Water sports
WIth its perfect climate and long sandy beaches, a holiday in the Canaries offers a great opportunity to indulge in plenty of water sports, with facilities for activities such as kayaking, water-skiing, parascending and surfing available.

WInd surfing
Boasting delightful warm weather and exceptional wind conditions, the Canary Islands are an established base for wind-surfing and kite-surfing. Fuerteventura, in particular, is a haven for wind-surfing and hosts the World Championships each year, with resorts such as Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste offering equipment and tuition for visitors.  

Sailing
Plenty of schools offer charters out into the clear warm waters surrounding the Canary Islands, with the trade winds creating enjoyable conditions for sailing, both for those looking for expert tuition or pure relaxation out on the water.

Scuba-diving
Diving is widely available throughout the Canaries, with the area boasting some excellent scuba-dive sites. Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are the most popular islands for diving, with varied coastlines offering several wrecks, and an impressive array of marine life, such as sting rays, barracudas, trumpet fish and eels.

Deep-sea fishing
The Canaries are one of the worlds' leading sport-fishing locations, with most of the major resorts on the islands offering trips and excursions. With the waters home to varieties including sharks, marlin, swordfish and tuna, conditions for deep-sea fishing are excellent.

Horse riding
Full of natural beauty and with a glorious climate, one of the best ways to explore the Canary Islands is on horse-back. With its diverse landscapes of volcanic mountains, tropical green forests and long sandy beaches, horse riding is a relaxing way to spend time whilst on holiday in the Canaries.

Walking and hiking
With an extensive amount of hiking trails both along the coastline and inland, the Canary Islands are ideal for discovering on foot, whether it's strenuously making it up to the top of Mount Teide on Tenerife, or strolling through the lush tropical greenery on La Palma.

Days out
There are many water parks to choose from all over the Canary Islands, and everything from zoos, marine shows, botanical gardens, bird and butterfly sanctuaries, to specialized amusement and entertainment parks, (including a wild west theme, and even an aboriginal park).

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