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15 Things to do in Gran Canaria with children

01/06/2022 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

If you are looking for things to do in Gran Canaria with children, in this article we are going to give you a few ideas, whether you live on the island or if you are visiting. Gran Canaria offers a number of leisure and entertainment options for families. Most of them will be paid activities, but don’t miss the end of this post where we mention some free plans to do with children on the island of Gran Canaria. Here we go!

Things to do in Gran Canaria with kids
Things to do in Gran Canaria with kids

Things to do in Gran Canaria with kids

As we said, if you are looking for things to do with children in Gran Canaria, here we are going to give you 15 options for activities and excursions. Keep in mind that most of the activities are in the south of the island, where a large part of the island’s hotel offer is concentrated. Even so, you will see in the next paragraphs that there are options practically all over Gran Canaria.

Poema del Mar, things to do in Gran Canaria with children
Poema del Mar, things to do in Gran Canaria with children

By the way, if you want more information about activities in Gran Canaria, we have a super detailed post with water and air activities for those looking for more adventure.

1. Urban Planet Las Palmas, Trampoline Park

Urban Planet is the largest trampoline park in Gran Canaria. It is located in the 7 Palmas shopping center in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city. What we like about this option is that it encourages physical activity and combines it perfectly with fun. The park has a large free jump area, as well as other spaces like the one shown below where you have to try to hit the target while jumping, the same with the basketball area, etc.

Urban Planet, Trampoline park
Urban Planet, Trampoline park Las Palmas

Urban Planet is a great option to celebrate children’s birthdays, as they have several rooms where you can have a picnic. As you can see, the older ones also had a blast, finally a birthday for everyone hehe. You have all the details, including prices and access requirements for the little ones on their website.

2. Holiday World Maspalomas, things to do in Gran Canaria with children

We can affirm that the Holiday World is the only amusement park in Gran Canaria. We say unique if we refer to the classic ferris wheel, bumper cars, etc. In addition, the park was recently renovated and has modern escape rooms, bowling alleys, karaoke, etc.

Likewise, the Holiday World has a wide range of restaurants within its Nomad Gastro Market and, for the adults, here is the Botanical cocktail bar.

3. Camel ride through Maspalomas sand dunes

This activity is a classic on the island of Gran Canaria. And it is that the Dunes of Maspalomas are the perfect setting to simulate that you are in the middle of the desert. The camel ride runs from the Maspalomas Oasis area. It is a good way to appreciate one of the most beautiful landscapes on the island and get in touch with the famous camels of the Maspalomas dunes.

4. Aqualand Maspalomas

Another of the places to visit in Gran Canaria with children is the largest water park in Gran Canaria. Here they have the classic slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, etc. A day to soak with the little ones in the south of the island.

5. Motor park (karting)

It is a karting circuit in which they have go-karts for children 5 years and older. Without a doubt, a great plan for speed lovers. It is located in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in the south of the island.

Plans to do with children in Gran Canaria, Parque del Motor
Plans to do with children in Gran Canaria, Parque del Motor

6. Dolphin and whale watching in Gran Canaria, places to visit with children in Gran Canaria

This boat has a transparent floor and, therefore, the little ones will be able to appreciate the marine life while they sail. Likewise, during the journey you have a good chance of being able to see dolphins and whales, although nature is unpredictable. However, being in their natural environment and not being a zoo, they cannot guarantee the species that you will see.

7. Angry Birds Activity Park

Another place to visit in Gran Canaria with children is the Angry Birds Activity Park. This is more of a gymkhana or gymkhana type and has more than 20 different attractions. It is located in the Puerto Rico area.

Angry Birds Activity Park
Angry Birds Activity Park

8. Palmitos Park

On the other hand, another of the classics of Gran Canaria and that practically all the kids of the island have visited, is the Palmitos Park animal park. A small zoo where you are guaranteed to see dolphins among other species of mammals, exotic birds and reptiles. It is also found in the south of Gran Canaria.

9. Poema del Mar aquarium

In the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, next to the port of Las Palmas and a few steps from the Santa Catalina Pier, you can visit the Poema del Mar Aquarium. Here you will find sharks, mantas, seahorses, jellyfish, etc.

10. Elder, Museum of the Science and Technology

The Elder Museum is one of the few where you can take the little ones of the house without getting bored. Rather, there are science-related educational games and activities for children of all ages. This is one of the plans that you can do in the capital of the island.

