{"id":4525,"date":"2024-09-30T07:21:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T07:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/best-excursions-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:24:40","slug":"best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best excursions in Gran Canaria (reviews + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We loved exploring Gran Canaria, an island where we made <strong>many<\/strong> <strong>excursions. <\/strong>Between desert dunes, sandy beaches and volcanic mountains, you&#8217;ll discover <strong>picturesque villages and<\/strong> <strong>exceptional landscapes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n<p>Use our practical tips and our many photos to plan your ideal getaway. See our selection of the <strong>12 best excursions in Gran Canaria <\/strong>to make your choice!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions-1.jpg\" alt=\"best gran canaria excursions\" class=\"wp-image-4452\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#Our_3_favorite_Gran_Canaria_excursions\" >Our 3 favorite Gran Canaria excursions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#1_Spend_a_day_in_Las_Palmas\" >1. Spend a day in Las Palmas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#2_Dolphin_watching_off_Puerto_Rico\" >2. Dolphin watching off Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#3_Along_the_Maspalomas_Dunes_in_the_south\" >3. Along the Maspalomas Dunes in the south<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#4_Escape_to_Puerto_de_Mogan\" >4. Escape to Puerto de Mog\u00e1n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#5_Venture_to_Barranco_de_las_Vacas_Guayadeque_and_Aguimes\" >5. Venture to Barranco de las Vacas, Guayadeque and Ag\u00fcimes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#6_Take_the_ferry_to_Tenerife_or_Fuerteventura\" >6. Take the ferry to Tenerife or Fuerteventura<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#7_Northern_villages_Teror_Firgas_and_Arucas\" >7. Northern villages: Teror, Firgas and Arucas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#8_Discover_the_treasures_of_Agaete_and_Galdar\" >8. Discover the treasures of Agaete and G\u00e1ldar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#9_Hiking_Roque_Nublo_and_Pico_de_las_Nieves\" >9. Hiking Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#10_Climb_to_the_top_at_Fataga_and_Mirador_Degollada_de_las_Yeguas\" >10. Climb to the top at Fataga and Mirador Degollada de las Yeguas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#11_Marvel_at_Rainbow_Rock_and_Cactueldea_Park\" >11. Marvel at Rainbow Rock and Cactueldea Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#12_Explore_the_island_in_unusual_ways\" >12. Explore the island in unusual ways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#Other_excursions_in_Gran_Canaria\" >Other excursions in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-day-trips-gran-canaria-excursions\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_3_favorite_Gran_Canaria_excursions\"><\/span>Our 3 favorite Gran Canaria excursions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before discovering our detailed opinions on each of the selected excursions, here are our 3 favorites:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our dolphin watching boat tour from Puerto Rico &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-croisiere-d-observation-des-dauphins-et-des-baleines-t431015\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The charming village of Puerto de Mog\u00e1n &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-excursion-d-une-journee-en-bus-t127484\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves hikes and viewpoints &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria-bandama-sommets-et-roque-nublo-t149066\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Puerto-de-Mogan\/Puerto-de-Mogan-ville\/i-BBgfBcL\/0\/LBxMMXzcTVHgTsXjdW6ksZPdh4KmWSjTXxTRGmVFw\/L\/Puerto-mogan-ville-L.jpg\" alt=\"Puerto de Mogan - View of the town by night\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puerto de Mog\u00e1n &#8211; View of the town by night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spend_a_day_in_Las_Palmas\"><\/span>1. Spend a day in Las Palmas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Las-Palmas\/Old-town\/i-vjZPCf8\/0\/NRR6jhK3s33BHJNJbCg74ZkLtzMzRnZChT5rQb8Fk\/L\/hermitage-holy-spirit-las-palmas-gran-canaria-L.jpg\" alt=\"Las Palmas - Historic center\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We enjoyed visiting Gran Canaria&#8217;s capital, Las Palmas. The old town has a lot of charm. Many of the buildings are typical of Canarian architecture. Wooden balconies, columns and ornamental details dress the houses in the colors of Spain. At the heart of the city, the cathedral is well worth a visit, as are the many museums that bring it to life! Those who wish to do so can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-aquarium-poema-del-mar-las-palmas-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Poema del Mar Aquarium<\/a> or enjoy the city&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beaches<\/a> and lively markets. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-las-palmas-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Las Palmas<\/a> for more activity ideas.