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Adventure Travel in Gran Canaria

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Need a little adrenaline pumping fun? Check out these things to do while in Gran Canaria.

See also:

Submarine Adventure in Fuerteventura
Sailing from Lanzarote

1. Helicopter Ride over Gran Canaria

After being picked up from the airport, you are taken on one of two routes (you choose): either along the east coast to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, over the towns of Arucas and Teror in the center of the island, Valley of Guayadeque and the town of Ingenio.

2. Jeep Safari of Gran Canaria

Spend a day on the open road (and off it too), visiting El Salobre, Lomos de Pedro, the pine trees of Pajonales and Cercados de Arana, where Lake Chira is situated, and Ayacata, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters. [p]A three-course lunch is included.

3. Fishing Trip in Gran Canaria

Fish for billfish, yellowfin tuna, Atlantic bonito, barracuda, albacore and blue marli,n among many other species inhabiting the seas around Gran Canaria. [p]A lunch is included.

4. Whales and Dolphin Watching from Gran Canaria

Take a two-hour cruise in a purpose-built dolphin search boat and see bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, pilot whales and other varieties of marine life. Click on the link to see other wildlife you may see.

5. Yellow Submarine Underwater Adventure in Gran Canaria

See what's under the sea without getting your feet wet - and imagine you're in the Beatles!

Your tour lasts about half an hour, before which you will also get to see a little of the village of Puerto de Mogan.

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