Sports and leisure activities Canary Islands

A few kilometres from the capital and in a splendid site, at the foot of a crater, you can make this 18-hole course. This golf course is the oldest in Spain, it was created in 1957.

After a 10-minute training session, you will jump in tandem at 3,200 m, a 38-second freefall at 200 km/h. Concerning the courses, you will benefit from an internationally recognized PAC training (AFF). Have a good jump! And don't hesitate to send us a letter to describe your feelings.

This diving centre, which is mainly aimed at German-speaking customers, offers a wide range of water sports. Diving of course to explore the coral reef via training for beginners and experienced divers. You can also practice stand up paddle (board rental and lessons) or surfing and sailing (possibility to rent equipment and small catamarans). Also snorkeling excursions by the day.

Since 1985, Royal Delphin has been offering whale and dolphin watching trips from a catamaran with a capacity of over 200 passengers. Of course equipped with a crystal hull allowing underwater vision. The excursions offered range from two hours to four and a half hours. All of them leave from Puerto Colón. The three-hour one includes a bath in the bay. The one of four and a half goes to the cliff of los Gigantes, also includes a bath and a meal. Bar and information on the surrounding environment on board the boats.

The diving center of the Maritim Hotel, next to the Loro Parque, is open all year round. It offers diving trips from most of the ports on the island of Tenerife depending on the reefs of interest. Circuits from 8 to 50 meters deep passing through caves, canyons and underwater tunnels for the non-beginners, possibility to visit the wreck of the Douglas DC-3 plane of the company Spantax which crashed in September 1966. The center also offers Padi courses and training and can provide divers with Nitrox. The atmosphere is very pleasant.

Like the Hotel Jardin Tecina, this golf course belongs to the Fred Olsen Company. It is an 18-hole par 71 course that runs high on the cliff, facing the ocean. With the mountains of Tenerife in the background. A guarantee of beautiful visuals all along the route. Courses are also given there. They are aimed at all levels, including professionals, and you can progress from one group to another, via packages of one to several days. You can also be followed in French.

It would have been inconceivable for the island's seaside capital not to have its own marina. The marina has a maximum capacity of 300 berths and offers, as it should, a multitude of services ranging from a gas station and information service to showers and toilets. The marina is very close to the city of San Andrés, and therefore not far from the commercial port of Santa Cruz.

Run by two Englishmen, Steve and Wendy Hicks, this diving centre opened in the mid-80s and has been awarded several times by specialist magazines. The proposed dives can be practiced every day of the year thanks to a favourable climate and clear waters with pleasant temperatures. The prices charged are quite similar to those of the competition, but it differs from them by the choice of diving spots, which are very close to the port. You will be able to discover the boats buried in the waters of Puerto del Carmen.

For those who are interested in fishing, either as a fisherman or as a spectator, this company offers daily trips to the sea, departing from the port of Los Cristianos. You will of course be accompanied by professional fishermen to guide you. The outings can be half-day or full day trips. They will be the opportunity to practice different fishing techniques depending on the species, tuna, bonito, sea bream, marlin, barracuda and even big game shark fishing. Also private charters for those who want a tailor-made outing.

14 km from Las Palmas via the centre road. Courses and excursions.

Spanish diving school (the only one), much cheaper than others. Some trips are offered by locals who know the surrounding funds perfectly. Check out at 11 pm and 16 pm. Visit of caves, stone arches and underwater dykes. 

In addition to windsurfing, you can try stand up paddle, kayak and surf. A lot of fun in a delightful water, both in color and temperature. They have chosen the best spot to have excellent conditions all year round. The best boards and sails so you can be on the water every day. A holiday to discover new things, and take the time to discover the island by car, trekking or mountain bike.

It is the largest karting track in Spain with more than 1.2 kilometres of circuits. Created in 1995, it has become a reference in Tenerife, both in the training of tifeños and in national competitions. The senior circuit offers a course of 1,200 metres and a track width of at least eight metres. With three types of go-karts. Perfectly equipped in terms of safety and technique, the junior course is 250 metres long and eight wide. Bar, restaurant and free bus from Los Cristianos.

