[Advertorial] Strategically located in the heart of the Atlantic, Gran Canaria is just a few hours’ flight from many countries in North and West Africa. Its air connectivity with cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, Dakar, or Nouakchott, combined with modern healthcare infrastructure and a safe and stable environment, has made the island one of the most attractive emerging destinations for international medical and wellness tourism.
Thanks to a privileged climate year-round and a growing offer of multilingual services, Gran Canaria offers a unique combination of medical excellence, recovery, and quality of life.
A global ecosystem of health and well-being
Gran Canaria has gone beyond traditional tourism to become a true ecosystem of health, beauty, and well-being. The island brings together highly specialized hospitals, aesthetic medicine clinics, state-of-the-art dental centers, and wellness hotels in an exceptional natural setting.
All of this allows for comprehensive experiences where physical health, emotional well-being, and recovery evolve in harmony with the ocean, nature, and relaxation.
Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health
The association Gran Canaria Spa, Wellness & Health brings together some of the island’s leading hospitals, clinics, and wellness hotels to position Gran Canaria as an international reference destination for health tourism, especially for European and African markets.
Its offer combines specialized medical care, personalized well-being, and high-end hospitality within the same destination.
Internationally renowned hospitals
Hospitales Universitarios San Roque
Hospitales Universitarios San Roque has established itself as one of the main references in private healthcare in the Canary Islands. Present in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Maspalomas, the group combines medical care, research, and university education.
The group stands out for its advanced technology, personalized support, and extensive experience with international patients, especially from the African continent.
Among its main specialties:
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Neurology
• Traumatology
• Gynecology
• Dermatology
• Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
Its multilingual and culturally adapted approach makes it a trusted medical partner for international patients.
Aesthetic medicine and global well-being
IKIGAI by Hospitales San Roque
IKIGAI embodies a new vision of well-being and advanced aesthetic medicine. Located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and supported by Hospitales Universitarios San Roque, the clinic offers aesthetic treatments for the face and body, regenerative medicine, and hair solutions under specialized medical supervision.
Its philosophy prioritizes naturalness, clinical safety, and the overall well-being of the patient.
Hospital Universitario Perpetuo Socorro
Hospital Perpetuo Socorro is one of the leading private institutions in the Canary Islands and has extensive experience in high-complexity medicine. Its recent recognition as a university hospital reinforces its commitment to medical excellence, training, and healthcare innovation.
Its main specialties include:
• Cardiology
• Neurology and neurosurgery
• Traumatology
• Digestive surgery
• Gynecology
• Emergencies and advanced diagnostics
Its experience with international patients and quick response make it a particularly appreciated institution in the African market.
Kala by HPS
Integrated within Hospital Perpetuo Socorro, Kala by HPS offers advanced aesthetic surgery with an ethical, safe, and natural approach. The center prioritizes harmonious and personalized results, accompanying the patient throughout the pre and postoperative process.
Advanced dentistry and dental tourism
Centro Brånemark Las Palmas
Centro Brånemark is a reference in implantology and advanced digital dentistry in Spain. Through a combination of extensive clinical experience, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support, the center has become one of the main destinations for international dental tourism.
The geographical proximity between Gran Canaria and Africa attracts more and more African patients seeking high-precision treatments and European medical standards.
Clínica Dental Adalia
Specialized in implantology, dental aesthetics, and advanced oral rehabilitation, Clínica Dental Adalia stands out for the use of digital technologies and computer-guided surgery.
Its international focus, multilingual support, and experience in dental tourism make it a highly competitive option for patients from North and West Africa.
Wellness, recovery, and thalassotherapy
The well-being experience in Gran Canaria is complemented by wellness hotels and thalassotherapy centers located facing the Atlantic Ocean.
These spaces offer:
• Relaxation and overall well-being programs
• Marine water circuits and spas
• Healthy nutrition and yoga
• Post-medical recovery programs
The combination of climate, nature, and tranquility makes the island an ideal environment for physical and emotional recovery.
Gran Canaria: a strategic hub for Africa
Geographical proximity, direct air connectivity, and European health standards have allowed Gran Canaria to become a strategic hub for medical tourism for Africa.
Patients find:
• Quick access from North and West Africa
• Modern hospital infrastructure
• Multilingual medical teams
• Confidentiality and personalized support
• A safe and stable environment for recovery
Where health becomes an experience
Gran Canaria represents a new way of conceiving well-being and self-care. The island combines medical excellence, innovation, nature, and hospitality in a comprehensive experience aimed at improving quality of life.
For African markets, Gran Canaria offers proximity, trust, and access to high-level medical services in a privileged environment in the Atlantic.
The new era of health tourism is already a reality in Gran Canaria.
