Food is one of the best reasons to explore beyond the beachfront.
Las Palmas combines traditional Canarian cooking with Spanish cuisine, seafood, modern restaurants and a highly international food scene. Its position as a major Atlantic port has helped create a city where culinary influences from several continents coexist surprisingly naturally.
You can eat very simply and very well here. A plate of grilled fish, local potatoes and mojo sauce in a neighbourhood restaurant can be every bit as satisfying as a carefully prepared dinner in one of the city’s more ambitious restaurants.
After a good meal in Gran Canaria, do not be surprised if someone suggests a small glass of ron miel. Sweet, warming and unmistakably Canarian,
Wine may not be the first thing visitors associate with Gran Canaria. Beaches, rum and cold beer tend to get more attention, but vines have
Markets are an excellent way to discover local products. Mercado de Vegueta is the oldest produce market in the Canary Islands. The current building dates
The Las Canteras promenade is one of those places you will probably use without ever putting it on your sightseeing list. It runs alongside the
Las Palmas is a natural place to eat fish and seafood. The Atlantic is never far away, and several parts of the city combine seafood
One of the easiest ways to understand Gran Canaria a little better is through its food. Canarian cooking is generally uncomplicated, filling and built around