Designed by the famous Spanish golfer Severiano Ballesteros, this Buenavista golf course deserves its name because it is located on the most spectacular cliffs and is surrounded by the Teno Massif Natural Park and its impressive mountains. Those who have practiced this 18-hole even say that you sometimes have the sensation of hitting the ball against the sea. The most difficult holes are of course located on the edge of the cliff, but the central lake is also a new obstacle. It also has a shop.

La Restinga Diving is a diving center located in La Restinga, El Hierro. It offers scuba diving and freediving activities. The dives are supervised by a professional team and the equipment is of a high standard. Dives take place along the southern coast of El Hierro, in "el mar de las calmas", offering authentic views and calm seas. Dives are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced divers. The center also offers boat excursions and other water sports. Visitors praise the warm welcome and friendliness of the center's staff.

Located at the southern end of the island of El Hierro in the town of La Restinga, the center provides access to some of the best diving spots in Europe: more than 20 diving points less than 15 minutes by boat. The Calmas Sea Marine Reserve is fairly well protected from the prevailing winds, which makes it perfect for this sport all year round, with visibility of up to 40 m. Various diving formulas, courses, and private lessons, see on the website.

20 km from the beach, a superb 18-hole hole in the very "Arizona" style, between sea and Valle del Tauro.

Opened in 1980 and designed by Donald Steel, this Amarilla Golf course is located on the waterfront near Los Abrigos and next to the new San Miguel Marina. While it offers breathtaking views of the ocean, the one around No. 5 being the most spectacular, it will also be an opportunity to see the Teide Cordillera and to appreciate the indigenous flora. After a day of golf, you can also visit his club house, which has a pitch & putt, a swimming pool and even a riding club. It also organizes many tournaments.

This route is traced in the middle of lava fields, at the foot of an ancient volcano, like an island of greenery, lined with cacti and palm trees (more than 3,000 in total) in these desert landscapes. Due to its design, Golf Costa Teguise offers different playing conditions depending on the sea breeze. It is a demanding terrain for professionals, but with a pleasant course. Different packages allow you to play with a maximum of "impressions" on this 9 to 18 holes depending on your choice. There are also plots of land where you can try your hand at the Padel.

Walking tours to enjoy the island more exotic on inacessibles trails via motor vehicles. All with the wide selection of frames and the advice of Reinhard Seutter.

Here is an excellent address if you want to take surf or surf courses on El Cotillo beach in French (important details when it comes to understanding the techniques). Surf courses include boat trips essential to start this sport safely. Achille and Tony are passionate professionals who also rent equipment for experienced amateurs. And now they propose initiation to apnea, activity in vogue… The shop is in Lajares, where there are also houses with swimming pool for rent. Possibility of all inclusive accommodation + hardware + courses.

This diving centre offers numerous excursions including on the open sea and the classes available for all levels including Padi. Discounts on the Website.

From Valle Gran Rey or from the Hotel Jardin Tecina in Playa Santiago. Boat departure for the different sites (more than 30) selected depending on the winds and current. After seeing morays, rays and other fish, you can recover from your emotions while sipping a beer in the hotel bar in Playa de Santiago.

It was opened in 1988 when Corralejo was an almost deserted beach and today it is the most obvious school, on the large beach of Corralejo, where the Riu hotels are located. Here you can practice many water sports, with courses ranging from initiation to specialization: windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and even sailing on a catamaran and SUP (stand up paddle), since each member of the team has his own speciality. Possibility of courses in French. Also on the programme: quad, catamaran and bicycle excursions. Something for everyone.

Classed as a Pitch & Putt course thanks to its 9 holes (+ one 18-hole available), this golf course is perfect for fast games and ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their game, as it has almost no gradient. Just a few amusing water obstacles in the form of lakes and streams. Created in 1994 by professional golfer José María Olazábal's Studio Golf Design, it is set in a lush garden. The club also boasts a pleasant terrace from which you can see the entire golf course. Offers lessons.

This golf course opened its doors in 1987 following a professional tournament. It was Pepe Gancedo who created the original layout, which was later renovated by Manuel Piñero. The objective is to enhance all the natural protection areas surrounding the 27 holes, thus protecting a fairly rich native fauna, composed of cacti, palm trees, among others. In total its course is 7.75 kilometres long and is particularly appreciated by golfers from all over the world. You will also notice its wide paths, with a view of the Teide.

