Why is Gran Canaria the Perfect Destination for a Family Trip?

Of course, you can’t enjoy Gran Canaria only by yourself. Its wonderful beaches and attractions must be seen by your entire family. It doesn’t matter if you choose to visit this beautiful island in summer or in winter, as it is a year-round resort that will probably offer you the holiday of your life.

However, the island is not all about being relaxed and just having a chill mood – families are welcomed in the fun-packed Gran Canaria. Therefore, let’s see why this island is the perfect destination for a family trip.

Aqualand

This waterpark can be found in Maspalomas and it is a perfect fit for children of all ages, as it comes equipped with waterslides of all sizes. Aqualand is open for the entire year, so there’s no chance you’d miss it.

People usually enjoy attractions such as CrazyRace or Aquamania – but if you have a daring family, you can sign up for a Mamut ride. This ride involves all of you sliding down on a raft and experiencing some of the exciting drops it has to offer.

If you’re searching for places where your little ones can have some fun, Aqualand has some. They can spend some time at the Children’s Paradise mini water park, or join you in the Pirate’s River – no pirates involved, just chilling in a rubber ring.

Angry Birds Park

It doesn’t matter how old you are – you definitely love Angry Birds; who doesn’t? All you have to do to enjoy an Angry Birds-themed park is to take one of the taxis from Gran Canaria airport to the city, leave your luggage at your hotel, and then get yourself as soon as possible in Puerto Rico.

The Angry Birds Park comes equipped with a variety of activities – up to 25 – for you and your family to do: places designed for all of your to run and jump around, go-carts, and crazy golf courses.

Also, if you are here during the summer and get too hot, you can lie under the water sprayers and cool off.

Palmitos Park

Do you like Meerkats? If you can’t answer that question, we’ll do it for you and tell you that you will definitely fell in love with them after making a visit to Palmitos Park, in Maspalomas.

This park is a zoo as well as a botanical garden, which means there are plenty of interesting things for you and your family to see. A variety of wildlife can be found here, from cute parrots to vicious birds of prey.

Moreover, you can also check the Primates Island and have a look at the Orangutans and Gibbons as they jump from branch to branch. After all, what’s a better thing to do with your family than spending some time together watching the wonders of nature, right?

Well, now you and your family know what to do after finishing the ride in your Gran Canaria airport transfer – go and see parks, a lot of parks: aquatic, full of interesting activities and of wildlife.