Attractions on the island
Spending their holidays in Gran Canaria awaits visitors of attractions. The main advantage of the Canary Islands is the beautiful weather, which you can enjoy one of the many sandy beaches. Free time is worth a little spice going on a tour of Gran Canaria. You can choose from several points of interest. Extremely varied landscape, steep rock cliffs, beautiful, sunny weather and sandy beaches are just a few of the many advantages of the island. Tourists coming on holiday to Gran Canaria waiting for the power of attraction. The time you can spend in color resorts such. Puerto de Mogan, or take a trip to Telde (we recommend visiting the picturesque city center and houses the cave) and Roque Nublo (which is a monolithic rock landmark). Also worth seeing is the Pilancones Nature Reserve, which is a place of refuge for many species of birds. The most important regions of the island are:
- Region Maspalomas - the most popular among tourists in the region of Gran Canaria, covering the southern part of the island. There are numerous natural attractions, including the famous dunes of Maspalomas.
- Region Las Palmas - eastern area of the island is a place where its invested capital - both historic and vibrant Las Palmas.
- Northwestern region - a region that has not yet been fully discovered by mass tourism, so you can find a little more peace of taste. To see the local wildlife, including Tamadaba Park and Painted Grotto.
- Centre - majestic mountains and charming valley central part of the island is a real treat for nature lovers. Here stands the highest peak of Gran Canaria - Pico de las Nieves and the famous rock Roque Nublo.
Active holiday in Gran Canaria
- Water sports - at most beaches, watersports activities, especially surfing, windsurfing and bodyboarding, with strong winds and waves.
- Diving - off the coast of Gran Canaria you can enjoy the richness of the Atlantic - volcanic caves and thousands of species of fauna.
- Fishing - surrounding waters are habitat for many fish species.
- Sailing - the largest marina in Las Palmas, the other popular places where you can moor a boat: Pasito Blanco, Puerto de Mogan, Puerto Rico, Anfi del Mar and Arguineguín.
- From the port of Puerto Rico organizes cruises where you can watch the dolphins. Many harbor offers cruises - ordinary boats, sailboats, catamarans, glass-bottomed boats and even submarines.
- Golf - the island's many clubs and 9 golf courses, including near Maspalomas, Playa de Tauro and Arguineguín and Las Palmas.
- Horse riding - popular especially in the area of Maspalomas.
- Skydiving, pilot training and aircraft tours is a great choice for lovers of strong emotions. 5.5 km from San Augustin is the Aero Club de Gran Canaria, the main center of parachuting is Tarajalillo.
- Tennis and squash - many hotels in the ministries have their own courts, in Las Palmas is also Club de Tenis.
- Gran Canaria has numerous spas, wellness, fitness, etc.
- Mountain landscapes conducive to climbing, walking and cycling tours and trekking.
- The island tours are organized jeep safaris, camel and donkey.
- The area of San Augustin is also a go-kart track.
- Wrestling - known in ancient sport is growing on the island due to the Canary island Wrestling Federation - on a sandy area 2 wrestlers trying to beat his opponent's legs.
- Gran Canaria there are a lot of interesting, traditional sports, such as herding jump, lift and push the boulder, the reference plow, fighting with sticks, fighting for garrote or ... spending herd.