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The historic center of Vegueta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-museums-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exciting museums<\/a> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-museum-casa-de-colon-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casa de Col\u00f3n<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-museum-canario-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museo Canario<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The magnificent <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-cathedral-santa-ana-las-palmas-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Santa Ana Cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-aquarium-poema-del-mar-las-palmas-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poema del Mar Aquarium<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Las-Palmas\/Mus&#xE9;es-Las-Palmas\/Casa-de-Col&#xF3;n-Museum\/i-X5S5QBQ\/0\/M2GhcCZGDqWjv9fTdTb8p5jWQSLjFg4VbC6CrRL5n\/L\/casa-de-colon-museum-las-palmas-gran-canaria-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Las Palmas - Casa de Col&#xF3;n Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Casa de Col\u00f3n Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow at least a day to explore the island&#8217;s largest city. Some ideas for tours below.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hop on <strong>a Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus<\/strong> to explore the whole city &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/fr\/activites-attractions-las-palmas-de-grande-canarie-c65973\/billets-pour-bus-hop-on-hop-off-las-palmas-de-gran-canaria-p977116?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">buy your ticket in advance<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for <strong>a guided walking tour with an<\/strong> experienced <strong>guide<\/strong> who will reveal the city&#8217;s secrets to you &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/decouvrez-la-vieille-ville-et-la-maison-de-christophe-colomb-t36350\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your tour now<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover the historic center on foot <\/strong>, with riddles and directions on your smartphone &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/las-palmas-visite-guidee-a-pied-de-la-vieille-ville-t597988\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and book<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dolphin_watching_off_Puerto_Rico\"><\/span>2. Dolphin watching off Puerto Rico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Dolphins\/i-gCrMjJh\/0\/MRgHTbP2KCdDzN4sT9rrD58txLwt5S5kjJ6PWrTLz\/L\/dolphins_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin offshore, coastline in the distance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>In addition to its beaches and beautiful hotels, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-puerto-rico-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto Rico<\/a> has an active marina. Numerous boats leave the port every day to explore Gran Canaria&#8217;s southern coast. If, like us, you love to see whales and dolphins in the open sea, come aboard a catamaran, a speedboat or a more classic boat. We had high hopes, and were lucky enough to see some dolphins! A wonderful experience at sea with the island&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-gran-canaria-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">landscapes<\/a> in the background. Departures are mainly from the port of Puerto Rico, but many tours offer to pick you up at your hotel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Gran+Canaria+dauphins&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all boat tour options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puerto Rico in the distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The island&#8217;s magnificent south coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re lucky, you&#8217;ll see dolphins, whales and flying fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Dolphins\/i-292XGFk\/0\/M55qSXFdkNBPPpnRR7j4cvJfZVt8mCXqpCT7Qr3qv\/L\/gran-canaria-tour-dauphins-catamaran-moteur-dauphins-L.jpg\" alt=\"Boat and dolphins\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Times vary according to the excursion. You can choose between different formats.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By catamaran<\/strong>, duration between 2h and 3h, fresh drinks &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-croisiere-et-observation-des-dauphins-t212649\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By big boat<\/strong>, duration 2h30, with swimming and snorkeling break &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-croisiere-en-catamaran-avec-arret-de-snorkeling-t430098\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On a speedboat<\/strong> for 4 hours, in a small group, with tapas and drinks, snorkeling and swimming, paddle and parasailing extra &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-tour-de-4hs-con-comida-y-bebida-y-actividades-t533836\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On a private<\/strong> <strong>luxury<\/strong><strong>sailboat<\/strong>, duration 3h, departure from Pasito Blanco in Maspalomas, aperitif and snorkeling break, &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/pasito-blanco-l87246\/splash-dans-l-atlantique-t692089\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See details and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Along_the_Maspalomas_Dunes_in_the_south\"><\/span>3. Along the Maspalomas Dunes in the south<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Mirador-de-las-Dunas\/Dunes-de-Mapalomas\/i-2mCBKzF\/0\/NbjqRhcXf8G3j6VcCbbxPcN736CJg4Wkf23K2sxFS\/L\/gran-canaria-dunes-maspalomas-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dunes of Maspalomas - Lagoon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We were won over by the grandiose spectacle of the Maspalomas Dunes. You can admire these golden hills that end in the blue of the ocean from the mirador or the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-meloneras-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meloneras<\/a> promenade, or even from the beach. We also contemplated the lagoon, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-faro-maspalomas-phare-gran-canaria-2\/\">the Maspalomas lighthouse<\/a> and the beaches <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/playa-maspalomas-plage-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">of Playa de Maspalomas<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-playa-ingles-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/a>. A stunning piece of desert on the Gran Canaria coast right next to<a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-maspalomas-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury hotels<\/a> and a lively seaside resort.