Disconnect for a few days in a nearby paradise, where you can enjoy the warm rays of sunshine, with mild and constant temperatures at any time of year, so that, in addition to swimming, you can be surprised by incredible excursions in Gran Canaria.
At Lopesan hotels, we work tirelessly so that the most demanding guests can enjoy an unbeatable holiday.
That is why, together with the excellent services and activities you can enjoy in any of our hotel facilities, we offer you information about some of the excursions in Gran Canaria that you should not miss.
The Best Excursions in Gran Canaria to Discover Unique Places
To begin with, we will talk about the best area to stay, since when planning a route through the main places of interest, we start from the south with our holiday package in Gran Canaria.
This is the area where you will find the best beaches and the most exclusive accommodation, in places such as Meloneras, where the most impressive hotels and resorts with very interesting offers are located.
This way, you can enjoy the wonderful surroundings of the famous Dunes of Maspalomas, which you can walk to from the hotel, located in one of the most interesting places in Gran Canaria.
So, whether you are staying nearby or simply visiting as a tourist, this emblematic place is one of the first visits or excursions in Gran Canaria.
The Dunes of Maspalomas
The perfect location of our hotels will allow you to enjoy this unique and fascinating setting, which will transport you to the desert within this nature reserve, where tonnes of the finest sand accumulate in contrast with the deep blue of the ocean.
And if you want to enjoy a fun experience, you have the option of taking a camel ride through the Dunes of Maspalomas.
In any case, make sure you do not miss one of the most spectacular sunsets on the island, walking towards the Maspalomas Lighthouse.
Maspalomas Lighthouse, Maspalomas Beach and Playa del Inglés
Located at the end of the Meloneras Promenade, this lighthouse, with more than 130 years of history, is an emblematic landmark that will guide your walk towards Maspalomas Beach, the more than 400 hectares of dunes and another of its protected areas, the Maspalomas Pond, where many different species of fauna and flora coexist.
If you are in good physical shape, from there you can continue walking between the sand and the sea until you reach the also famous Playa del Inglés, on a route of approximately seven kilometres, which you will also have to walk again on the way back.
Pasito Blanco Marina
Walking for one hour in the opposite direction from Meloneras, or just five minutes by car, you can visit the Pasito Blanco Marina, where you will find moorings for magnificent boats and luxury yachts.
You can also access its quiet beach, where a select group of visitors usually relaxes on the sand, many of them owners of the boats moored there.
Puerto de Mogán
Continuing with the excursions in Gran Canaria along the coastline, in the southwest of the island you will find the beautiful and lively fishing village of Puerto de Mogán, popularly known as “the Venice of the Canary Islands”.
This beautiful town stands out for the special charm of its whitewashed little houses, dotted with thousands of flowers among water channels, framed by the ravine in the background, typical fruit plantations and the blue of the sea that surrounds it, with its harbour and beach.
This is one of the most beautiful excursions in Gran Canaria, where you can stroll around the port, regain your strength in one of its many bars, browse its shops or simply relax while watching the different boats and the work of the fishermen.
But since the island of Gran Canaria offers much more than sun, sea and beach tourism, you should not miss other spectacular natural corners and charming traditional areas such as Teror, Telde or Agüimes.
When planning your excursions in Gran Canaria, you will be able to discover a more complete image of this island, which has a large number of unique natural spaces and small rural areas with a special charm.
“Our hotel staff will be able to give you more information during your stay about the island’s most popular areas and how to get there.”
Mirador del Balcón
On the way to La Aldea de San Nicolás, in the northwest of the island, you should not miss stopping at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Gran Canaria, where you can enjoy an impressive view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Along the route, you should visit the curious Fuente de los Azulejos, an unusual rock formation on the island. From this incredible viewpoint, which is well worth visiting on one of your excursions in Gran Canaria, you can see how the geological formations and erosion have created curious optical illusions that stretch into the sea, forming a genuine and recognisable dragon shape, whose head sinks into the depths of the ocean.
Roque Nublo, Tejeda, Teror, Arucas
Leaving from Meloneras or Maspalomas, in the south of the island, and heading north inland, you will have to travel around 35 kilometres along a steep mountain road that will take you to one of the island’s most representative natural monuments, an excursion in Gran Canaria recommended for hiking lovers.
From the steep rocks of Roque Nublo, located at more than 1,800 metres above sea level and considered a sacred place by the island’s ancient inhabitants, you can admire the highest point of the territory, Pico de las Nieves, and, on the other side, Mount Teide, located on our neighbouring island of Tenerife, one of the many spectacular routes in Gran Canaria.
After leaving these impressive views behind, you can continue to Tejeda, near which you will find the largest archaeological complex in our territory, together with Mesa de Acusa.
Continue north to the beautiful town of Teror to see a magnificent example of traditional Canarian architecture and visit the Basilica of the Virgen del Pino, patron saint of the island.
Continuing north, you will reach Arucas, one of the essential excursions in Gran Canaria, where you can admire its beautiful neo-Gothic church before visiting one of the island’s best-known rum factories, where you can learn about the entire production process of this drink, which began to be made in the 16th century and is originally from our island.
Gran Canaria is an island full of contrasts, where you can discover beaches, mountains, charming villages, spectacular viewpoints and unique natural spaces. Taking excursions around the island is one of the best ways to discover its landscape, culture and history.
If you are organising your trip and looking for a hotel in Gran Canaria, the south of the island is one of the best areas to stay, as from there you can take many of these excursions and easily visit the main places to see in Gran Canaria during your holiday.
