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Diving*                            www.diveacademy-grancanaria.com

If you’ve never scuba-dived and you’re interested in giving it a go, or you are an experienced diver that just wants to get their fix of fin fun; you might want to try Dive Academy Gran Canaria, where British owners Ellen & Dave will endeavour to give you the best diving experience that the Canary Islands can offer. (Don’t worry, if you don’t have your own kit, you can hire everything that you need).http://www.diveacademy-grancanaria.comshapeimage_7_link_0

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With a host of pursuits available, there is more to Gran Canaria than you think; whether you’re a bird watcher, shopper or adrenalin junkie.

Below, we’ve selected a handful of recreational activities (okay more than a handful) that may tickle your fancy.
You can either use the links below to arrange them yourself or we can do all the hard work for you!

Shopping                             www.gran-canaria-reviews.com                

Las Palmas is the largest city in the Canary Islands and the 7th largest city 
in Spain, and as such, has many wonderful shopping centres and specialist boutiques with a huge variety of quality Spanish goods (e.g. the pedestrianised Calle Triana). There are also various markets throughout the island including Teror, which plays host to a large popular market every Sunday.http://www.las-palmas-24.com/index.php?gran-canaria-reviews-local-city-guide-las-palmasshapeimage_10_link_0
Skydiving*                               www.skydivegrancanaria.es

Skydive Gran Canaria - a front runner for safety and quality, was founded by Francisco (Paco) Romero, a keen skydiver for almost 29 years & instructor since 1980. Having logged over 16000 jumps (7400 of which are tandem jumps), he’s one of the most qualified skydivers in Europe. The jumping altitudes range from 2500m to 3500m and include a nice video to take home & show-off!http://www.skydivegrancanaria.es/index1.htmshapeimage_12_link_0
Go-karting*                                     www.grankarting.com                       
 
The Gran Karting Club isn’t just for Grannies as the name suggests! Go-karting is available for all ages, from 5 yrs upwards. With 1650 metres of race track, this is reputedly one of the best circuits in Spain.http://www.grankarting.com/shapeimage_19_link_0
Museums                                     www.cuevapintada.com                       
 
The famous Cueva Pintada (painted cave) is a museum and archaeological park situated in Galdar, the most historic of all Guanche towns, north of the island. Discovered by chance in 1873, Cueva Pintada and it’s geometric paintings is surrounded by over 70 houses and artificial caves pre-dating Hispanic history, from between the 6th-16th century. http://www.cuevapintada.comshapeimage_20_link_0
Sea Fishing*                                 www.white-marlin.com                       
 
Canary Sport Fishing is situated at the south-west of the island, and offers services to satisfy the needs of both novice and experienced anglers! 
On-board the White Marlin (a 12m long catamaran), you will have the latest equipment and be covered under all necessary licences, permits and security required to participate. Visit their website for the latest sailing times.http://www.white-marlin.com/shapeimage_21_link_0
Helicopter Tours*                                www.viator.com                       
 
‘Explore the extraordinary beauty of Gran Canaria from a bird´s eye view. 
This is a once in a life-time experience you always dreamed of!’ Regular half-hour tours across the island for 165€ pp, as well as shorter 20 minute trips along the south coast for 115€ pp. A snip of the price in the UK.http://www.viator.com/tours/Gran-Canaria/Gran-Canaria-Island-Helicopter-Ride/d792-3042LPA11?pref=02&aid=g3038shapeimage_22_link_0
  1. *Please remember to take out travel insurance to cover hospital treatment, medical evacuation and any activities e.g. adventure sports,
    in which you plan to participate.

Walking                                      www.ramblingroger.com

British duo ‘Rambling Roger’ and his wife Eileen have lived in Gran Canaria for 10 years and provide ‘The ultimate guide for walks, hiking and mountain trekking on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria, Spain.’ Take a look at their website, 
jam-packed with comprehensive information.http://www.ramblingroger.comshapeimage_23_link_0
Biking* (Including off-road quad safari’s)       www.free-motion.net

Never really thought about biking abroad? Or you would like to, but would prefer to be in a group, or with a guide? Road bikes, mountain bikes, off-road quad bikes? Whatever your experience or preference, Free Motion can do it. Take a look at the link below, where a keen road cyclist has very kindly uploaded a short video that might tempt you: www.youtube.comhttp://www.free-motion.net/enhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_BHMhEWB8shapeimage_24_link_0shapeimage_24_link_1
Sailing*                                   www.ryasailingschools.com

Atlantic Islands Sail Training Centre (AISTraC) is an RYA approved sailing school based in Puerto de Mogan. From here you can sail and cruise to the Azores, the islands of Madeira, mainland Spain, Portugal and beyond. It doesn’t matter what experience you have, there is a range of practical and theory courses for all levels and abilities. You might also see the odd dolphin or two!http://www.ryasailingschools.com/shapeimage_25_link_0
Golf                                               www.grancanaria.com

El Cortijo Club de Campo is just 6km from Las Palmas and was designed by Blake Stirling (Head Designer of Pete Dye) & Marco Martín. With up to 6 tees per hole, it offers greater variety & difficulty. It has quick greens and the course boasts six lakes and more than 600 century-old palm trees. It’s a par 72 18-hole course and houses a golf school, practice course, chipping green, putting green, practice bunker as well as offering facilities for the hire of carts, bags and clubs.http://www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/361.0.htmlshapeimage_26_link_0