<\/p>\n\n<p>See more photos in our dedicated article <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dunes-maspalomas-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sand dunes stretching to the ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bird-friendly lagoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lighthouse and a promenade along the seafront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 beaches at the foot of the dunes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Mirador-de-las-Dunas\/Dunes-de-Mapalomas\/i-zbKMH37\/0\/LFcF8hNmXXcLqLDZNSJgWnQJ4N9TxB8K3VDRbRRxZ\/L\/gran-canaria-dunes-maspalomas-19-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dunes de Maspalomas - Sand dune, people and lighthouse in the distance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Depending on whether you just want to admire the view or venture into the dunes, allow between 15min and 2h.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hire an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/grande-canarie-l418\/maspalomasmoganlas-palmasgcmoteur-electrique-a-louer-2jours-t647996\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">electric<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/sud-de-gran-canaria-visite-autoguidee-en-velo-electrique-t226312\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">bike<\/a> or scooter to ride along the duneside promenade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/maspalomas-mini-tour-en-segway-avec-coucher-de-soleil-sur-les-dunes-de-sable-t339071\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">a Segway escapade<\/a> to admire the dunes at your own pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain-canary-islands\/gran-canaria?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re planning to explore the mountains, don <strong>&#8216;t<\/strong> take <strong>the smallest cars<\/strong>. A more powerful engine will be more comfortable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But don&#8217;t take too big a car either, as some roads are narrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a lot of demand and it&#8217;s an island, so <strong>book early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Driving\/i-FXBKL7Q\/1\/C432TQvrLtk7Fzt3jdL3g8XCdWtF4krHtKv9zvKg6\/S\/gran-Canaria-rental-car-driving-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Gran Canaria\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain-canary-islands\/gran-canaria?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-gran-canaria-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Escape_to_Puerto_de_Mogan\"><\/span>4. Escape to Puerto de Mog\u00e1n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-RKLdfbZ\/0\/MfLHbNj8c3GmGVBzvTwT6b7qxG8jM9JF9FjHHb7GL\/L\/Puerto-de-mogan-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-puerto-mogan-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto de Mog\u00e1n<\/a> is, in our opinion, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-cities-gran-canaria-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prettiest towns on the island<\/a>. It&#8217;s located in the south-west, and tourists have nicknamed it Gran Canaria&#8217;s &#8220;Little Venice&#8221; because part of the town near the port has a few canals. We really enjoyed wandering around, admiring the white houses with their colorful borders and the perspectives in the alleyways. There are also pretty pink bougainvillea gardens. You&#8217;ll find plenty of restaurants and a lively atmosphere in the evenings. Enjoy the beaches that surround the city and its interesting archaeological site, Ca\u00f1ada de los Gatos.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Italian-style canals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A historic city center and charming alleyways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ca\u00f1ada de los Gatos archaeological site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A lively Friday market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-Kxgzz3G\/0\/LzRdhJzPvFqHkwdG3zSsvhPggWqTJQC5xzLhZcNtW\/L\/puerto-mogan-Mirador-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Spend the day, the afternoon or a gust of wind. Anything is possible, depending on what you want to do. Organized excursions also allow you to visit the city. Here&#8217;s a suggestion.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<p>Take a <strong>tour of the island<\/strong>, passing through Los Azulejos (more on this below) and Gran Canaria&#8217;s most beautiful towns, such as Puerto de Mog\u00e1n &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-excursion-d-une-journee-en-bus-t127484\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Venture_to_Barranco_de_las_Vacas_Guayadeque_and_Aguimes\"><\/span>5. Venture to Barranco de las Vacas, Guayadeque and Ag\u00fcimes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Aguimes\/Town\/i-7whtbXG\/1\/MDf6K8c3NqSwhCprCbR9Z7gJtdD64xxQsR7jkqDmN\/L\/aguimes-colorful%20street-L.