD. At the subsequent stop, you can swim, use a snorkeling mask or stay aboard. The animals are wild, and searching for them takes prior…
Start with the question on your mind, whether that is when to go, where to stay or how to use your time. Each guide focuses on one part of planning your visit.
Explore the contrast between the coast and the island's interior, then consider which suits the trip you have in mind.
View guide →Think about your dates alongside the activities you want to do and the conditions you should check before choosing.
View guide →Choose an area around your pace, priorities and how far you are willing to travel for your plans.
View guide →Build your days around coastal and inland outings, with enough space to enjoy each stop without rushing.
View guide →Consider how to reach the places you want to visit and check connections, schedules and travel arrangements.
View guide →Break down accommodation, transport, meals and activities so you can decide where to spend more of your budget.
View guide →Make meals part of your route, choosing where to stop around your location, preferences and available time.
View guide →Prepare for your outings by considering the surroundings, local guidance and conditions for outdoor activities.
View guide →Review choices that could make your trip harder, from an inconvenient base to an itinerary with no breathing room.
View guide →Bring your priorities together in a route organised by area, adapting it to your time and transport.
View guide →Explore activities in Gran Canaria and excursions around the island. Check the departure point, itinerary and conditions of each experience before booking.
Activity on TourBookGoThe aim is to look for dolphins, whales, pilot whales and common minke whales. These are possible sightings, not a list of animals you will see.
Activity on TourBookGoTransport and a guide’s explanations bring several inland visits together in one excursion from the capital.
Activity on TourBookGoThe format brings together the full show and a three-course dinner served at your table during the evening.
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