Family Plans in Gran Canaria: Useful Information on the Best Places, Opening Hours and Prices
Published in Buyer tips, Living in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is much more than sun and beach. It is also an island designed to be enjoyed as a family, with a wide variety of activities that combine leisure, nature, culture and learning.
If you live in the south of Gran Canaria or are thinking of visiting or investing in the area, this article will help you discover real options to enjoy your free time with children, teenagers or as a whole family.
We invite you to keep reading and discover some of the best family experiences in Gran Canaria.
Water parks and zoos
Aqualand Maspalomas
It is the largest water park in Gran Canaria, located in the south of the island, near Maspalomas. It offers dozens of attractions and slides for all ages, combining adrenaline areas with more relaxed and family-friendly zones.
It is an ideal plan to spend a full day with family or friends, enjoying pools, shows and water activities under the Canarian sun.
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Location: Ctra. Palmitos Park Km 3, Maspalomas
Contact: +34 928 140 525
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (18:00 in summer)
Palmitos Park
It is a zoological and botanical park located in the south of Gran Canaria, in a natural setting within the Barranco de los Palmitos. It combines subtropical gardens with a wide variety of exotic animals such as birds, reptiles and dolphins, also offering live shows.
It is an ideal place to enjoy nature as a family, with themed areas such as the butterfly house, the aquarium and the orchid collection.
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Location: Barranco de los Palmitos, Maspalomas
Contact: +34 928 797 070
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00
Cocodrilo Park
It is a zoo and rescue center for exotic animals located in Agüimes, in the south of Gran Canaria. It houses hundreds of animals, many of them rescued from illegal trafficking or abandonment, and operates as a refuge specialized in their care and rehabilitation.
It is a different kind of park compared to a traditional zoo, as visiting it directly contributes to the maintenance and well-being of the animals that live there.
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Location: Ctra General Los Corralillos, Km 5.5, Agüimes
Contact: +34 928 784 725
Opening hours: Friday to Sunday 10:30–16:30
Cactualdea Park
It is the largest cactus-themed park in Europe, located in La Aldea de San Nicolás, in the west of Gran Canaria. It features more than 1,000 species of cacti from around the world in a unique and peaceful natural setting.
In addition, the park includes a cave of the ancient inhabitants of the Canary Islands, an amphitheater and a restaurant, making it a very complete cultural and family visit.
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Location: C. Tocodomán, La Aldea de San Nicolás
Contact: +34 928 891 228
Opening hours: 10:30–17:00
Leisure parks and activities
Angry Birds Activity Park
It is an active leisure park located in the south of Gran Canaria, designed for children and families to enjoy a day full of movement and fun. It offers multiple play areas with physical activities such as jumping, climbing, circuits and skill challenges in a safe environment.
It is an ideal option to break away from routine and combine sport, entertainment and family time outdoors.
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Location: Av. de la Cornisa, 2, Puerto Rico
Contact: +34 928 153 976
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Sioux City Park
It is a Wild West-themed park located in the south of Gran Canaria, recreating an authentic western town with its streets, buildings and period setting. It offers live shows with duels, action scenes and typical western characters that make the experience highly immersive.
It is a different and entertaining visit, ideal for families and film lovers, combining leisure, shows and a very carefully designed setting.
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Location: Barranco del Aguila, Maspalomas
Contact: +34 928 129 684
Opening hours: 10:00–15:00/16:00 (closed Mondays)
Holiday World Maspalomas
It is a large leisure complex located in the south of Gran Canaria that brings together attractions, games and dining options in one place. It includes an amusement park, bowling alley, escape rooms, karaoke and dining areas for all tastes.
It is a place designed for the entertainment of families, couples and groups of friends, offering fun options both during the day and at night.
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Location: Av. Touroperador Tui, Maspalomas
Contact: +34 928 730 498
Opening hours: approx. 16:00–23:00. Check schedules here.
Hangar 37
It is an action and combat simulation theme park located in the south of Gran Canaria, designed to offer an immersive experience similar to first-person shooter video games, but in real life. It features a large scenario with buildings, tunnels, vehicles and military areas where airsoft games are played safely and under supervision.
It is an ideal activity for groups looking for adrenaline, strategy and active fun, combining sport, teamwork and an experience very different from traditional leisure.