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful village of Ag&#xFC;imes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Colorful village of Ag\u00fcimes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>In the center of the island, we fell in love with <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-aguimes-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ag\u00fcimes<\/a>, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-cities-gran-canaria-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful villages<\/a> in the Canaries. Like us, lose yourself in the labyrinth of narrow streets punctuated by stone and lime-covered houses. A photographer&#8217;s paradise! From the village, you can walk to <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/barranco-guayadeque-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barranco de Guayadeque<\/a> and admire this great gully of colorful rocks and vegetation. We also went to <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/barranco-vacas-gran-canaria-tobas-colores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barranco de las Vacas<\/a>, a tiny piece of the great American West! Here, the curves created by the water give you a tiny glimpse of the beauty of the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beautiful village of Ag\u00fcimes and its camel statue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barranco de las Vacas canyon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Barranco de Guayadeque ravine and a small village nestled at the end of the ravine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barranco de Guayadeque Interpretation Centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Hikes-nature\/i-MvhJ22X\/0\/NPXcnxjz3QW5Nzw3NP3C9Qc8LRS5Gbmfj5xk5mtv2\/L\/barranco-vacas-vue-ravin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Barranco de las Vacas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Barranco de las Vacas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow half a day to visit the village and the 2 <em>barrancos<\/em>. Here are some suggestions for guided excursions.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try <strong>a guided tour of the Las Vacas ravine, a cave, a farm and the village of Ag\u00fcimes<\/strong> in a small group &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/barranco-de-las-vacas-grottes-et-fermes-t485565\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover <strong>Barranco de las Vacas, an oasis and other mountain landscapes<\/strong>, and enjoy a picnic lunch on this guided tour &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/circuit-en-petit-groupe-et-pique-nique-a-gran-canaria-discovery-adventure-t655203\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Take_the_ferry_to_Tenerife_or_Fuerteventura\"><\/span>6. Take the ferry to Tenerife or Fuerteventura<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Agaete\/Playa-de-las-Nieves\/i-kwqrJJL\/0\/MRZLNCWLtQ9TvQHNLWWvMpSVLNhvTFD7GMN6tcJ29\/L\/playa-nieves-agaete-bateau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gran Canaria<\/a> is close to 2 other Canary Islands, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. You can also take a ferry to the island for a day trip. From Las Palmas, you can reach Morro Jable in Fuerteventura in 2 hours. From Agaete in the west, the boat will take you to Santa Cruz in Tenerife in 1h20. It&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to take a break and discover another island. We recommend this adventure!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Busy ports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ocean as far as the eye can see<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The volcanic coasts of the islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maybe dolphins or whales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cities: <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-agaete-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agaete<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-las-palmas-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Palmas<\/a>, Morro Jable or Santa Cruz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Playas\/i-3DrQKW2\/0\/LTDH49Pcv4T47wvPBHVp8nm3Hr245NCqbDJtLsNDc\/L\/playa-nieves-agaete-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Go for a day or more!<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the ferry from Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/tenerife-l350\/iles-canaries-billet-de-ferry-gran-canariatenerife-t480588\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the ferry from Las Palmas to Morro Jable in Fuerteventura &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fuerteventura-l419\/iles-canaries-billets-de-ferry-gran-canariafuerteventura-t485140\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Day trip to Tenerife&#8217;s Loro Parque Zoo in Puerto de la Cruz, one of the world&#8217;s largest zoos, which we visited for this very reason. To ensure that your visit is in line with your values, we recommend that you find out in advance about the park&#8217;s ethical commitments and its approach to animal welfare. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/depuis-grande-canarie-voyage-d-une-journee-a-loro-parque-t107731\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See prices, photos and availability here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Northern_villages_Teror_Firgas_and_Arucas\"><\/span>7. Northern villages: Teror, Firgas and Arucas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-9jrP4bZ\/0\/NDb4H44tKFrFR7SddRfngNVr9Q7W8h573bxr6frLk\/L\/Firgas_fountain-L.jpg\" alt=\"Firgas fountains\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Firgas fountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We found <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-cities-gran-canaria-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gran Canaria&#8217;s villages<\/a> to be colorful and full of charm. <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-teror-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teror<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-firgas-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Firgas<\/a> and Arucas are no exception. With their historic centers, pretty cobbled streets, colorful whitewashed houses, gardens and fountains, these mountain hamlets are sure to win you over. They are also places of pilgrimage, with churches, basilicas and cathedrals well worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typical villages with colourful whitewashed houses and small wooden balconies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basilica of the Virgin del Pino de Teror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arucas Cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firgas staircase fountains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-nJckpSv\/0\/MRhgKDPqXssQqZgd29mgbC9WJMw5sfDTwSxdg3cwk\/L\/Teror_church-L.jpg\" alt=\"Teror Church\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teror Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Half a day is enough to visit these 3 small villages. Small group tours include them in the day program. Here are some suggestions for excursions.