Activities in Canary Islands
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Gran Canaria Shore Excursion: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hop-on Hop-off Tour
1 day (Departs Gran Canaria, Spain)
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No matter when your cruise ship arrives in Las Palmas, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion on Gran Canaria. See Las Palmas’ top sights and…Not LP reviewed
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Canary Diving Adventures
Puerto de Mogán is the main centre for diving on Gran Canaria, with caves and wrecks just offshore. Canary Diving Adventures is run by a couple of Irish brothers. It offers guided boat dives, four-hour (and longer) PADI certification courses and one-day beginner courses.
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Surf Center Playa Sur
The sails of windsurfers and kite boarders speckle the horizon here. Novices note that the winds are very strong and challenge even the pros. You can rent windsurf equipment or sign up for courses at the Surf Center Playa Sur, just beyond Hotel Playa Sur Tenerife.
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Tina
The motorboat Tina cruises daily around the south and west of the island, towards Los Órganos, a weird rock formation visible only from the water. The day-long trip could include some spontaneous whale or dolphin watching, as well as a little tuna fishing.
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Dive Center Corralejo
Dive Center Corralejo, is a respected dive operator, operating since 1979. Located just back from the waterfront, you can take the plunge with a beginner course. It also rents out equipment and can accommodate disabled divers with an advanced booking.
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Parque Marítimo César Manrique
At the Parque Marítimo César Manrique you can have a dip in one of the wonderful designer pools or collapse on a sun lounge and drink in the beautiful view and something refreshing. It's suitable for all ages, and great for children.
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Olita Treks
Olita Treks conducts excellent local walks, which cover turf such as Isla Graciosa, the island's volcanoes or various coastal stretches. Walks are either half- or full-day, and the price includes pick-up and transport. English is spoken.
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Atlantik Diving
Puerto de Mogán is the main centre for diving on Gran Canaria, with caves and wrecks just offshore. Atlantik Diving offers courses at all levels, from a Discover Scuba experience (three hours) to Dive Master (minimum 20 days).
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Katrin
The waters between western Tenerife and La Gomera are among the world's best for spotting whales and dolphins. One reputable outfit is Katrin, which conducts marine biology research and also takes groups out with special needs.
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Kiosco Playa Morena
Paragliding is quickly gaining momentum here; aficionados come from throughout Europe to take advantage of the island's ideal conditions and easy take-off and landing sites. Arrange for a tandem glide with Kiosco Playa Morena.
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Los Gigantes Diving Centre
This is the best place on the island for diving with abundant marine life. Los Gigantes Diving Centre, an English-owned outfit, has been diving here for more than a decade. Dive excursions are run at 10:00 and 14:00.
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Volcanic Beach
The sandy Volcanic Beach is a nice place to relax and have a swim. It's also the site of some of the town's liveliest festivals, such as El Día de San Juan (St John's Day), when the beach is lined with bonfires.
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Matador Surf School
Corralejo is a justifiably popular base for surfers, with phrases like 'the Hawaii of Spain' commonly bandied about. Matador Surf School offers courses, including equipment and insurance plus transport to the waves.
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Happy Biking
Happy Biking ; now there's a nice name! Happy Biking rents out a range of cycles and also organises cycle tours, mostly quite gentle, which start at around €30, including bike hire, transport and a picnic.
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Magic
Magic operates a couple of smart catamarans out of the port. Sailing at 10:00 or 10:30 (also at 16:00 from May to October), cruises include a barbecue lunch and allow plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling.
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Tauchpartner
Lolling on the soft black-sand beach may well take up all your time here. But if you're in the mood for more excitement, try scuba diving with Tauchpartner. It offers a range of classes as well as single dives.
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U Dive
Divers can explore the sea bottom with U Dive, which offers daily dives with small groups in 12 diving spots, as well as dive safaris, PADI courses at all levels and free try-dives in a swimming pool.
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Gran Canaria School of Languages
The Gran Canaria School of Languages offers intensive courses from around €130 per week. It has a good reputation and has been in business for more than 40 years. Lodging may also be arranged.
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Buceo Tenerife Diving Center
For courses, try-dives and excursions, head to Buceo Tenerife Diving Center. There are reduced costs for making multiple dives. Dives are at 09:00 and noon, with an extra 15:00 dive on Saturday.
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Fishing
Deep-sea-fishing jaunts range in price for a three-hour trip to a day on the water. Get information from the kiosks set up at the western end of Playa de Los Cristianos or from a tourist office.
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Meloneras Golf
Don those plaid Bermudas and head off to Meloneras Golf , which opened late 2006, in between Maspalomas and the harbour of Pasito Blanco, in an area earmarked for yet another luxury development.
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Cycle & Surf Shop
If you need to hire surfing gear, including surfboards, body boards and wetsuits, visit the Cycle & Surf Shop, a friendly little shop beside the Last Resort bar. It also rents out bicycles.
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Dunkerbeck Windsurfing Center
In Playa Aguila, world windsurfing champion Bjorn Dunkerbeck runs the Dunkerbeck Windsurfing Center with several courses available, including a 10-hour initiation course for around €190.
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Deep-Sea-Fishing Trips
You can sign up for deep-sea-fishing trips at the port. Trips take place between 08:00 and 13:30 Monday to Saturday, and the skipper will cook your catch for lunch and keep the beer flowing.
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Canarias Extreme
If you are looking for a watery pursuit more adrenalin-boosting than a glass-bottom boat, check out Canarias Extreme, which organises single- and double-kayak tours all around the coast.
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Playa de la Cueva
Past the port, and accessible via a small tunnel, is the smaller and prettier, though often windy, Playa de la Cueva . On a clear day, Tenerife seems like it's within spitting distance!
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