The Best Things to Do in Gran Canaria, Ranked
The island's top-rated experiences in one list — from Palmitos Park and dolphin-watching catamarans to off-road buggy safaris and the Maspalomas dunes camel ride, ordered by real traveller review scores.
Available
15 options
Avg. rating
4.7 - 28,617 reviews
From
$12 EUR
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
Best Things to Do: what to know before booking
The island's top-rated experiences in one list — from Palmitos Park and dolphin-watching catamarans to off-road buggy safaris and the Maspalomas dunes camel ride, ordered by real traveller review scores.
- Availability
- 15 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $12 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 28,617 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Concentrated on the south coast around Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés and the Mogán marinas, plus inland mountains and Las Palmas
- Best time
- Spring to autumn for warm, dry weather; book boat trips and the dunes for the calmer morning
- Ticket note
- Most are date- or time-stamped; check each booking
Best Things to Do in Gran Canaria
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Everything you should know before you book
Gran Canaria works as a single island holiday with the variety of a small continent: subtropical family parks and water parks on the south coast, wild dolphins and pilot whales offshore, a volcanic mountain interior to explore by buggy or jeep, and the Saharan-style Maspalomas dunes in between. This ranking pulls the island's highest-rated bookable experiences so you can build a shortlist fast.
Book the south-coast headliners ahead. Palmitos Park and Aqualand sell timed-entry tickets, and the best morning catamaran and dolphin-watching slots fill first in high season — along with the resort-area shuttles that get you there. Everything below is bookable with instant confirmation and, on most options, free cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Gran Canaria?
Palmitos Park is the essential family stop, but a south-coast dolphin-watching cruise and the Maspalomas dunes camel ride round out the classic Gran Canaria trio. This list ranks them all by traveller reviews.
How many days do you need in Gran Canaria?
Two days covers the southern highlights; three lets you add a Las Palmas day trip, the inland Sunday markets, or a scuba dive. See our 2- and 3-day Gran Canaria itineraries.
Is Gran Canaria good for a beach-and-activity holiday?
Very — the south coast packs family parks, boat trips and adventure sports within a short shuttle ride, while the interior and capital add mountains and culture when you want a change from the beach.