Gran Canaria

Culture & History

Immerse yourself on the north side of Gran Canaria and get a real taste of the island. Contemplate the ruins of a famous old wellness center, nestled in the Barranco de Azuaje. Visit the Los Tilos de Moya interpretation center, and prepare your knowledge for an enchanting walk in the laurel forest. Get whisked away in the morning, and experience a scenic drive to the north of the island. Discover where the beautiful wild meets man-made construction in the ravine of Barranco de Azuaje. Interpret your surroundings and learn about local species and nature at the Los Tilos de Moya, and transcend in a gentle and calming walk through the rainforest. Gain a new perspective, and arrive in Valle de Agaete. Experience a guided tour of the strange and beautiful Finca-Bodega Los Berrazales, surrounded by local fruit trees, and coffee plantations. Soak in stunning scenic, panoramic views before heading to Agaete. Sink into the dazzling natural pools before being returned to your hotel.

Experience the natural beauty of Gran Canaria on this full-day trip from Arguineguín. Travel back in time as you visit archaeological sites in La Fortaleza. Get a taste of the island's volcanic history at the Caldera de Tirajana.  Be picked up at the meeting point in Arguineguín and enjoy the scenic countryside on the way to La Fortaleza. Explore the mountainous landscape to uncover caves, ruins, and cemeteries.   Hike through reddish ravines and palm valleys. Take in sweeping views of the stunning Caldera de Tirajana. Hear stories about life in the ancient Canary islands from your guide.  Travel to the Barranco de Las Tobas ravine. Snap pictures of the reddish-orange rock formations. Head to Guayadeque, where there will be a break for lunch. Have the chance to purchase lunch at a Canarian cave restaurant. Make your way to the Las Salinas de Tenefé salt flats. Take a walk through the oldest salt flats on the island. Enjoy how the light reflects off the salt flats as it sets for the day. Return to your pickup location in Arguineguín at the end of your tour. 

Benefit from pick-up at one of several meeting points in Las Palmas, and then get back to nature in the amazing Guayadeque ravine at Agüimes. Learn more about the original inhabitants of the island and travel back in time more than 600 years to visit one of the original cave houses. Continue to the pretty town of Mogán on the southwest coast and take a stroll around the town center and port area. Discover why it is known as the Venice of the South to the locals and get some free time for lunch. End with a visit to the popular resort town of Maspalomas, known for its stunning dunes and natural reserve. Hear about the history of the island and its places along the way. Return to Las Palmas and get dropped off in the afternoon.

Suitable for beginners, learn to scuba dive off in one of Gran Canaria's best diving spots. Meet your guide at the local partner's office and receive an introduction to scuba diving. Learn more about the various marine species you will discover during the day. From there, travel to Las Canteras. Once you arrive be equipped with all the necessary equipment as well as material to help you identify the species in the area. Then enter the water and begin your diving adventure.

Start your day from Maspalomas before taking the scenery-filled drive to Mirador las Moscas. On the way, enjoy a fantastic break at the famous sand dunes, a place people love to grab some memorable holiday snaps. Continue on your journey to Fataga Village where you will have time to visit the old center, not to mention grab a coffee and use the amenities.  Your next stop on the tour is in San Brtolomé de Tirajana, from which you will be able to reach Ayacata and Tejeda, the highest altitude point in the area. Whilst in the antique center of Tejeda, you can visit a herbal tea museum and try some local herbal infusions. Continuing on, you'll reach the cave houses in Artenara, one of the most important and popular attractions on the island.  On the way to the island in Fontanales, stop at Monte Pavon Mirador, have an optional Canarian lunch, and take some photos of Las Palmas and Tenerife. Follow the street down to Moya, through the wonderful valley of Los Tilos. Whilst here, visit the church of Moya, and head along the North coast as you watch banana plantations and brave the North Sea. You will cruise through the Capital Las Palmas and take the highway back down South.

Discover the best of Gran Canaria on this tour with a professional local guide. The guide will tell you all about the history, culture and nature of the island. The tour will start from the south of Gran Canaria with a pickup from your hotel. Then, you will drive around Gran Canaria to discover the most iconic landscapes, towns and architecture of the island. Stop in Pico de las Nieves to take in the stunning panoramic views of the island, learn about the volcanic landscape and observe the famous Roque Nublo. You can also opt to add a delicious traditional lunch in a restaurant. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back to your hotel.

Head to the Bandama volcano, the first stop on this 8-hour tour. See the largest crater of an extinct volcano on the island and enjoy views of the east coast, mountains and Las Palmas. Continue to Santa Brígida, admire its historical center and grab a coffee at a traditional coffee shop. Continue up to Pico de las Nieves, the island’s highest point. Take in views that often include the neighboring island of Tenerife. Visit San Bartolomé, a mountain village with an ethnographic museum that you can visit free of charge. Stop for lunch at a traditional taverna in the village of Fataga (additional cost). Afterward, head to the Maspalomas sand dunes and enjoy 45 minutes of free time before returning back to Las Palmas.

We will enjoy some "secret" or not tourist visited places that you will love and connect with the local food culture. Feel like a canarian and taste the "Real" Papas Arrugadas and more selected tapas not for tourists. You will be translated and informed about the stories of every bar/restaurant. You will know what the locals know about a few nice hosted tapas places, you will be introduced to the owner or managers as a foreigner friend. The Spanish wine and food culture has a long tradition, you will be in a private tour with a skilled tour guide who speaks several languages

See some of the highlights of northern Gran Canaria on a 7.5-hour tour departing from Las Palmas. With your Canarian guide, make your first stop in the charming village of Arucas, known for its magnificent neo-gothic church of St. John. Next, learn about the island's popular exports, while visiting the banana farms.     Then, discover the beautiful valley of the Berrazales in Agaete, where you can try unique arabica coffee and enjoy a wine tasting. Also, enjoy lunch at the port of Las Nieves. Finally, pass through Guía which is a famous area for flower cheese. You might have the opportunity to try some (for an optional €3 euros per person).

Immerse yourself in Spanish wine culture as you tour a winery that dates back 5 generations on the island of Gran Canaria. Appreciate the depth and complexity of local flavors as you try local cheese and wine. Meet your guide at the winery and begin your journey. Learn the history of the family as you look at old photos. Take a stroll through the organic vineyards where the grapes are ripened to perfection in the sun. Discover endemic grape varieties and hear about the importance of the unique volcanic soil. Discuss the work that it takes to keep the crop in optimal conditions. Look at a piece of history as you view a 100-year-old stone lagares where grapes where once trodden on. Uncover how the wine-making process has evolved at the small wine museum where you can see old machinery. Take in the smells of the old wine cellar. Compare the old with the new at the modern facility. At the end of the guided tour, enjoy two wines in the tasting area which are accompanied by Gran Canaria cheese and toasted bread.