Las Palmas rewards visitors who explore it as a city rather than treating it merely as the location of their hotel.
Its attractions range from beaches and historic quarters to museums, shopping streets, parks and dramatic coastal scenery.
If you want to see where people in Las Palmas shop away from the beachfront and historic centre, head inland to Centro Comercial y de
El Muelle is probably the easiest shopping centre for visitors to stumble across in Las Palmas. It sits beside the port at Santa Catalina, just
If you want an easy excursion beyond Las Palmas, Arucas is one of the first places I would consider. The town is close enough to
Public transport in Las Palmas can look slightly confusing at first because two different bus companies are important to visitors. Once you understand the difference,
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the main gateway to the island and the airport most visitors use when travelling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Explore one of Gran Canaria’s most impressive landmarks, admire centuries of beautiful architecture and enjoy spectacular views over the historic district of Vegueta. If you
Discover why Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an excellent starting point for exploring the island, from the golden dunes of Maspalomas and the charming
It is easy to spend an entire visit moving between Las Canteras, Santa Catalina, Triana and Vegueta. But Las Palmas becomes much more interesting once
At the northern end of Las Canteras rises La Isleta. Continue beyond the dense city streets and the landscape gradually becomes much more rugged. El
Las Palmas works surprisingly well for families, especially when you want a break from the beach. Two of the easiest attractions to combine are Poema