The blue sky, the volcanic-shaped landscapes and the extensive Atlantic Ocean that bathes its coasts make Gran Canaria a paradise island like no other. For us, the best way of discovering Gran Canaria is on a paraglider. Here we leave you some tips about paragliding in Gran Canaria so that you can organize your adventure to the detail and fly over the island on a paraglider in the best conditions.

Where to go paragliding in Gran Canaria?

Most paragliding rides in Gran Canaria can be found in the northern area of the island, where you will have the chance of sighting closely and calmly the charming city of Las Palmas, the capital of the island. The skyline of Las Palmas is not the only view that you will enjoy with a paraglide ride. You will also take pleasure in sighting its coastline, bathed by deep blue waters and beautiful volcanic sands, such as the area of Los Giles or Las Coloradas.

- If you opt to do a paragliding flight over Las Coloradas, you will enjoy a flight from the northernmost part of the island, flying over the peninsula of La Isleta, the bay El Confital and an extensive stage of the well-known beach of Las Canteras.

- Nevertheless, doing a paragliding flight over Los Giles is the right decision. A paragliding flight over this area will make you bask in the emblematic and beautiful Alfredo Kraus Auditorium like not everyone can. A symbolic temple of culture of Gran Canaria. From the heights, you will be amazed by its beautiful apex made of crystal, and the statue in honor of Alfredo Klaus, a renowned Canary opera singer, located in the vicinities of the Auditorium. At the same time, you will enjoy unique views from Las Arenas shopping centre, to observe with a different perspective the details of is particular architecture, and its famous pyramids and sphynx sculptures. This all will happen at the beginning of the paragliding ride, but further on, you will contemplate an enviable see of the extensive beach of Las Canteras.

- In the Arucas area, famous for its beauty and cultural richness, you will be also able to try the soft gliding of the paraglide. In fact, paragliding over Cardones Mountain is a good decision if you want to get an extra adrenaline rush and experience an original way of sightseeing.

- The renowned Playa del Inglés or Playa de Maspalomas are also safe bets to get your first taste (or the second, or even third) of paragliding. When you experience a paraglide flight over the Atlantic Ocean while sighting incredible views of Gran Canaria cliffs, you will be left speechless.

You don’t have to worry if you haven’t got previous experience. It is not necessary since paragliding rides of Gran Canaria are usually tandem flights. Therefore, you will be attached by a safety harness to an expert instructor, so that he or she can pilot the giant paraglider while you only will have to worry about recording the views in your mind.

Dealing with the equipment, you only must bring warm and comfortable clothes (always depending on the season of the year) and closed sport shoes. This last one aspect is essential to perform safe take-off and landing manoeuvres, since you will have to run a little to get the momentum to start the paragliding flight.

On the other hand, in Gran Canaria you will find paragliding courses in order to learn how to pilot the paraglide. So, if you want to handle the paraglide and be you the one who set the pace and direction, you will also be able to do it.

Come and experience a paraglide flight over Gran Canaria. We are very sure that the blue skies of the Canary islands are a part of the island yet to be discovered by you, and once that you have done it, you will be so overwhelmed by the experience than you will be looking to visit every new place you travel to in this way.