Parasailing in Gran Canaria means Puerto Rico, where the best-reviewed flight lifts you off a boat and holds you above the south-west coast for about 10 minutes. It costs from ~€40 per person, needs no experience, and flies one, two or three people together on a choice of a 150m or 300m line. It is the calm way to see this coastline: no throttle, no noise, just the view.
Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria: Parasailing
A boat-towed parasailing flight above the sea off Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, for one to three people, with a choice of a 150m or 300m line.
- About 10 minutes of flight time
- Fly solo, as a pair or as three together
- Choice of 150m or 300m line
- Life jacket, harness and insurance included
Total price from
€40
Includes taxes and fees
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What is parasailing off Puerto Rico actually like?
You sit in a harness under an open canopy towed by a boat, and for the next few minutes the loudest thing is the wind. The flight runs from Puerto Base in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, and from the air you see the resort's valley, the harbour and the cliffs running along the south-west coast.
It is a very different experience from the jet skis that leave the same harbour. There is nothing to steer and nothing to learn beyond a briefing, which is why it suits people who want the view rather than the adrenaline, including nervous first-timers.
Groups are limited to three participants, and the listing is sold as a flight for one, two or three people together. Flying as a pair or a three costs each person a place but shares the same flight.
150m or 300m: which line should you choose?
The listing offers two line lengths, and the longer line means more height and a wider view. Two things are worth knowing before you pick.
A 300m line does not put you 300m up. The canopy flies at an angle behind the boat, so your actual height is well below the length of the line, even though the listing's marketing says "up to 300 meters". Expect a big view either way, not a mountain-top one.
The line you choose may also change the price, so compare both options on the booking page rather than assuming €40 covers the longer one.
| 150m line | 300m line | |
|---|---|---|
| View | Coast and harbour | Wider stretch of coast |
| Feel | Gentler first flight | Higher and more exposed |
| Best for | Nervous first flyers | Confident flyers |
How long is the flight, really?
GetYourGuide lists the activity at 10 minutes. Reviews treat that as the time in the air, so allow extra time for boarding, the briefing and getting back to the harbour.
The most common criticism in the past year's reviews is exactly this: some flyers felt their airtime was shorter than stated. Most reviews are positive about the crew, the briefing and the flight itself, but go in expecting a short, beautiful flight rather than a long one.
Who can go parasailing in Gran Canaria?
No previous experience is needed. The crew gives a safety briefing before take-off, and the harness does the work.
- Not suitable for: pregnant women
- Not allowed: alcohol or drugs, sports shoes or boots, and large bags
- Weather: flights depend on wind and sea conditions and can be rescheduled or cancelled
- Included: life jacket, harness, parachute, boat and insurance
The listing does not publish a minimum age or weight. If you are flying with children, or want three people on one flight, check the operator's limits on the booking page before you pay, since combined weight can affect whether a flight goes ahead.
What about parasailing in Maspalomas?
There is also a Maspalomas parasailing listing on GetYourGuide, but it has a far smaller review record than the Puerto Rico flight and a higher starting price of around €60. With limited reviews to go on, the Puerto Rico flight is the safer booking.
Puerto Rico is also easy to combine with other water sports. The jet ski tour runs from the same harbour for a faster half hour; our Gran Canaria jet ski guide explains the per-jet-ski pricing. For everything else in town, from the Amadores cliff walk to the nightlife, see our things to do in Puerto Rico guide.
If you would rather spend longer on the water, the Gran Canaria catamaran cruise guide compares half-day boat trips from the same stretch of coast.
FAQ – parasailing in Gran Canaria
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