This agency offers different types of excursions to discover the island on horseback. And for everyone, whatever the level of horsemanship. The excursions take place every day of the week, in the morning and in the afternoon. For example, there is an "inland route" of only 30 minutes that allows you to discover the surroundings, even with children under 6 years old. Another route to Puerto Calero is also suitable for families and beginners and lasts an hour and a half. Good riders can choose the Famara route, which lasts 2 hours.

If you are not lucky enough to be staying at the superb Tecina Garden Hotel, here is a formula that will allow you to enjoy its beautiful facilities for a rather modest sum. And more particularly of its swimming pools. In the morning, you choose your formula, upper pool, surrounded by gardens and with beautiful views or lower pool, close to the beach and fed with sea water. A bracelet system (like a club med) gives you the right to use the pools, the breakfast, the bars... until your credit runs out.

This surf school based in Playa del Ingles also offers accommodation + courses + equipment and price discounts by booking your days of surfing on the Web.

Small local hiking association based in the centre of the island.

It is a company dedicated to deep-sea fishing that has set up shop in the Puerto Rico Marina, a popular vacation resort in the southwest of the island. The White Marlin is a sports catamaran of 12 meters long and 4 meters wide. It provides good stability and safety on board. The equipment is state of the art. For all fishing enthusiasts or visitors who would like to see the wealth and aquatic fauna (dolphins, turtles ...). Details on the website in four languages including English, Spanish (not French).

Do you want to do some sport? Climb the highest mountain on the island and discover the beauty of the landscape and vegetation, ending up on the coastal platform of the cliff, with a fabulous view of the island of La Graciosa and the entire Chinijo archipelago. Other hikes on the program include the Timanfaya Natural Park (fabulous), the island of La Graciosa, where vineyards grow on volcanic ash. Count on 8 days to explore this amazing island accompanied by experienced guides.

This farm is located on the west coast of the island, surrounded by a nature reserve and very close to the cliffs of El Cotillo. It offers another way to discover the north of the island through horseback riding excursions along the sea with beautiful views and lasting about two hours and punctuated by a picnic. Although the farm is located in El Roque, the transfer to the beaches of Cotillo is included in the tour. You will discover the best sites of Fuerteventura. To do with friends or family with pony rides for children.

Run by Udo and his wife Bianca, Get Wet specialises in excursions for snorkelling. You will discover in the Natural Park of Lobos the most beautiful underwater landscapes of the canary islands. After a 10 minute boat crossing, and the arrival of a professional, snorkelling is offered on lagoons with crystal-clear waters to observe the diversity of the underwater world and admire its colours. Everything is provided: the one-way transfer and return to your hotel, the equipment for diving, and the crossing by boat. No experience is required, and children can do meet in this bath from 6 years. To know, Get Wet is the only excursion for snorkelling in Corralejo.

Based in Las Galletas, in the south of the island of Tenerife, this French centre is affiliated to the FFESSM. You will discover the marine world with snorkeling and scuba diving during a baptism. Located less than 10 minutes by boat from the diving centre, the sites present impressive volcanic bottoms with caves, arches, canyons, basaltic organs as well as a very diversified fauna (parrot fish, rays, barracudas, tunas...). You will also be able to improve your skills during PADI and CMAS courses. Several hosting options.

The Atlandis Diving centre in Lanzarote offers a wide range of introductory diving courses and advanced courses all year round. The centre also has a chill out area for coffee and wifi connection as well as a multimedia room that serves as a support for the courses and a shop. He is also authorized to accompany you in the discovery of the Atlantic Underwater Museum in Playa Blanca. Prices to be consulted on the website.

This family business is run by Geraldine Noël and Eric Multon. It is the only French diving center in Lanzarote. The dives take place in Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca, La Graciosa, Costa Teguise. It offers courses for all levels, from beginners to experienced divers and even for children. The team will be able to advise you about excursions and hotels in the area. And you'll enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this club.

This company offers cruises to the island of Lobos, from 10am to 2pm in the morning and from 2.15pm to 6.15pm in the afternoon. On the programme, a 20-30 minute visit to the nature reserve, before returning to the catamaran where various activities are then proposed: snorkeling, kayaking, paddle surfing, fishing, jet-skiing, cycling... Possibility to choose a "standard" visit or accompanied by an activity or the whole... On board, drinks are served free of charge. And you will be offered the pictures of the excursion. Good value for money.

