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Gran Canaria

<ul> <li>Sailing </ul> Gran Canaria is an ideal location for sailing, especially between the months of April and October. The most renowned sailing clubs can be found in the capital, which marks the yearly starting point for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). On the south coast, we would highlight the marinas of Puerto Rico, Pasito Blanco, Arguineguin and Puerto de Mogán. All these locations have schools able to offer courses and equipment hire. If you needed further proof of Gran Canaria’s sailing credentials, it’s worth noting that its clubs have produced numerous Olympic champions over the years. <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Windsurfing </ul> The island is considered one of the best windsurfing locations in the world. As well as windsurfing along the entire eastern coastline, Playa de las Canteras and the Gáldar coast also offer excellent conditions. On the Pozo Izquierdo beach, where winds can reach 60km/h, and also on Playa de Vargas, you can marvel at the skills of actual windsurf champions taking part in the two trials of the PWA World Cup that are staged on the island. We advise beginners to remain in the protected areas of Puerto Rico and Mogán. <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Surf and Bodyboard </ul> The northern reaches of the island, between the capital and the Gáldar coast, is the undisputed hotspot for surfing and bodyboarding. Uninterrupted winds serve up ideal conditions, with waves reaching heights of up to 5m. We would also single out the excellent surfing conditions on the Arinaga coast, Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. There are a range of companies from which you can rent all the equipment you need. <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Diving </ul> Gran Canaria has two hyperbaric chambers located to the north and south of the island. Don’t forget to visit the El Cabrón Marine Reserve, Pasito Blanco and, for more experienced divers, La Isleta and Sardina. <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Deep sea sport fishing </ul> Gran Canaria has a wide range of companies offering deep-sea sport fishing. The best ports to set sail from are Mogán, Pasito Blanco and Puerto Rico, which have set a combined total of over 50 world records. Among the many fish to be reeled in, we would highlight tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and occasionally sharks. <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Golf <br /><br /> </ul> Real Club de Golf <br /><br /> Spain’s oldest golf course. The club was founded in 1891 by the British residents who used to live on the island. It is situated to the south of Pico de Bandama and borders the Caldera de Bandama volcanic crater. This 18-hole par 71 course was designed by Mackenzie Ross and sports 2 putting greens, a practice tee and pitching green.The maximum handicap for playing in Bandama is for gentlemen 24 and for ladies 36. It also has professional instructors, a golf shop, club rental, restaurant and wine cellar. The facilities also include two tennis courts, a riding school and a swimming-pool. <br /><br /> El Cortijo de Campo <br /><br /> This par 72 course has been the venue for various international competitions, as well as the Peugeot Oki Tour of Spain and the Spanish senior and women’s championship. The course was designed by Blake Stirling and Marco Marin. With fast greens and up to six tee positions per hole, the course offers an enormous amount of variety and is highly challenging. Course features: six lakes and over six hundred ancient palm trees. Services include a golf academy, practice range, chipping green, putting green, practice bunker, buggy and club hire. <br /><br /> Maspalomas Golf Course <br /><br /> Another course designed by Mackenzie Ross. This long and flat course features narrow fairways and is surrounded by sand dunes. Its position next to the sea, with gentle sea breezes blowing in, allows for comfortable play all year round, even during the hottest days. This 18-hole par 73 course has also played host to a range of international competitions. The course includes a practice green, instructors, buggies, rental service, golf shop, restaurant and bar. <br /><br /> Salobre Golf <br /><br /> One of the island’s most recent golf courses to be unveiled. The lush green course is in stark contrast to the backdrop of volcanic mountains and arid gullies. Designed by Roland Fauré, this 18-hole par 71 course spans 6km in distance. It includes a golf academy, practice range, putting green, club rental, hydromassage, golf shop and restaurant with outdoor terrace seating. </ul>

  • Sailing
Gran Canaria is an ideal location for sailing, especially between the months of April and October. The most renowned sailing clubs can be found in the capital, which marks the yearly starting point for the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). On the south coast, we would highlight the marinas of Puerto Rico, Pasito Blanco, Arguineguin and Puerto de Mogán. All these locations have schools able to offer courses and equipment hire. If you needed further proof of Gran Canaria’s sailing credentials, it’s worth noting that its clubs have produced numerous Olympic champions over the years.

  • Windsurfing
The island is considered one of the best windsurfing locations in the world. As well as windsurfing along the entire eastern coastline, Playa de las Canteras and the Gáldar coast also offer excellent conditions. On the Pozo Izquierdo beach, where winds can reach 60km/h, and also on Playa de Vargas, you can marvel at the skills of actual windsurf champions taking part in the two trials of the PWA World Cup that are staged on the island. We advise beginners to remain in the protected areas of Puerto Rico and Mogán.

  • Surf and Bodyboard
The northern reaches of the island, between the capital and the Gáldar coast, is the undisputed hotspot for surfing and bodyboarding. Uninterrupted winds serve up ideal conditions, with waves reaching heights of up to 5m. We would also single out the excellent surfing conditions on the Arinaga coast, Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. There are a range of companies from which you can rent all the equipment you need.

  • Diving
Gran Canaria has two hyperbaric chambers located to the north and south of the island. Don’t forget to visit the El Cabrón Marine Reserve, Pasito Blanco and, for more experienced divers, La Isleta and Sardina.

  • Deep sea sport fishing
Gran Canaria has a wide range of companies offering deep-sea sport fishing. The best ports to set sail from are Mogán, Pasito Blanco and Puerto Rico, which have set a combined total of over 50 world records. Among the many fish to be reeled in, we would highlight tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and occasionally sharks.

  • Golf

Real Club de Golf

Spain’s oldest golf course. The club was founded in 1891 by the British residents who used to live on the island. It is situated to the south of Pico de Bandama and borders the Caldera de Bandama volcanic crater. This 18-hole par 71 course was designed by Mackenzie Ross and sports 2 putting greens, a practice tee and pitching green.The maximum handicap for playing in Bandama is for gentlemen 24 and for ladies 36. It also has professional instructors, a golf shop, club rental, restaurant and wine cellar. The facilities also include two tennis courts, a riding school and a swimming-pool.

El Cortijo de Campo

This par 72 course has been the venue for various international competitions, as well as the Peugeot Oki Tour of Spain and the Spanish senior and women’s championship. The course was designed by Blake Stirling and Marco Marin. With fast greens and up to six tee positions per hole, the course offers an enormous amount of variety and is highly challenging. Course features: six lakes and over six hundred ancient palm trees. Services include a golf academy, practice range, chipping green, putting green, practice bunker, buggy and club hire.

Maspalomas Golf Course

Another course designed by Mackenzie Ross. This long and flat course features narrow fairways and is surrounded by sand dunes. Its position next to the sea, with gentle sea breezes blowing in, allows for comfortable play all year round, even during the hottest days. This 18-hole par 73 course has also played host to a range of international competitions. The course includes a practice green, instructors, buggies, rental service, golf shop, restaurant and bar.

Salobre Golf

One of the island’s most recent golf courses to be unveiled. The lush green course is in stark contrast to the backdrop of volcanic mountains and arid gullies. Designed by Roland Fauré, this 18-hole par 71 course spans 6km in distance. It includes a golf academy, practice range, putting green, club rental, hydromassage, golf shop and restaurant with outdoor terrace seating.

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