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The beaches don’t mind if you prefer the mountains...

The sea doesn’t mind.

And the ocean and the beaches won’t be upset if you choose the mountains of Gran Canaria.

Because Gran Canaria is not only the home of surfers and divers. It is also home to a sea of mountains, which are perfect for practicing sport. Hiking, climbing, mountain biking and cycling routes. Everything travels together on this miniaturised continent. On an island that allows you to change sport as easily as you change your shirt.

Two excursionists resting by Roque Nublo
Rock climber scaling rock face
Group of cyclists

In less than one hour by car you can swap the sea for dizzying mountains, in places where no sound is heard. You can leap in one moment from our ocean of beaches to our extensive network of hiking trails, where you can spend a whole day strolling among pine forests, or following winding roads on bikes, passing through villages so small that they are gone in the blink of an eye.

There are different options for different people.

Routes through changing landscapes for bicycle lovers
For lovers of tough sports, Gran Canaria offers a comprehensive range of steep slopes with diverse scenery. All of this in a gentle, agreeable climate.

Hiking in the network of royal trails
For people who are curious and who wish to forget all about hustle and bustle.    Practicing sport while still admiring all the hidden charms of nature on the island. 

Adrenaline for lovers of mountain biking
There are a thousand different types of tracks in the mountain areas of Gran Canaria.  This means that even novice bikers can practice the sport flat out, while enveloped in the peaceful climate of the island.   

Mountain climbing on an uphill island
And for those who need to face challenges (even on holiday), Gran Canaria is home to a large number of nature areas that are made to measure for climbing enthusiasts. Great walls and a whole range of vertical ascents. A range of challenges that only those who are crazy about climbing truly understand.


Active Tourism Companies

Free Motion Bikes & Tours
Hiking, Cycling
Address: Hotel Sandy Beach, Local 9,Playa del Inglés
Telephone: (+34) 928 777 479
Web: www.free-motion.net

Happy Biking
Hiking, Cycling, Mountain Biking
Address: Avda. de Italia 2, Hotel Continental, 35100 Playa del Inglés
Telephone: (+34) 928 766 832
Web: www.happy-biking.com

Nortetrek
Hiking routes, mountain bike routes, cultural trips and excursions to historic town centres and archeological settlements, special programmes for companies, associations and groups
Address: c/ Dutidana 32, Gáldar
Telephone: (+34) 636 578 586
Web: www.nortetrekgrancanaria.com

Elektrik bike tours
Routes on electric bikes
Address: c/Teobaldo Power.C.C Sonnenland , Loc.114
Telephone: (+34) 666 124 776
Web: www.ecobikers.info

Cycle Gran Canaria
Routes on mountain bike, cycle tourism routes, training camps.
Address: Edificio Princesa Arminda Portal 2,3º -D-I San Fernando de Maspalomas
Telephone: (+34) 928 769 5085
Web: www.cyclegrancanaria.com

Limonium, Sport and Leisure in Nature
Activities on land: educational hiking; map reading; archery; multiadventure.
Rope activities: rope climbing; abseiling down ravines; hanging bridge descent and zip slides; caving.
Water activities : kayaks; kayak rental; scuba diving; apnea (skin) diving; sea discovery – whale and dolphin spotting.
Air activities: paragliding
Address: c/ José y María,69. Lomo los Frailes. Tamaraceite.
35018 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Telephone: (+34) 928 436 995
Web: www.limoniumcanarias.com


Gran Canaria Leisure Guide. Gran Canaria Tourist Board. Ed. 2012
Source consulted: Companies confirmed and updated by the Gobierno de Canarias as active tourism activities as of date 23rd January 2012.

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