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day trip with stopover in Teror: <\/strong>you&#8217;ll discover the treasures of Gran Canaria as you pass through Teror and visit its basilica and stroll through its narrow streets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-7-beauty-small-group-tour-tapas-picnic-inclus-t521658\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&#8211; see program and availability.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day trip with stopover in Firgas by private bus<\/strong>: you&#8217;ll discover the island&#8217;s verdant interior and stop in Firgas to admire its fountains &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-visite-vip-d-une-journee-t127493\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Discover_the_treasures_of_Agaete_and_Galdar\"><\/span>8. Discover the treasures of Agaete and G\u00e1ldar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Agaete\/Piscinas-Las-Salinas\/i-NfMKPbF\/0\/LVLBZGd4PxQrf3rRSz4hCWPNG36xCKcBWSM4Dd9Wt\/L\/gran-canaria-agaete-piscines-naturelles-las-salinas-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Las Salinas natural pools\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Las Salinas natural pools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We ventured into the north-west of the island and discovered 2 charming little towns, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-agaete-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agaete<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-galdar-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G\u00e1ldar<\/a>. Take a dip in beautiful natural pools and stroll along unspoilt beaches. Visit unique archaeological sites, small museums and pretty historic town centers. Like us, you&#8217;ll be pleasantly disoriented.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The charming town centers of Agaete and Galdar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-las-salinas-agaete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Salinas Natural Pools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/playa-guayedra-plage-agaete-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playa de Guayedra<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/playa-nieves-plage-agaete-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playa de las Nieves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The archaeological sites of Cueva Pintada and <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/park-archaeological-maipes-agaete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maipes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agaete Valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antonio Padr\u00f3n Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banana crops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Galdar\/Ville\/i-N3C4jS6\/0\/LzkcnjGVh8xsG2VKmxbf2njBRnLMFcgSCW6pmtWQS\/L\/gran-canaria-galdar-marche-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gald&#xE1;r market\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gald\u00e1r market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>We recommend taking at least one day to explore the 2 villages and their surroundings. Here&#8217;s an interesting tour below.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<p><strong>A day with stops in Agaete and Galdar: <\/strong>you&#8217;ll visit the south coast, then stop for lunch in Agaete. You&#8217;ll then discover Galdar and its banana-growing history <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-visite-guidee-de-l-ile-t350216\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&#8211; see program and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hiking_Roque_Nublo_and_Pico_de_las_Nieves\"><\/span>9. Hiking Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Hikes-nature\/i-6sD8Xjg\/0\/LVTfVqK8NnsQFvJgKdKvJgHSHQqhw5SqxTGmWcQzZ\/L\/Roque-nublo-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roque Nublo\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roque Nublo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll discover the heart of the island, its mountain landscapes and typical villages. If you&#8217;re tempted by the famous hike to <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/hike-roque-nublo-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roque Nublo<\/a>, the uniquely shaped rock emblematic of Gran Canaria, we advise you to get there early before the parking lot is full. The walk is easy (1.5km) and the panorama is well worth the effort. Continue your exploration of the center of the island with the pretty village of Tejeda and why not <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-village-artenara-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artenara<\/a> and Roque Bentayga. On the way back, stop off at Pico de las Nieves, the island&#8217;s best-known viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roque Nublo, a rock with a special shape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The village of Tejeda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artenara, with its troglodyte houses and Risco Ca\u00eddo archaeological site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roque Bentayga and its vertigo-inducing hike<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pico de las Nieves viewpoint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous hiking trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Artenara\/i-Lb3JB3t\/0\/Ls843GnvgHJpZfBDmx2ZVtKHTbKMnVq8d3dgqpZCL\/L\/gran-canaria-artenara-maison-troglodyte-terrasse-L.jpg\" alt=\"Troglodyte dwelling in Artenara\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Troglodyte dwelling in Artenara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow several hours, depending on what you want to discover. Numerous tours are available to reveal the secrets of Gran Canaria&#8217;s heights.