Gran Canaria

La Santa Guide to Lanzarote surfing holidays in the Canary Islands Flickr creative commons image by Ronaldc5

Best Canaries surfing for experts: Top 11 Canary Islands surf spots

On their day, the best Canaries surfing for experts is up there with some of the top surf breaks worldwide. Coupled with great weather, easy access, good facilities, developed tourist infrastructure and low prices the Canary Islands are perfect for…

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Canaries windsurf spots: 10 best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations

Want to experience the best Canary Islands windsurfing destinations? Of course you do! After all the archipelago has some of the top windsurfing worldwide. To help you narrow down the selection check out 10 of the best Canaries windsurf spots…

get into bodyboarding - Galdar in Gran Canaria

11 best activities to try during Gran Canaria adventure sports holidays

What are the best activities to try during Gran Canaria adventure sports holidays? All of them! Or at least as many as you can squeeze into your Canarian holiday to the island known as the ‘mini continent’. Gran Canaria adventure…

Canary Islands adventure holidays Guide to activities in the Canaries Paragliding in Famara, Lanzarote Pixabay royalty free image
Best winter windsurfing in Europe Image of Kauli Seadi by PWA World Tour in Tiree

Best winter windsurfing in Europe for wind, waves and warmth

Colder weather, ferocious wind chill and shorter days mean winter can be a bummer for water sports aficionados in Europe. Fortunately, wind and swells increase meaning the best winter windsurfing in Europe for wind, waves and warmth is less of a gloomy prospect. Picture…

Cutting it at El Confital one of the best beaches in Gran Canaria for surf. Flickr Image by azuaje

10 best beaches in Gran Canaria for surf and adventure

Gran Canaria has some stunning beaches that tick all the boxes for relaxation and family fun. It also has some prime spots for surfing, kiting, windsurfing, swimming and other adventure sports. But what are the best beaches in Gran Canaria for…

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Velvet adventure sailing discount: 5% off adventurous yachting holidays

Velvet adventure sailing provide all inclusive adventurous yachting holidays aboard an Oyster 55 with 2 professional staff. You can join the crew in the Lofoten Islands and Arctic Norway in the Summer or The Canary Islands in the winter. We also sail in…