If you plan to go spearfishing in Gran Canaria, getting a medical checkup first is essential. This ensures you’re healthy enough for the sport and follow local rules. Spearfishing can be physically demanding, so being fit is necessary for your safety. When you apply for a licence, the first thing the officers will need is the certificate.
Gran Canaria has many good medical centres offering checkups for people interested in spearfishing. These doctors will check if you’re ready to enjoy the sport safely. Below, you’ll find some of the best medical centres in Gran Canaria where you can get your checkup before you dive in. If you go early, you’ll be able to get all of the following in less than a couple of hours: pass the checkup and get your certificate, walk to the fishing office, then to the nearby banks to pay the fees, and then return to the fishing office to pick up your licence.
Médica de Conductores SA
This company has three centrally located centres. The “Naturest” and “Fayna” centres are about ten minutes walking distance from the fishing office.
Naturest: C/Venegas 61
Fayna: C/Alcalde Ramirez Bethencourt 10 in a narrow passage right opposite the sports centre (Centro Insular de Deportes)
Vives: C/General Vives 52
The “Centro Médico Vives” centre opened recently. It is located near the commercial Mesa y Lopez Street, where the “El Corte Ingles” department store is. We’ve checked it out, and the staff were very polite. The doctor who does the checkup is available throughout the day.
Disclaimer: This is not a paid advertisement. If you have had a great experience in other centres, please let us know, and we’ll include them on the list.
