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Gran Canaria Excursions

Family Activities in Gran Canaria

Things to do in Gran Canaria with children: water parks, the Poema del Mar aquarium, animal parks, short boat trips and beaches with calm water.

Activities

6 activities

  • Two camels in bridles and colourful tasselled saddle blankets against a blue sky, with bare branches behind them

    Maspalomas

    Camel ride in the Maspalomas sand dunes

    A 30-minute camel ride through the sandy landscape beside the Maspalomas dunes, with Sahrawi guides and two-seater saddles so you sit beside your companion rather than on the hump.

    30 minFrom €18

  • Three dolphins leaping and splashing in open sea off the south coast of Gran Canaria

    Puerto Rico

    Dolphin and whale watching trip from Puerto Rico

    A two-hour catamaran trip along the south-west coast from Puerto Rico, looking for dolphins and whales with a marine guide on board. Soft drinks and water are included.

    2 hoursFrom €40

  • A white sailing catamaran with passengers on deck heads across the open sea under a clear sky

    Puerto Rico

    Afrikat catamaran cruise from Puerto Rico

    A four and a half hour catamaran trip along the south-west coast with a stop to swim and snorkel, a meal made by the crew and unlimited drinks on board.

    4 h 30 minFrom €77

  • Yellow tourist submarine on the surface of a calm blue sea, next to a rocky breakwater outside Puerto de Mogán

    Puerto de Mogán

    Submarine tour in Puerto de Mogán

    Descend to 25 metres aboard the Golden Shark submarine and look out at shipwrecks and fish through the windows, with an audio guide in nine languages during the 40-minute dive.

    40 minFrom €38

  • Two scuba divers making a heart shape with their hands above a rocky seabed in clear blue water

    Puerto Rico

    Try Scuba Diving with Guided Dive

    Dive into the clear waters of Gran Canaria, guided by experienced instructors. Encounter diverse marine life in a safe scuba diving adventure that is ideal for beginners.

    2 hoursFrom €89

Where you can do this

Good to know

Most family days out on Gran Canaria are in the south, with the big exception of the aquarium in Las Palmas.

Parks and attractions

  • Aqualand Maspalomas is the island's largest water park, with more than 30 slides.
  • Palmitos Park, in a ravine above Maspalomas, is a botanical garden and zoo with birds, reptiles, an aquarium and animal shows.
  • Poema del Mar is an aquarium by the port in Las Palmas, with around 350 species. Combined tickets with the southern parks exist.

On the water

For small children, a short trip is easier than a five-hour cruise. A two-hour dolphin trip, a glass-bottom boat between Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán, or the submarine in Puerto de Mogán all fit easily into a morning. Most water sports have minimum ages. Younger children can sometimes ride as passengers with an adult, and the listing says so when they can.

Beaches with calm water

The beaches at Puerto Rico, Amadores and Anfi del Mar are sheltered by breakwaters, so the water is usually calm. In Las Palmas, a natural reef called La Barra protects much of Las Canteras beach.

Good to know

  • The south is hot and very sunny, even in winter. Plan outdoor parks for the morning.
  • Each activity page lists the minimum age we've been able to verify. If it's missing, ask the operator before you book.