The 5 Best Gran Canaria Stand-Up Paddleboarding Tours

1.Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · from $131Our pick

Learn stand-up paddle surfing with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor, then snorkel along Gran Canaria’s south or west coast. Small groups are limited to four, with hotel pickup in Playa del Inglés, San Agustín, and Meloneras. Dani is one guide praised for clear instruction, humor, and spotting fish and turtles.

“We had Dani as our guide and it was perfect. Neither of us had done Stand up padeling before but he explained the techniques very good and with a lot of humour. He showed us some spots with some very beatiful fish and even a turtle. All in all was the trip very nice and we had a lot of fun, especially with Dani. We would totally recommend it!”

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2.2h Sunset Paddle Board Session in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Top rated

Meet Mireille and a maximum of four other paddlers on the beach for a two-hour sunset SUP session. You’ll get a land lesson, warm-up, board practice, stretching, and GoPro photos. It suits beginners and mixed-ability groups, with Spanish and English guidance.

“It was so much fun to do, more of a workout than expected, but we had a great time!”

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3.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

Meet Mireie from Sup Fit Yoga at Arguineguín for a two-hour beginner SUP lesson. Learn safety, paddle control, balance, and standing technique in a small group of up to four, then practice on the sea with time for views, fish, and possibly sunset photos.

“This experience was well worth the time and cost. Mireie was an excellent instructor who was very understanding, patient and encouraging. Even though my partner and I had very little experience with paddle boarding, she explained all the details and techniques very well which enabled us to thoroughly enjoy our time out on the water. Mireie talked us through how to handle the paddle board and safety information on the beach before we got into the water. Then, once we were in the water she got us to do some basic techniques like standing on the board and some balance exercises. Once we were confident we went out into the…”

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4.Small Group Sup Yoga Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Meet your instructor at Playa Las Marañuelas for paddleboarding basics, then glide to an anchored floating studio for SUP yoga at sea. Boards, paddles, safety gear, sun-protective lycra, insurance, and GoPro photos are included. The English-language session suits all levels and has a maximum of four people.

“Sun, sea, yoga and SUP - this is the ultimate meditative experience where respiration meets waves, where your place on the board/mat is insignificant and yet vital. Set down your paddle and focus on going nowhere, just existing, for a moment.”

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5.Arguineguín: Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga Class with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47Best value

Meet Mireie and her team at Las Marañuelas Beach for a 90-minute SUP yoga class in English or Spanish. Learn basic paddleboarding, reach the yoga dock, then work through gentle poses on a stable board as the sea, morning light, or sunset sets the pace.

“Det var en magisk opplevelse å gjøre Yoga på en SUP i solnedgangen. Anbefales på det sterkeste! En fantastisk instruktør som gjorde opplevelse uforglemmelig!”

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