Things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria

It would be criminal to visit Puerto Rico Gran Canaria and not pop on your shades, soak up some rays and splash in the shallows. The pretty, sheltered beach - surrounded by sheer cliffs - is clean and family oriented. Space is at a premium, and sun beds are even lined up along the length of the jetty; though it can get rather crowded, it’s more low-key than several of its neighbours.

Puerto Rico has a serious reputation as a sailing centre, and members of its club have brought home an impressive five Olympics medals between them. Naturally, with the masters of the sport at your disposal, sailing is one of the best things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria - for experienced sailors and beginners alike. Your first stop should be the Puerto Deportivo, which caters for all visiting water-sports enthusiasts.

Not to be outdone by the sailing club, Puerto Rico’s deep-sea fishermen have claimed nearly three-dozen world records in their sport. If you’ve never fished before, that’s no problem either - this is an activity in which beginners can indulge, too. Several varieties of tuna and marlin as well as swordfish and, sometimes, sharks can be found in these well-stocked waters. The deep-sea fishing season is roughly from May to September, but there is bottom-fishing available year-round.

To experience the sea while someone else does the work, take a trip in a glass-bottom boat - many of these are used for dolphin-spotting tours. Sailing catamarans also ply the waters; some offer on-board barbecues so you can sizzle on deck while your supper sizzles on the barbie.

Conceived in the 1970s, Puerto Rico has sprouted a wall of apartment blocks rising to the top of the hills - like tiers of seats in a giant amphitheatre. If you tire of the crowded beach, book into one of the fabulous hotels and lounge by the pool in peace. A day spent poolside is time well spent, and can be one of the most relaxing things to do in Puerto Rico Gran Canaria. There’s an excellent selection of Puerto Rico Gran Canaria holiday packages to choose from, too. For an adults-only stay try Canaima Apartments , or - if you’ve got kids in tow - opt for the Servatur Puerto Azul Hotel, with a Jacuzzi for adults and two playgrounds for little ones.

There’s a fascinating world beneath the waters off Gran Canaria and a number of excellent diving sites. Pasito Blanco, near Puerto Rico, offers fabulous diving - with ideal conditions for underwater photography, so you’ll have no trouble impressing your Insta followers. For experienced divers, there are two wrecks in the waters off this coast just waiting to be explored. Well, what are you waiting for?