Water sports and leisure activities Canary Islands

Ludo and Julie, the owners of the centre, offer a very complete range of dives in a centre approved by the Canarian government. With a high priority given to the preservation of the surrounding ecosystem. You will be able to benefit from courses, whatever your level, beginner or professional, as well as specialities on request. A varied choice of sites accessible by boat and from the shore. Ultra complete and modern diving equipment to European standards.

This family and multi-activity nautical centre is located in the village club Origo Mare, belonging to the Pierre et Vacances group. It offers a wide variety of courses, whatever your level: surfing, snorkeling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, skateboarding, freediving, stand up paddle, skatebording to be practiced every day. The centre is only one kilometre from the first spots, including the legendary "Majanicho", a few hundred metres from the centre. Different packs are also available. Classes generally last four hours and all equipment is provided.

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.

Surfing on the wave of water sports in the eastern islands of the archipelago, this academy formed by a German-Swiss team proposes to initiate you to the pleasures of the glide. The lessons are taken in small groups and the theory is first learned in a friendly way around a coffee. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced skier, there is something for everyone. And at the end of the week, your surfing photos are debriefed over lunch or dinner.

Created in 1978, this centre was a pioneer in its field on the island of El Hierro and has excellent infrastructures (equipment, boats) and offers its experience of underwater discovery with nearly twenty-five diving spots located around the Restinga. It is also possible to take diving and snorkeling courses or to make a baptism. This serious and friendly school is also ESA and PADI approved and also organizes underwater photography competitions.

The club is run by two very friendly Frenchmen from Tenerife: Sandrine and Gilles who guarantee you a warm atmosphere and quality equipment. It is the ideal club for discovering the underwater world, as they offer first dives, courses and preparations at different levels (from Open Water Diver to Divemaster), with an instructor for one student, and this, on more than forty dive sites. The outings take place twice a day. CMAS and CEDIP certifications. Sensations and security guaranteed.

Founded in 1992, Punta Amanay is a small, family-run PADI dive centre with various dive centres all over the island. And since 2001, Kristof and his team have been in charge of the trainings: an initiation including a theoretical explanation, a practice in the pool and a sea trip. The dives take place several times a day, in 20 different sites, including around the nature reserve of the island of Lobos. Possibility of night dives.

Tina Excusiones offers you several sea trips to discover 3 or 4-hour tours following your departure port the large dolphins (very present) and whales, the Canary marine fauna, the discovery of the La Gomera coast and the beautiful Los Organos cliffs. In the programme, swimming, and Spanish lunch included (tapas, sangria, plancha tuna, etc.). Discovery of dolphins and whales: Monday, Playa de Santiago (4 h); Valle Gran Rey, Wednesday (3 p. m.), on Tuesday and Friday (4 p. m.); Los Organos on Thursday and Sunday (3 h). Of course, these excursions can be broken or cancelled according to the conditions of navigation!

This dive centre offers all levels and underwater excursions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.