The 10 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Gran Canaria That Earn Their Price

1.Stand-Up Paddle Lesson & Snorkeling Tour

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

Spend four hours learning stand-up paddle surfing with a qualified English- or Spanish-speaking instructor, then snorkel in clear coastal water. Groups are limited to four, with boards, wetsuits, equipment, hotel pickup in southern resorts, insurance, water, and a snack included. Dani has also guided beginners to 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 her boards on the beach for a two-hour sunset SUP session in Gran Canaria. You will learn on-land basics, warm up, paddle at sea, stretch, and receive GoPro photos and videos. Small groups of up to five suit first-timers and improving paddlers.

“My instructor was amazing and help me a lot. It was my first experience and enjoyed a lot with the sunset view and funny falls . It was a great ending for my vacation. I loved it . Thankyou so much”

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3.2 Hour Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Gran Canaria

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

Meet instructor Mireie at World Sport Canarias Solrik WSCC in Arguineguín for a two-hour English SUP lesson. You’ll learn safety, paddle technique, balance, and board control in a group of no more than four, with boards, instruction, and possible photos included.

“A very relaxing activity, while at the same time giving you a nice full body workout. Good for practicing your core stability, your balance in general and getting in touch with nature. The instructor was very motivating and friendly and I had a really great time. Parking was pretty easy too and you'll have no problem finding her on the beach with the sup boards:) Would really recommend this when visiting Gran Canaria!!”

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4.2h Stand Up Paddle board lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet instructor Mireie at Playa Las Marañuelas in Arguineguín for a two-hour beginner SUP lesson. You’ll learn balance, paddling, and sea safety in a group of no more than five, with equipment, insurance, photos, and patient coaching included.

“Merei is an amazing teacher - calm, patient and good communication skills. She customises the speed (of course) and exercises according to the progress/comfort of students. Even though I am (generally) a bit afraid to go into deep waters (as I am not a good swimmer), yet I was comfortable to eventually go farther and farther from shore without fears. She even shared good tips and information about exploring the island. Thanks for the lessons and making it simpler.”

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5.Gran Canaria, Premium Stand Up Paddle Board Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Meet Eduardo at the SecondReef Surf & SUP School in Arguineguín for a short theory class, then paddle from Las Marañuelas beach along the coast. You get a Starboard board, UV-protection shirt, water, fruit, photos, and patient instruction for beginners, couples, families, and private groups.

“It was an amazing experience. Everything was perfect. We had an amazing guide who helped us with everything. He taught us the best way to do it, even when the wind doesn’t make it easy on you. Eduardo was super nice and great! We would surely recommend doing this, even if you have never done it before. It was a wonderful experience, we loved it so much :)”

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

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

Meet Mireie at Las Marañuelas Beach for a 90-minute SUP yoga class in English or Spanish. Learn paddle basics, move to the yoga dock, and work through gentle poses on a stable board at 9:00 or 18:30. No yoga or paddleboarding experience is needed.

“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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7.Stand Up Paddle and Snorkeling Tour of Gran Canaria with Transfers south area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $231

Start with a beach lesson from a professional surf instructor, then paddle along Gran Canaria’s coast before a guided snorkeling session. Danny, also called Dani in guest feedback, is praised for patient teaching. Hotel pickup in the south, equipment, water, and insurance are included.

“Had a good time with Dani teaching me, very patient with me as it was my first time and extremely knowledgeable, look forward to giving it a go again along with some surfing too.”

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8.Paddle Surf SUP at Anfi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Meet Watersports at Anfi Beach in Mogán for a one or two-hour SUP session. You’ll receive a paddleboard and explore the coast from the water at your own pace. The activity is private to your group, uses a central beach meeting point, and ends where it begins.

“Exellent service and experience, did paddle board, our first time, water bik, crazy sofa. Good quality price ratio”

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9.Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Mireie from SUP Fit Yoga for a two-hour coastal paddle from Playa Las Marañuelas in Arguineguín. You’ll get a safety briefing, warm-up, board and paddle, swim break, photos, and close guidance in a group of no more than six.

“I had a lovely time! It was my first time paddle boarding on the sea. Relaxed atmosphere. Mireie was very friendly and helpful, giving tips on paddle boarding technique and providing info about places we passed and Gran Canaria in general. Views were stunning. Definitely recommended, even if you are a SUP beginner.”

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10.Paddle Board TEAM Experience in Gran Canaria, BIG SUP.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours

Join SecondReef Surf & SUP School for a private BIG SUP session near Arguineguín. Up to eight people share one giant board, learn paddling and balance skills in English, and enjoy hotel transport, fruit, water, photos, and videos.

“Het was ontzettend leuk om met meerdere personen op een groot board te suppen. Eduardo heeft ons prima van advies voorzien en we konden prima op het water ons uitleven.”

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