Gran Canaria - Active vacation

Hiking through colorful forests, playing golf on the edge of a volcanic crater, jogging along the seashore and surfing in hidden bays - sounds tempting? Very! Gran Canaria is a real goldmine when it comes to outdoor activities. Warm temperatures and unique scenery, along with numerous land and water sports options, ensure an active all-round package. It is not without reason that the island is now the winter home for many professional teams from all over Europe.

Surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing
Whether you've never stood on a surfboard before or have had the adrenaline of the waves flowing through your veins for years: On Gran Canaria, beginners and advanced surfers alike will find the best conditions when it comes to surfing & co. There are great big waves for advanced surfers as well as slightly gentler, medium-sized waves for beginners - plus the notorious trade winds and the right number of hours of sunshine every year. If you want to take the plunge, you'll find it here in one of the many surf schools on Gran Canaria. And when - because this also happens - the sea shows its gentle side, simply glide over the calm water with a stand-up paddle - pure harmony!

Diving
Gran Canaria surprises not only above sea level with many a highlight - there are also undreamt-of beauties in the depths of its underwater world. Discover the dazzling underwater world off the coasts of the volcanic island, let yourself be carried away by the fascination of the seabed and simply dive away from everyday life. You can find all the information you need at
www.grancanaria.com/turismo/de/wassersport/tauchen/tauchen/

Hiking and cycling
Gran Canaria has many faces - and always shows its best side. The island is particularly popular with hiking enthusiasts. It would be very simplistic to reduce Gran Canaria to its beautiful beaches (which of course does not diminish its beauty). But there is so much more: countless hiking routes criss-cross the island like a network, giving visitors great insights into the rich landscape and culture of Gran Canaria. Find out more at:
www.grancanaria.com/turismo/de/natur/bergsport/wanderungen/
Those who don't necessarily want to discover the miniature continent on foot can hop on a bike and find themselves in a mountain bike paradise - especially in the mountainous center of the island. Our tip: take plenty of time to explore the 32 nature reserves, 8 nature reserves and around 100 endemic species!

Climbing
If you like climbing at lofty heights but prefer to avoid snow and cold, Gran Canaria is the perfect place for you. The oldest rocks on the island, which were formed by volcanic eruptions, are ideal for mountaineers due to their hardness and grip. Today's formations are the result of constant erosion on the island. You can find ravines, cliffs, ridges, volcanic craters, rock faces, etc. and in them cracks, chimneys, rock slabs, overhangs, roofs, etc. - In other words, the island is a huge course for mountaineers. With unimagined possibilities. www.grancanaria.com/turismo/de/natur/bergsport/klettern/