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Are you planning on visiting the Canary Islands? If you love motorbikes and islands, then Canary Ride provides just that. Whether you want to ride your own bike or be a passenger on the back of one, you’ll have the chance to ride through spectacular landscapes on the freedom of the open road. Canary Ride shows you the best routes around the islands so you’re guaranteed that you’re getting the best views. If you choose to self-ride you have so much freedom too.
These volcanic islands off the coast of Africa, have great year-round weather and the road infrastructure makes them perfect to explore by bike.

A beautiful black volcanic beach in Gran Canaria
Why Motorbike in The Canaries?
Gran Canaria is one of the largest islands and offers breathtaking views, especially from the highest point. The landscape is so varied with spectacular nature such as sand dunes, rock cliffs and waterfalls, along the routes and never-ending curves to practice your bike skills. The fact that there’s not much traffic adds to this island’s appeal for biking.
Operating in Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, motorbike hire or even taking one of their motorcycle holidays are the best way to see these Spanish islands.
Having been to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Palma, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, it's easy to why people choose these islands for motorbiking. The landscape in each one differs from sand dunes to volcanoes and then rock cliffs. Each island with its ocean view and some also with forests and waterfalls.
Canary Ride also offers guided motorcycle tours which are tailor-made with group leaders and planned routes. They also suggest the best places to try some of the island’s local cuisine. Canary Ride can arrange your whole trip for you including accommodation (apartments, 5-star hotels or a rural house), and flights. Rent your own bike or book a private tour.

Discover costal routes like this in La Palma
Motorbike Hire Gran Canaria
To hire a motorcycle you need an A2 driving licence and the minimum rental period is 24 hours. If you are planning on visiting more than one Canary island you can even take your bike across the ferry to the others islands (just let them know first). There is no minimum age but some of the islands needs a good level of skill and are not recommended for total beginners.
You can have your motorbike delivered to the airport or the South of Gran Canaria (for an extra fee). Choose from a great selection of bikes of either a Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, or a KTM.
Whether you prefer motorcycle hire in Tenerife or motorcycle rental in Gran Canaria, you’re guaranteed to have a motorcycle adventure in the Canaries.
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Canary Ride Reviews
“Perfect day! The owner, Ondrej, is all about customer service and he is a highly experienced driver plus a great guy! Even after being on a bike the first time after over 12(!) years, he made me feel safe at all times, adapting pace and routes accordingly. He knows the island with its most beautiful spots very well and speaks very good english, spanish and czech (did I forget any language?).
I highly recommend you check him out if you're in the area and want to have an unforgettable motorcycle experience! He will also help you with lending gear, booking your flights, accommodation, recommend great spots around the island etc. He is a true gem.“ – Silke, Netherlands.