Afrikat Morning Cruise

This is what a morning cruise should feel like. Afrikat’s Gran Canaria trip is built around water time (swim and snorkel in a calm bay), with an easy pace that still gives you coastline views from a luxury catamaran. It…

This is what a morning cruise should feel like. Afrikat’s Gran Canaria trip is built around water time (swim and snorkel in a calm bay), with an easy pace that still gives you coastline views from a luxury catamaran. It…

Cetaceans are a short ride away. This cruise from Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria takes you out to sea on the Spirit of the Sea, where you can watch marine life from the deck and through glass-bottom panels. The route…

Gran Canaria changes fast, and this tour proves it. You’ll ride from the volcanic interior to the palm-filled north and then all the way down to the sand at Maspalomas, with air-conditioned comfort and guided viewpoints built for photos. The…

Your morning gets a lot calmer. This small-boat cruise leaves Puerto Rico harbor and heads west along Gran Canaria’s cliffs and hidden coastal spots, with the onboard crew giving you the story as you go. I especially like the 18-passenger…

You’ll earn your bragging rights fast. This Gran Canaria canyoning trip mixes forest walking with real action like jumps, rappels, and natural slides inside a canyon with multiple waterfalls. I like that the guides (often Miguel or Viktor) run the…

Gran Canaria has a way of surprising you fast. This rural villages day trip strings together mountain towns, viewpoints, and the island’s famous cave houses into one smooth, guided loop. I especially like the mix of Tejeda and Artenara—you get…

That first breath underwater is a real brain-reboot. This beginner scuba try session in Gran Canaria is built for calm learning: you get a PADI-certified instructor, a safety-first briefing, and a guided underwater experience picked for the day’s sea and…

South Gran Canaria moves fast. This day tour strings together three big hitting areas: the Guayadeque ravine around Agüimes with cave dwellings from the island’s early inhabitants, the vast Maspalomas dunes, and the port charm of Puerto de Mogán. It’s…

A short flight, huge views. In Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, you’re towed out by a boat and lifted by a parachute-style harness, with line options from 150 to 300 meters. I like this setup because it delivers up-close sea…

Camel rides in Maspalomas feel surprisingly calm. This short trip takes you through the Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas, where the dunes stretch out like a sandy sci-fi set. I really like the soft, guided pace on…

First impressions Want a big night in Gran Canaria? Origen Dinner Show at Sala Scala turns the islands’ story into a fast-moving stage event, with four acts that build through dance, live music, and theatrical moments. What I love is…

Gran Canaria goes vertical and delicious. This tour strings together volcanic calderas, a hike to Roque Nublo, and a high-altitude sunset finish, with food stops that feel genuinely local. I especially like the way guides (often Daylos and Victor) turn…

A small boat can make a big difference. This 3-hour Puerto de Mogán boat trip feels like a real morning out on the water: you cruise the south-west coastline with cliff views, then stop at a protected snorkeling spot (El…

Rainforest trails and sea pools make for a great break. This full-day tour strings together laurel forest walking and volcanic natural pools, plus a stop at a small village and an eco-farm tasting. I love the way the day is…

Roque Nublo looks like a movie set. This full-day excursion is built around some of Gran Canaria’s biggest volcanic sights, and I love the clear stop-to-stop rhythm that gets you eye-level with Roque Nublo and Pico de las Nieves. I…