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the green interior of the island<\/strong>, Roque Nublo but Pico de las Nieves &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria-bandama-sommets-et-roque-nublo-t149066\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This tour will take you through <strong>the villages of Tejeda, Artenara and its troglodyte houses<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-tour-panoramique-t338371\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Climb_to_the_top_at_Fataga_and_Mirador_Degollada_de_las_Yeguas\"><\/span>10. Climb to the top at Fataga and Mirador Degollada de las Yeguas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-3qpSnm5\/0\/KqmPJcRB8hnpg8Gf5fxWkR47NmgTTMRqCsx9QZmXn\/L\/fataga-pueblo-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fataga\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fataga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Mirador Astron\u00f3mico de la Degollada de las Yeguas is a viewpoint located 9km from Maspalomas that gave us the chance to admire both the volcanic valley and the starry sky. The sunlight on the basalt mountains and the arrival of the stars made our observation a poetic moment. Continue on to the charming village of Fataga. Nestled in the heart of the valley, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. One of these houses is particularly photogenic, with its stone walls surrounded by whitewash.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A beautiful road winding through the valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ideal view of the valley and the stars at night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A typical village with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Maspalomas-center\/Mirador-Astron&#xF3;mico-de-la-Degollada-de-las-Yeguas\/i-b4wWgsN\/0\/L88PbmCf2RRFjqnZcFLnnSs9rPJjLtChjgvtsvrFJ\/L\/maspalomas-mirador-astronomico-degollada-yeguas-panorama-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Yeguas watchtower\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the watchtower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow less than 2 hours for your visit.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/decouvrez-la-montagne-maspalomas-fataga-a-bord-d-un-can-am-ryker-t607512\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Let us guide you through the mountains on a Ryker quad bike<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-safari-en-jeep-tout-terrain-t362810\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">a jeep tour<\/a> that stops at Fataga.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Marvel_at_Rainbow_Rock_and_Cactueldea_Park\"><\/span>11. Marvel at Rainbow Rock and Cactueldea Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Hikes-nature\/i-FQLN5FX\/0\/Mgm6Z9Lshx72tWtcgV6M5mMW76QcSdgpBqPj48gm3\/L\/rainbow-rocks-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Rocks\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rainbow Rocks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend this tour?<\/h3>\n\n<p>In the west of the island, as we rounded a bend in a beautiful mountain road, the landscape changed and we thought we were in North America. Los Azulejos, also known as Rainbow Rocks, are a series of highly colorful walls. Stop off or take a short hike to admire the different layers of minerals and their colors. A little further on, discover the Cactualdea Garden, made up entirely of cacti. The view of the mountains is a sight for sore eyes too!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The magnificent road between <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-puerto-mogan-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto de Mog\u00e1n<\/a> and La Aldea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rainbow Rocks or Los Azulejos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cactualdea cactus garden and its breathtaking panoramas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Parks\/i-zNgJMcf\/0\/K4Dx6zN8LpT3hkQ5L5wS9v36J8WJ4fJkz3BjVchgq\/L\/cactaldea-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cactus garden\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cactus garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow half a day to explore Los Azulejos and the cactus garden. Tour options below.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tour the island<\/strong> via Los Azulejos and Gran Canaria&#8217;s most beautiful towns, such as Puerto de Mog\u00e1n &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/grande-canarie-excursion-d-une-journee-en-bus-t127484\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see program and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A day of canyoning at Barranco de los Azulejos: <\/strong>experience the thrill of free-fall abseiling and jumping while admiring the superb landscape <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/mogan-l87248\/gran-canaria-aventures-de-canyoning-au-ravin-de-rainbow-rocks-t512197\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&#8211; see program and availability.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Explore_the_island_in_unusual_ways\"><\/span>12. Explore the island in unusual ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Agaete\/Playa-de-Guayedre\/i-5nN82Bv\/0\/M8v2vPkV276PkhFvHX94p9P7DRxztmCpRqZWR4Mm8\/L\/gran-canaria-playa-guayedra-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Playa de Guayedra\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa de Guayedra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do we recommend these tours?