Air sports in Gran Canaria / Sports
There are plenty of people who consider air sports are as rewarding as it gets, bettering all other sports in terms of thrill and satisfaction. Thus, paragliding, parachuting and skydiving, for instance, are highly appreciated by those keen on that specific adrenaline rush which can not be paralleled by any other sports alternatives.
Gran Canaria features a solid platform for practicing air sports. Plenty of sites and routes, as well as plenty of centers making it possible for tourists to discover the island from above its ultimate heights occasion unforgettable moments to all tourists raving after such experiences.
Air Sports Federation of the Canary Islands
This is the authority in charge with regulating the issues related to air sports. Tourists are advised to refer to the information provided by this authority before making up their mind about resorting to air sports as manner of diversifying their stay in Gran Canaria.
- Name:
- Air Sports Federation of the Canary Islands (Federacion Canaria de Deportes Aereos)
- Address:
- Casa del Deporte, C. Leon, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 334 805
- Fax:
- 0034 928 334 805
- Email:
- fecda@retemail.es
- Website:
- deportesaereos.info
Canariaventura
Canariaventura gives tourists the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of the island by means of a 20-minute flight the climax of which refers to a parachute jump from 3,300 meters. Anyone can enjoy the incredible rush, regardless of age or previous experience, due to the fact the activity is rather more about tandem parachuting than otherwise.
- Name:
- Canariaventura
- Address:
- 1, Avda. de Francia, Playa del Ingles, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 766 168 / 0034 670 777 343
- Email:
- canariaventura@mac.com
- Website:
- www.canariaventura.com
Paraclub Gran Canaria
- Name:
- Paraclub Gran Canaria
- Address:
- Aerodromo El Berriel, Ctra. Gral. del Sur, km 46.5, 35107, San Bartolome, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 157 000 / 0034 928 157 057
- Email:
- office@paraclubdegrancanaria.com
- Website:
- www.paraclubdegrancanaria.com
Skydive Gran Canaria
- Name:
- Skydive Gran Canaria
- Address:
- Aerodromo El Berriel, 35107, San Bartolome de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Telephone:
- 0034 928 157 325 / 0034 639 818 726
- Website:
- www.skydivegrancanaria.es
Attractions in Gran Canaria
Holiday World
Holiday World is the largest fun park in the entire Canary Archipelago. The facilities typical of such venues are complemented by a bowling area.
Trekking and hiking in Gran Canaria
Trekking and hiking in Gran Canaria are recommendable for people keen on active vacations. The island is well endowed for meeting tourists' expectations.
Guayadeque Museum
The The Guayadeque Museum does not necessarily cover a unitary topic, but its exhibits and collections consist of architectural faunal and floristic items.