Spain
Las Palmas
Urban beach and a colonial quarter
Last reviewed: 13 September 2026
- Recommended stay
- 2–4 days
- Best time to visit
- Year-round; spring and autumn are especially balanced
- Airports
- LPA
Las Palmas at a glance
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an Atlantic capital of a city beach and a colonial quarter. Las Canteras Beach, Vegueta, Casa de Colón, Catedral de Santa Ana, Mercado de Vegueta, Santa Catalina, Elder Museum, Pueblo Canario, the Jardín Botánico and the waterfront sit in walkable areas or a short bus ride apart, with day trips to Maspalomas, Puerto de Mogán, Roque Nublo and Agaete. Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is the catalogue airport.
Quick information
Shoulder months suit Vegueta, Las Canteras and island day trips without peak south-coast heat. Summer is warm for swimming; winter stays mild for the old town and harbour walks.
Plan your visit
Airport to centre
Global Line 60 to Las Palmas
Bus between the airport and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, serving San Telmo and the Santa Catalina interchange
Standard public-transport fareTransportMust-see sights
One-day itinerary
- Morning: Vegueta, Catedral de Santa Ana and Casa de Colón.
- Lunch: Papas arrugadas with mojo at Mercado de Vegueta.
- Afternoon: Mercado de Vegueta, then Las Canteras.
- Evening: The waterfront toward Santa Catalina.
Best areas to stay
Vegueta
The colonial core. Las Canteras needs a bus or a longer waterfront walk.
Best for
First visits, the cathedral and Casa de Colón
Las Canteras
Practical and lively; Vegueta museums need a short ride.
Best for
The city beach and a family stroll
Santa Catalina
A park-and-port district between the beach and the working harbour.
Best for
Airport-bus connections and the Elder Museum
Triana
A shopping axis; quieter than the beach at night.
Best for
Shops between Vegueta and the newer city
Approximate budget
Budget
Varies
per day, per person
Simple rooms, bakeries and walking; excludes travel to Las Palmas.
Mid-range
Varies
per day, per person
Comfortable room, restaurants, buses and selected museums.
Comfort
Varies
per day, per person
Beach or Vegueta stays, frequent dining, private transfers and a reserved Maspalomas or highland day.
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