A round trip by waterbus is scheduled between Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. You can buy your tickets at the port. This company provides regular crossings from Fuerteventura to Playa Blanca, departing from Corralejo and arriving in Playa Blanca, lasting approximately three-quarters of an hour, seven departures a day, except Sundays; from Lanzarote to the island of La Graciosa, departing from Orzola and arriving in Caleta de Sebo, lasting approximately twenty-five minutes, ten departures a day. Luggage, surfboards or bicycles carried free of charge.

This company provides regular crossings from Fuerteventura to Playa Blanca, departing from Corralejo and arriving in Playa Blanca, lasting approximately three-quarters of an hour, seven departures a day, except Sundays; from Lanzarote to the island of La Graciosa, departing from Orzola and arriving in Caleta de Sebo, lasting approximately twenty-five minutes, ten departures a day. Luggage, surfboards or bicycles carried free of charge. It also organizes catamaran day trips such as a five-hour excursion to discover the seabed.

Located a few meters from Playa Chica, Puerto's main diving spot, the club offers trips along the south coast and to La Graciosa, but also some more surprising ones, such as the visit of a wreck boat in Arrecife or diving trips for nudists. The instructors are authorized to accompany the visit of the underwater museum "Atlantic", in Playa Blanca. The club also offers many courses, from one day to two weeks, to learn freediving and diving, including specializations to be discovered on the website.

Located between the villages of Puerto del Carmen and Tias and 10 minutes from the airport, this 18-hole golf course was conceived and designed by Ron Kirby, very famous in this field. He has tried to respect the original layout of the typical Lanzaroteño landscape where it is located, with its undulating terrain and old stone walls. As it is located on high ground, it offers the player spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from Arrecife to the island of Los Lobos in Fuerteventura. This course is suitable for all types of players, regardless of their level.

You'll discover whales and dolphins aboard small fishing boats. This agency offers ecologically sound outings, and teaches you how to respectfully observe the species in their natural habitat. Two excursions a day (morning and afternoon), and once a week at dawn, with variable timetables and compulsory advance booking. Excursions must be booked in advance and are guided by an experienced, multilingual (English-Spanish-German) member of the Océano team, providing information on cetaceans. The information center has a small store with a permanent exhibition on the dolphins and whales of La Gomera, free admission.

It offers diving courses with a professional instructor. The center also offers diving services for experienced divers. Maspalomas is a popular destination for diving due to its clear waters and diverse marine life.

La Restinga, located in El Hierro, is a top destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. Arrecifal Centro de Buceo is a renowned diving center in the region. With water visibility of up to 30 meters, divers have the chance to explore incredible sites and encounter rare species such as devil mantises, whales and sharks. The center offers a wide range of PADI diving courses and organizes boat trips to some of Europe's most beautiful dive sites. Dives are guided by French, English and Spanish-speaking instructors. The center has all the necessary facilities, including hot showers, rinse tanks, equipment storage, rental equipment and a video editing workstation. The Mar de las Calmas marine reserve, where the dive sites are located, is protected from prevailing winds and offers visibility of up to 40 meters. Visitors can also observe a wide variety of marine life, from lobsters to sharks and turtles.

Surfing and windsurfing can also be done.

Dive daily between 15 and 30 m deep.

Excursions, courses for beginners.

The Tenerife Santiago Martin Sports Pavilion is an indoor arena located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain. Mainly used for basketball matches, it is the home arena of Spanish professional basketball club, Iberostar Tenerife de la Liga ACB. With a capacity of 5,100, the pavilion opened in 1999. It is also used for other sporting events and concerts. The Tenerife Santiago Martin Sports Pavilion is a must for basketball fans and concert-goers in San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

Submarine Safaris was founded in 1997 in Lanzarote. The idea was to use Lanzarote's first and only real submarine to allow everyone to enjoy the island's underwater wonders. In 2007, the company expanded and opened a new centre in Tenerife. Today the Sub Fun 5 is an impressive 48-seat tourist submarine that allows you to admire the depths with your family (from 2 years old) through the 48 windows and the two watchtowers of the machine. Be careful, no cetacean sightings.