<\/h3>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also possible to explore the island in an unusual way! Why not take a culinary tour of the island, from the center to the seaside? Or take a horseback ride to the heights to admire the coastline and ocean? We also saw that it was possible to go on excursions by bike or boat. There are also secret places off the beaten track, such as the magnificent Valley of Tears, <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/playa-guayedra-plage-agaete-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Playa de Guayedra<\/a> or the charming little town of La Aldea. These places aren&#8217;t completely &#8220;secret&#8221;, but you&#8217;ll see fewer tourists! Read <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-gran-canaria-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the subject <\/a>to discover more.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banana plantations and farms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less touristy villages and landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Places to discover with an unusual mode of transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Villages-towns\/i-c8D72zr\/0\/Kmgfp7dQMT3csFNt3R5S2Vm9gv9HTG7sWmcCMjpqV\/L\/Aldea-L.jpg\" alt=\"La Aldea\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">La Aldea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time should I allow?<\/h3>\n\n<p>It all depends on your destination, but depending on your mode of travel, we recommend you take your time and allow a few hours for sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine tasting and scenery with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/depuis-arguineguin-excursion-d-une-journee-a-la-fortaleza-et-red-canyon-t410670\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">culinary tour of natural sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-excursion-a-cheval-t398062\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">equestrian adventure<\/a> in the mountains opposite Maspalomas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the seabed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/playa-del-ingles-decouvrez-la-plongee-sous-marine-transferts-gratuits-t474777\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">scuba diving from Playa del Ingl\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the island by sea on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=bateau+gran+canaria&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">one of our boat tours<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#010101;color:#010101\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_excursions_in_Gran_Canaria\"><\/span>Other excursions in Gran Canaria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking and walking<\/h3>\n\n<p>Here are some other hikes and walks to enjoy:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The famous and arduous Camino de Santiago de Gran Canaria hiking trail through the center of the island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/grande-canarie-l418\/las-palmas-randonnee-dans-la-foret-tropicale-de-barranco-de-los-cernicalos-t485787\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hike through the Barranco de los Cernicalos rainforest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the superb <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/route-valley-agaete-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agaete Valley road<\/a> or route GC210<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stroll through the village of Telde<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Agaete\/Raod-valley\/i-xd3Tphc\/0\/M8Bd7bDVbdC4KVBdVcFjLj2MHXxVN2hbk35vHGxrr\/L\/gran-canaria-route-vallee-agaete-03-L.jpg\" alt=\"Agaete Valley Road\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agaete Valley Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions and thrills<\/h3>\n\n<p>Try some of our other thrill-seeking excursions:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A vertical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Gran-Canaria\/Half-Day-Adventure-and-Climbing-Via-Ferrata-in-Gran-Canaria\/d792-71669P5?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">climbing via ferrata<\/a> tour of the island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Gran-Canaria\/Canyoning-Experience-in-Gran-Canaria\/d792-71669P1?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Canyoning<\/a> for abseiling and vertiginous jumps into the water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grande-canarie-l418\/gran-canaria-excursion-en-buggy-yamaha-t546854\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=CAL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Buggy tours<\/a> to speed through volcanic landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun at the island&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/theme-parks-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theme parks<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Parks\/i-StjGP3W\/0\/Mx8dHn88R9m9KdZ4hFZp3ngrJMxVbwtnF6C9MS377\/L\/Aqualand_1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Aqualand Park\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visiter-aqualand-costa-adeje-tenerife-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aqualand<\/a> water park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is visiting Gran Canaria worth it?