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Location: Ctra. Gral. del sur GC-50 Km45, San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Contact: +34 644 303 537
Opening hours: 15:00–20:00 / Weekends 10:00–20:00
Marine experiences
Poema del Mar Aquarium
Located in the port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Poema del Mar is a large-format aquarium that recreates different marine ecosystems from around the world. Its design features an impressive central panoramic tank, where species such as sharks, rays and tropical fish can be observed in an immersive environment.
The visit is designed as a visual and sensory experience that combines technology, nature and education. It is a very complete visit to discover the richness of the oceans in a modern and striking way.
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Location: Av. de Los Consignatarios, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Contact: +34 928 010 350
Opening hours: 09:30–17:30
Atlántida Submarine
Enjoy an underwater experience aboard a real tourist submarine that descends off the coast of Mogán. The route allows you to observe the seabed through large windows, passing through an environment that simulates submerged ruins and where marine life has developed around an artificial reef.
The trip combines a sense of adventure and calm, without the need to dive, while discovering the Atlantic Ocean from a completely different perspective.
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Location: Puerto de Mogán
Contact: +34 928 565 108
Opening hours: several departures daily. Check schedules here.
Culture and learning
Elder Museum of Science and Technology
Located in Santa Catalina Park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the Elder Museum of Science and Technology offers an interactive experience where visitors can explore science in a practical and entertaining way. Its halls include simulators, dynamic exhibitions and spaces dedicated to disciplines such as physics, biology, technology or astronomy.
The museum also features a large-format cinema and a planetarium that enhance the experience with immersive audiovisual content. It is a space designed to spark curiosity and bring scientific knowledge closer to all ages in an accessible and fun way.
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Location: Parque Santa Catalina, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Contact: +34 828 011 828
Opening hours: From Tuesday to Saturday 10:00–20:00 (Sundays until 18:00)
Cueva Pintada of Gáldar
Cueva Pintada in Gáldar preserves one of the most valuable testimonies of the aboriginal culture of Gran Canaria, with remains of an ancient settlement and a cave decorated with geometric symbols. The visit allows you to walk among excavated structures and museum spaces that show what life on the island was like before the arrival of Europeans.
The experience combines archaeology and education in a very visual way, bringing visitors closer to the earliest history of Gran Canaria in a direct and understandable manner.
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Location: C. Audiencia, 2, Gáldar
Contact: +34 928 895 489
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00. Check all schedules here.
Casa de Colón
In this museum, traditional Canarian architecture is combined with courtyards, exhibition rooms and cultural spaces. The building is linked to the historical relationship between the Canary Islands and America, based on Christopher Columbus’ stay on the island during his voyages.
Inside, it houses collections, exhibitions and areas dedicated to research and education, offering a route that blends history, art and heritage in a single space.
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Location: C. Colón, 1, Vegueta
Contact: +34 928 312 373
Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (Sundays until 15:00)
Nature and outdoor spaces
Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden
The Canarian Garden offers an outdoor route through the largest collection of native flora on the island, with landscapes that recreate different ecosystems in one place. Its paths allow you to walk through ravines, wooded areas and volcanic zones, showcasing the natural diversity of Gran Canaria in a very visual way.
The visit is worthwhile because it combines nature, tranquility and learning, making it an ideal place to disconnect while discovering the botanical richness of the archipelago.
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Location: Ctra. del Dragonal, Km. 7, GC-310, Tafira Alta
Contact: +34 928 219 580
Opening hours: 07:30–18:00/19:00. Check all schedules here.
Free entry.
Doramas Park
Located in the Ciudad Jardín district in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it is one of the most emblematic green spaces in the capital. It combines well-maintained gardens, ponds, fountains and wooded areas that create a very pleasant environment in the heart of the city.
It is a peaceful place to walk or relax, surrounded by greenery and with nearby cultural points of interest that complete the experience.
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Location: C. León y Castillo, 227, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Opening hours: 07:00–23:00
Free entry.
Gran Canaria offers many beautiful places to visit beyond enjoying the sun on the beach or a hiking route in the mountains. It is an island that combines nature, leisure and quality of life, making it an ideal destination both for living and for enjoying with family.
If you are thinking of buying a property on this beautiful island, at Cardenas Real Estate we will be delighted to help you find the home that best suits your needs and lifestyle in the south of Gran Canaria. Do not hesitate to contact us for close and professional advice.
