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Whether it´s sea, sky or mountain sports you want, read our local articles to find out what Gran Canaria has to offer. There are plenty of activities to choose from for you to have the perfect adventure holiday on Gran Canaria!

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Ruta Cruz del Siglo, La Aldea de San Nicolás' Century Cross Route

by Matthew Hirtes - 31. May 2015
Are you a reluctant hiker yet keen historian? The mini trek along La Aldea de San Nicolás' Ruta Cruz del Siglo is ideal. One for all the family too....Read more

Hiking

Andén Verde, cliffwalking on Gran Canaria

by Matthew Hirtes - 25. Apr 2015
Are you the outdoorsy type? Head to Gran Canaria's Andén Verde, a coastal cliff extending from Agaete to La Aldea de San Nicolás. For an adventure....Read more

Hiking

Ruta de Las Presas, discovering Gran Canaria's Great Lakes

by Matthew Hirtes - 9. Apr 2015
There are no actual lakes on Gran Canaria. But the man-made dams on the island are well worth exploring. Mainly because of their stunning settings....Read more

Hiking

Introducing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, surf city

by Matthew Hirtes - 10. Oct 2014
Most kids own a skateboard. Most Canarian kids own a skateboard and a surfboard. No wonder Gran Canaria feels more Southern than Northern Hemisphere....Read more

Sports & adventure Water Sports

Join the Canarians on Telde's Playa de Tufia

by Matthew Hirtes - 6. Aug 2014
Sure, the famous beaches on Gran Canaria are all well and good. But for a more memorable holiday, explore beyond the resorts. Taking in Telde's Tufia....Read more

Beaches Water Sports

Walk a camino real on your Gran Canaria holiday, along the Barranco de Azuaje

by Matthew Hirtes - 31. Jul 2014
After something different to do on a GC holiday? How about hiking one of the island's royal paths? Such as the one through the Barranco de Azuaje?...Read more

Nature & outdoors Hiking

How to hike the Barranco de Guiniguada part 2

by Matthew Hirtes - 13. Jul 2014
Enjoy the sequel to our introduction to the Barranco de Guiniguada. This time, Santa Brígida's the starting point for an accessible hike. Go follow....Read more

Hiking

How to hike to Gran Canaria's Charco Azul

by Matthew Hirtes - 27. May 2014
Walk to the Blue Pond as half of a there-and-back trek on the island's west coast. Like our man in GC, Matthew Hirtes. Here's his handy how-to guide....Read more

Nature & outdoors Hiking

Discover Valsequillo, Gran Canaria's nature in bloom

by Matthew Hirtes - 12. Apr 2014
Where can you get up close and personal with nature on Gran Canaria? In Valsequillo, where the great outdoors is on your doorstep. Go explore....Read more

Nature & outdoors Climbing

A to Z of Gran Canaria part 1

by Matthew Hirtes - 25. Feb 2014
Think of Gran Canaria and you'll think of sun, sea, and sand. There's more to the island than those three ingredients. As you'll discover in our A-Z....Read more

Beaches Museum & Art Hiking

Go green on Gran Canaria, on the island's golf courses

by Matthew Hirtes - 21. Dec 2013
With spring-like weather all year round, Gran Canaria's an ideal venue for a golfing holiday. No surprise then that it houses Spain's oldest course....Read more

Sports & adventure

Walk Gran Canaria, Hiking with Rambling Roger

by Matthew Hirtes - 31. Jul 2013
Gran Canaria's more than the sum of its beaches. Discover its inner beauty with a hike. Those boots of yours were made for walking, after all....Read more

Nature & outdoors Hiking

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Sports & adventure on Gran Canaria

Towns on Gran Canaria

Sub Themes

Ruta Cruz del Siglo, La Aldea de San Nicolás' Century Cross Route

Andén Verde, cliffwalking on Gran Canaria

Ruta de Las Presas, discovering Gran Canaria's Great Lakes

Introducing Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, surf city

Join the Canarians on Telde's Playa de Tufia

Walk a camino real on your Gran Canaria holiday, along the Barranco de Azuaje

How to hike the Barranco de Guiniguada part 2

How to hike to Gran Canaria's Charco Azul

Discover Valsequillo, Gran Canaria's nature in bloom

A to Z of Gran Canaria part 1

Go green on Gran Canaria, on the island's golf courses

Walk Gran Canaria, Hiking with Rambling Roger

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