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes! Of all the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria stands out for its great variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-gran-canaria-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">landscapes<\/a>. You can explore sand dunes, canyons, archaeological sites and picturesque villages. Lovers of long sandy beaches and mountains will also be delighted! And there&#8217;s no shortage of <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best\/Playas\/i-FF7w2Cr\/0\/NKmfnp5n3qwKv6bQBH74BMXZhcfhDQ4f9mKZFq8D6\/L\/playa-anfi-L.jpg\" alt=\"Playa de Anfi del Mar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playa de Anfi del Mar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the weather like in Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Gran Canaria enjoys a mild climate all year round. In summer, expect pleasant temperatures of around 26-30\u00b0C, perfect for the beach. Winter is mild, fluctuating between 15-22\u00b0C. Showers are rare, offering sunny days perfect for exploring the varied landscape. We went there in winter and found the weather ideal.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Mirador-de-las-Dunas\/Dunes-de-Mapalomas\/i-63wvfcM\/0\/NRHDkFdDwtgDpwprRNsNDXppcvX6cLVm3LJfJ2cL7\/L\/gran-canaria-dunes-maspalomas-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Maspalomas dunes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dunes-maspalomas-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maspalomas dunes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria?<\/h3>\n\n<p>In our opinion, Gran Canaria is a destination of choice whatever the season. In summer, enjoy warm temperatures and lively beaches, but expect an influx of tourists. In winter, the climate remains mild, ideal for a more tranquil vacation and to escape the cold!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN<\/span> YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Gran Canaria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-landscapes-gran-canaria-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful landscapes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-cities-gran-canaria-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns and villages<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/natural-pools-gran-canaria-lagoons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-archaeological-sites-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archaeological sites<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-museums-gran-canaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best museums<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/meilleures-excursions-bateau-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best boat tours<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-gran-canaria-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places, off the beaten track<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best-of\/i-8qV2fwm\/0\/98eb2a07\/S\/Roque-Nublo-S.jpg\" alt=\"Roque Nublo\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/gran-canaria-travel-tips-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 tips for a successful trip to Gran Canaria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-time-visit-gran-canaria-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">When to go?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/how-to-get-around-gran-canaria-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get around<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-gran-canaria-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Gran Canaria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/driving-gran-canaria-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/meilleures-excursions-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best excursions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-5-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-6-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-gran-canaria-one-week-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/visit-10-days-gran-canaria-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/where-stay-gran-canaria-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Gran Canaria<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Driving\/i-rqnNnCs\/1\/4b657343\/S\/gran-Canaria-rental-car-driving-3-S.jpg\" alt=\"Car rental in Gran Canaria\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-las-palmas-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Las Palmas and its historic center<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dolphin-watching-gran-canaria-whales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dolphin watching in Gran Canaria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/dunes-maspalomas-gran-canaria-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maspalomas dunes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-puerto-mogan-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puerto de Mogan (Little Venice)<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-agaete-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agaete and its natural pools<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-aguimes-gran-canaria-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The magnificent town of Ag\u00fcimes<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Canarias-Lovers\/Gran-Canaria\/Best-of\/i-wqpn8vC\/0\/85607396\/S\/Gran-Canaria-dolphins-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphin in Gran Canaria\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire img_julie\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canarias-lovers.com\/en\/julie-joly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-T3sDhGd\/0\/CrBSnP9JCLV3gSG4MfSQMF7p5T5WvCMbtWr4wqQ2D\/L\/julie-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE \n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Julie<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mediavine-settings\" data-blocklist-leaderboard=\"1\" data-blocklist-content-desktop=\"1\" data-blocklist-content-mobile=\"1\" 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Between desert dunes, sandy beaches and volcanic mountains, you&#8217;ll discover picturesque villages and exceptional landscapes! Use our practical tips and our many photos to plan your ideal getaway. See our selection of the 12 best excursions in Gran Canaria to make your choice! 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