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Not far from the berth for cruise liners arriving in the city is one of the most famous urban beaches in Europe: Las Canteras. It is considered such not only on account of its natural charms but due to the quality of its services and its lively and vibrant seafront promenade. In addition, at Las Canteras, you can enjoy a pleasant climate and calm water all year round. Its iconic sandbank is also a natural breakwater and protects it from waves, which means you can relax and enjoy it.

Most of the population of Gran Canaria, with the third-largest surface area in the Canary Islands, resides in its capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (400,000 inhabitants), and key municipalities in the eastern area such as Telde, above all. This route, which departs from Puerto de La Luz and from Las Palmas, connects Telde to Ingenio and Agüimes – two towns where you can see the idiosyncrasies of the modern Canary Islands without forgetting the heritage and cultural traits of the past, and with lots of options for shopping and swimming.

To the south of the island of Gran Canaria, no more than 45 minutes drive away along a modern motorway, Maspalomas Beach offers us the chance to enjoy an extraordinary day at the beach with kilometres of sand stretching as far as the Playa del Inglés, and we can also discover the exotic beauty of its famous dunes. The beach provides all kinds of services for its users and different atmospheres that combine in absolute harmony.

Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands hides many treasures If you dock in Puerto de La Luz, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria (located at the north-eastern tip of the island), you should take a taxi or hired car and visit two very attractive and popular tourist destinations, as are Arucas and Teror, in the north of the island, steeped in references to religion, heritage and history, and full of beautiful nature spots.

The north of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands, offers a variety of alternatives for a full day out in the car. The route, which goes from Guía to the fishing and port town of Agaete, through the municipality of Guía, in the north-west, provides an appealing combination of rich historical, cultural and archaeological heritage with diverse options like swimming in the Atlantic, enjoying rich seafood gastronomy, quiet valleys and places of great natural beauty.

Playa de Sotavento, in the south-east of Fuerteventura, is one of the best windsurfing spots in the Canary Islands thanks to its varied conditions which are suitable for all levels. Located close to Costa Calma it’s a very safe area and is ideal for learning. Another area, closer to the main break, has strong winds and the conditions are better suited for more advanced windsurfers. Sotavento beach is known for the world championship Windsurfing & Kiteboarding competitions that are held here every summer.

In the south of Tenerife, in the town of El Médano, there is a spot that is popular with the most experienced windsurfers due to the extreme wind and waves on offer at its beach: El Cabezo. Frequented by experienced windsurfers, the spot can be dangerous, especially on days when the waves and currents are powerful. The location forms part of the PWA (Professional Windsurfers Association) world tour for the discipline of wave sailing and is at its best when the trade winds blow N-NE.

Las Cucharas is a spot situated in Costa Teguise, in the east of Lanzarote. It is ideal for all levels of expertise because the bay itself combines calm places ideal for beginners with breakers which more experienced windsurfers love. Entry and exit to and from the water is easy despite the volcanic rock bottom. Besides, it is situated in one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island, which means it has accommodation, restaurants and other amenities in the surrounding area.

The windsurfing spot of Jameos del Agua is located in the north of Lanzarote, right under the tourist centre of the same name and the Cueva de los Verdes (Green Caves). It is a protected landscape of great beauty, as well as a spot for experienced windsurfers. In Jameos del Agua, where northeast trade winds are most prevalent, we find one of the best left hand waves on the island. It’s long and fast with hollow barrels and up to three metres in height.

Flag Beach in Corralejo boasts great conditions for windsurfing. It is at the north-east of the island in a protected area with landscapes of great beauty. The large expanse of beach means there is plenty of space and conditions for windsurfers of all levels and disciplines. The waves have good walls and break all along the beach with numerous peaks left and right. The bottom is sand and water entry is easy, even for beginners.