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Before you go
Your trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Canary Islands Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria (LPA) Telde · 18 km
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Estación de Guaguas de San Telmo 1 km
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Puerto de La Luz (terminal de ferries) 4 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before buying. Gran Canaria airport is 18 km away, with buses to the San Telmo and Santa Catalina stations in about 30 minutes. Ferries from Tenerife and from Cádis arrive at the Puerto de La Luz. From Madri the flight takes about 2h45.
How many days
Two days for Vegueta, the cathedral, the Casa de Colón, the Museu Canário, Triana and Las Canteras. The third day is for the Jardín Botánico Canario and Teror, and with more time you can add Roque Nublo and Maspalomas.
When to go
The climate is usually mild year-round. In summer, low clouds known as la panza de burro cover the city many mornings, while the south stays sunny. Carnival is usually in February or March. Winter is pleasant for the beach and outings.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the city: urban buses connect Vegueta, Triana and Las Canteras, and the San Telmo station has guaguas for the whole island. For Roque Nublo, Tejeda and Teror, a car helps, but there are buses with fewer departures.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Morning
Vegueta and cathedral
Start at the Catedral de Santa Ana and take the elevator up the tower to see Vegueta from above.
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Afternoon
Casa de Colón
Casa de Colón and lunch in the streets of Vegueta.
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Late afternoon
Triana
Cross over to Triana, a shopping street with modernist buildings, up to Parque San Telmo.
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Evening
Las Canteras
Sunset on the promenade of Las Canteras and dinner on the seafront.
2 days in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Day 1
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Morning
Cathedral
Catedral de Santa Ana and the climb to the tower.
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Afternoon
Casa de Colón
Casa de Colón and the Mercado de Vegueta.
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Late afternoon
Museu Canário
Museu Canário, with the collection about the island's first inhabitants.
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Evening
Triana
Dinner and a stroll in Triana.
Day 2
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Morning
Las Canteras
Morning at the beach in Las Canteras, with a mask to see the fish near the reef.
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Afternoon
Pérez Galdós
Lunch on the seafront and an afternoon at the Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós in Triana.
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Late afternoon
Jardim Botânico
Or, for those who prefer nature, the Jardim Botânico Canário, in Tafira.
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Evening
Promenade
Sunset and dinner on the promenade of Las Canteras.
3 days in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Day 1
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Morning
Cathedral
Catedral de Santa Ana and the elevator ascent to the tower.
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Afternoon
Casa de Colón
Casa de Colón and lunch in Vegueta.
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Late afternoon
Museu Canário
Museu Canário and the streets of Vegueta.
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Evening
Triana
Dinner in Triana, near the Teatro Pérez Galdós.
Day 2
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Morning
Las Canteras
Beach and snorkeling at Las Canteras.
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Afternoon
Pérez Galdós
Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós and Triana's Calle Mayor.
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Late afternoon
Santa Catalina
Parque de Santa Catalina and the port.
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Evening
Seafront
Sunset and dinner on the promenade of Las Canteras.
Day 3
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Morning
Teror
Bus or car to Teror, with the basilica and wooden balconies.
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Afternoon
Roque Nublo
Continue to Roque Nublo and take the short trail to the rock.
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Late afternoon
Tejeda
Late afternoon in Tejeda, with views of the caldera and almond sweets.
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Evening
Return
Return to Las Palmas and dinner on the seafront.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get from Gran Canaria airport to Las Palmas?
Buses run from the airport to San Telmo station and to Santa Catalina, near Las Canteras, in about 30 minutes. Taxis are available at the exit.
Is Las Canteras good for swimming?
Yes. A natural reef, La Barra, protects much of the beach and keeps the sea calm. With a mask you can see fish near the rocks.
What is the panza de burro?
The layer of low clouds that covers Las Palmas on many summer mornings, caused by the trade winds. The south of the island is usually sunny.
What is the Las Palmas carnival like?
It usually takes place in February or March, in Parque de Santa Catalina, with contests, the drag gala and parades. The city gets very crowded.
Can you go from Las Palmas to Maspalomas by bus?
Yes. Buses from San Telmo station take about 50 minutes to Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, with frequent departures.