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Gran Canaria Excursions

Water Sports in Gran Canaria

Jet skis, parasailing, flyboards, kayaks and paddle boards on Gran Canaria's sheltered south-west coast, plus surf lessons at Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas.

Activities

3 activities

  • Man and woman in life jackets riding a white and yellow jet ski through spray, a yellow buoy in the background

    Puerto Rico

    Jet ski tour from Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

    Ride your own jet ski along Gran Canaria's southwest coast with an instructor following in a safety boat. A short, fast half-hour on the water from Puerto Rico harbour.

    30 minFrom €70

  • 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

  • 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

The south-west coast, around Puerto Rico, Amadores, Taurito and Puerto de Mogán, is sheltered from the trade winds and flat on most days. That's where the motorised water sports are: guided jet ski tours, parasailing, flyboards, banana boats, and packages that combine two or three of them.

Kayak and paddle-board tours leave from the Mogán area and follow the cliffs to sea caves, usually with a snorkel stop. They're slower and quieter, and good for people who have never paddled before.

For surfing, go north. Las Canteras beach in Las Palmas has surf schools at its La Cícer end that teach beginners.

The east coast is where the wind is. Pozo Izquierdo is one of the windiest spots on the island and has hosted a round of the windsurfing world tour for decades. It's a place for experienced windsurfers and for watching them, not for learning.

Good to know

  • Guided jet ski tours don't need a licence or any experience. Operators set their own minimum ages for drivers and passengers, and the listing says what they are.
  • The sea is cooler than people expect: around 18 °C in January and February, and about 23 to 24 °C in late summer.
  • Most tours are short, often 20 to 60 minutes on the water. Check whether the time on the listing includes the safety briefing.