Gran Canaria Trip Plan

15–23 April 2026 · mobile-friendly holiday plan with active links

Flights
Outbound
BA2708 · London Gatwick → Las Palmas
15 Apr 2026 · 08:20 → 12:55

Return
BA2709 · Las Palmas → London Gatwick
23 Apr 2026 · 13:00 → 17:10
Car rental
OK Mobility
Booking number: 723035291
Airport pickup / drop-off
Own insurance, decline extras
Trip structure
Beach → Mountains → Beach
Keep mornings active and afternoons relaxed.
Use Playa del Inglés as a base only on the final leg.

Accommodation

DatesStayArea
15–17 Apr Holiday Club Vista Amadores Amadores
17–20 Apr Casa Rural La Pelusa Tejeda
20–23 Apr Roca Verde by Folias Hotels Playa del Inglés

Car rental details

ItemDetails
CompanyOK Mobility
Booking number723035291
AddressAeropuerto de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, 35200
Phone+34 871 055 331
Pick-up instructions Domestic Arrivals: after leaving luggage claim, enter arrivals hall, turn left following “Car Rental” towards international arrivals, continue straight to the OK Mobility store.

International Arrivals: after leaving luggage claim, enter arrivals hall, turn right following “Car Rental” signs, continue straight to the OK Mobility store.
Drop-off instructions Follow signs to Car Rental. In the arrivals area go down to floor -1. After the ramp, turn left twice and continue straight to the OK Mobility facilities.

Day-by-day itinerary

DayPlanLinks
Wednesday 15 April Arrival day. Land 12:55, pick up the car and drive to the first hotel. Afternoon beach time, first swim and relaxed dinner. Holiday Club Vista Amadores
Playa de Amadores
Thursday 16 April Full beach day at Amadores. Lunch and drinks. Oxana session in the afternoon (around 16:30–18:30). Sunset and dinner. Playa de Amadores
Friday 17 April Drive from Amadores to Tejeda. Scenic stop in Fataga for coffee, lunch and a short walk. Check in at mountain base. Optional evening view at Cruz de Tejeda. Fataga
Casa Rural La Pelusa
Cruz de Tejeda
Saturday 18 April Main mountain highlight day. Morning hike at Roque Nublo, then Pico de las Nieves viewpoints. Oxana session at the cottage in the afternoon for 3 hours. This session can switch to Sunday if needed. Roque Nublo
Pico de las Nieves
Sunday 19 April Nature contrast day. Main recommendation is Barranco de Guayadeque with canyon scenery and cave restaurant lunch. If needed, the Saturday Oxana session can move to Sunday afternoon. Barranco de Guayadeque
Monday 20 April Leave the mountains. Scenic stop at Degollada de Becerra viewpoint on the way south. Check in at final hotel in Playa del Inglés. Easy beach walk and drinks. Degollada de Becerra
Roca Verde
Playa del Inglés
Tuesday 21 April Flexible day. Option A: morning dolphin / whale watching boat trip, then beach and drinks in the afternoon with Oxana. Option B: drive to another beach instead if weather is better for beach than boat. Optional and weather-dependent. Puerto Rico boat trips
Puerto de Mogán boat trips
Playa de Amadores
Wednesday 22 April Flexible day. If not done on Tuesday, do the morning dolphin / whale watching boat trip. After that, beach and drinks in the afternoon with Oxana. One day can also be used to drive to another beach. Optional and weather-dependent. Puerto Rico boat trips
Puerto de Mogán boat trips
Anfi del Mar
Thursday 23 April Easy morning, airport drive, return car and fly home. Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

Activity table

ActivityLocationAreaDrive from TejedaDrive from Playa del InglésDurationEffortBest timeNotes
Iconic hikeRoque NubloCentral20 min1h102–3hMediumMorningMain mountain highlight
Highest viewpointsPico de las NievesCentral25 min1h151–2hEasyMiddayGreat combined with Roque Nublo
Sunset ridgeCruz de TejedaCentral10 min1h1–2hEasySunsetBest easy mountain view
Canyon dayBarranco de GuayadequeEast / SE45 min45 min4–5hMediumLate morningWarm canyon, caves, lunch stop
Forest + cliffsTamadaba Natural ParkWest / NW50 min1h204–5hMediumMorningBest wild scenery day
Laurel forestLos Tilos de MoyaNorth50 min1h1–2hEasyAnytimeGood easy backup nature day
Scenic village stopFatagaSouth-Central45 min40 min1–2hEasyAnytimeBest stop on way to Tejeda
Quick viewpointMirador Degollada de BecerraCentral10 min1h20–30mEasyAnytimePerfect on route to south
Village strollTejeda villageCentral0 min1h1045–60mEasyEveningEasy local walk from cottage
Beach dayPlaya de AmadoresSouth-West1h1025 minFull dayEasyAll dayBest overall beach
Beach alternativeAnfi del MarSouth-West1h30 minHalf / full dayEasyAll dayBest water colour
Quiet beachPlaya del CuraSouth-West1h25 minHalf dayEasyAll dayQuieter fallback
Local beachPlaya de ArguineguínSouth-West55 min20 minHalf dayEasyAll dayLocal feel
Dunes walkMaspalomas DunesSouth1h15 min1–2hEasyLate afternoonWindier, freer atmosphere
Local quick beachPlaya del InglésSouth1h10Walk1–3hEasyAnytimeConvenience only
Boat tripPuerto RicoSouth-West1h1520 min2–3hEasyMorningDolphin / whale watching
Boat trip alternativePuerto de MogánSouth-West1h2030 min2–3hEasyMorningNicer harbour setting
Harbour walkPuerto de MogánSouth-West1h2030 min1–2hEasyAfternoonCan combine with boat or beach
Scenic swim stopCharcos de AgaeteNW45 min1h102–3hEasyMiddayNatural pools if doing west side
Cliff viewpointMirador del BalcónWest1h151h1030–45mEasySunsetBest dramatic cliff viewpoint
Urban beach / cityLas CanterasNorth-East1h1045 min2–4hEasyAnytimeGood if you want a city/beach mix

Beach table – from Playa del Inglés base

Use Playa del Inglés as a base only. Drive to better beaches daily if the weather is good.
BeachDriveWaterWind protectionToplessWhyLink
Best overall25 min★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Calm, clear, best beach overallPlaya de Amadores
Best water colour30 min★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆Turquoise water, very photogenicAnfi del Mar
Quiet option25 min★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆Less busy, more relaxedPlaya del Cura
Local-feel backup20 min★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★☆☆Simple and authenticPlaya de Arguineguín
Open / nude-friendly zones15 min★★★★☆★★☆☆☆★★★★★Large open beach, freer atmosphere, but windierMaspalomas Dunes
Local quick-access beachWalk★★★☆☆★★☆☆☆★★★★☆Convenient only, not the best qualityPlaya del Inglés

Weather

AreaTypical temperature
Mountains10–18°C
Beach20–25°C
Sea~18–19°C