Museo Elder Gran Canaria
Magnet game in Elder Museum, things to do in Gran Canaria with children

11. La Granja del Tío Isidro farm, things to do in Gran Canaria with kids

If the little ones in your house like animals, on this site they will be able to interact with these cute sheep and other farm animals. That is, meet them, caress them and feed them. In the Farm of Tío Isidro there are black canary pigs, sheep, rabbits, turkeys, chickens and other types of birds. Entry to the farm is free, the only condition is that you go to the farm to hold a booking at its restaurant. The food is very tasty indeed, although the service a bit slow. By the way, it is only open on Saturdays and Sundays and it is located on a farm between fruit trees and banana trees in the Jinámar area (Telde).

Granja del Tío Isidro, planes con niños Gran Canaria
Granja del Tío Isidro, planes con niños Gran Canaria

12. Cocodrilos Park, places to visit in Gran Canaria with children

In the municipality of Agüimes you can also visit the Cocodrilos Park with your family. This site is an exotic animal rescue center. So here the little ones will be able to appreciate species such as crocodiles and other reptiles, tigers, meerkats, parrots, etc.

Things to do in Gran Canaria with children, Cocodrilo Park
Things to do in Gran Canaria with children, Cocodrilo Park

13. Beaches for children in Gran Canaria

Regarding the beaches to go with children in Gran Canaria, it is one of the plans that you can do 100% free. At the same time, you have to consider that the Canary Islands are in the Atlantic. And, therefore, not all beaches are equally safe. Here we list some of the best known for its calm waters.

✔ Mogán beach

Mogán beach is located in one of the most touristic areas of Gran Canaria, but fortunately it has an special charm. Both the beach and Puerto de Mogán. Here you will have all the services you may need: sun beds, showers, umbrellas, water sports rental, etc.

Beach of Mogán, things to do with kids in Gran Canaria
Beach of Mogán, things to do with kids in Gran Canaria

✔ Las Canteras

For us, Las Canteras beach is the best on the island because it has everything. As it is a very large beach, you should know that the recommended areas of the beach to go with children are La Puntilla and Playa Chica.

Beaches for children in Gran Canaria. Las Canteras
Beaches for children in Gran Canaria. Las Canteras

✔ Las Burras

Las Burras beach has always been very familiar and not very touristy. It is one of our favorites. It has sun beds, umbrellas, showers and a beach bar.

Las Burras beach, things to do in Gran Canaria with kids
Las Burras beach, things to do in Gran Canaria with kids

✔ Patalavaca

Despite the fact that Patalavaca beach is surrounded by large buildings from the 70s, it continues to preserve its calm, crystalline waters and golden sand. In addition, it has practically all the services and it is a fairly local environment.

Patalavaca, beaches for families in Gran Canaria
Patalavaca, beaches for families in Gran Canaria

✔ Anfi del Mar

Anfi beach is one of the quietest thanks to the side dikes and the bay in which it is located. It has artificial sand brought from the Caribbean and the environment here is much more touristy.

anfi del mar
Panoramic view from Anfi Beach

✔ Amadores beach

It is a recommended beach to go with children because here the sea is totally flat. It is quite similar to Anfi, with sand brought from who knows where, but many visitors and locals love it.

Things to do in Gran Canaria with kids, Amadores
Things to do in Gran Canaria with kids, Amadores

14. Hiking with kids in Gran Canaria

On the other hand, if you are looking for more plans to do with children in Gran Canaria for free, you should know that the island has many walking routes of different levels to enjoy as a family. We invite you to take a look at our article on hiking routes for children in Gran Canaria.

Hiking routes for children in Gran Canaria
Hiking routes for children in Gran Canaria

15. La Laguna de Valleseco, Valleseco

Finally, we believe that the Laguna de Valleseco should be within the options of plans to do with children on the island. It is a recreational area located within the Doramas Rural Park. Despite being in the middle of nature, it is a totally safe place. That is, you can let your children run and enjoy the environment without any danger from cars, ravines or cliffs. In addition, it has a small park, sandy track, dirt track, indoor trails and the famous pond full of ducks.

La Laguna de Valleseco, things to do with children in Gran Canaria
La Laguna de Valleseco, things to do with children in Gran Canaria

Family plans in Gran Canaria

Then we leave you with a small compilation video of some of the plans that we mentioned before to do with your family. We are waiting for you on our YouTube channel with more videos about Gran Canaria. Subscribe!

If you want to find more things to do in Gran Canaria and support us, have a look at our digital guides about Gran Canaria!

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