Las Palmas, Canaries

Gran Canaria’s capital city is Las Palmas. The centre is the vibrant district of Vegueta. The renowned popular beaches of Playa de Las Canteras and Playa de Las Alcaravaneras are to be found in Las Palmas as well. The city is filled with quality restaurants, well staffed hotels and a wide array of shopping facilities. The Triana main street is lined with remarkable buildings of great interest and just wandering the old district of Guiniguada is delightful for those interested in the local history. More on tourist attractions in Las Palmas, Canaries.

Hotels in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)

Las Palmas and the whole island of Gran Canaria boasts excellent hotels. The Airport of Las Palmas receives more that five million passengers per year and there’s suitable hotel accommodation for all tastes and budgets. It can get very busy on the island and especially during high season it is wise to pre-book a hotel in Las Palmas, Canaries on-line.

Hotels can be found in Las Palmas as well in more remote areas of the island. The hotels provide excellent services and facilities. The reputed hotels in Las Palmas and on Gran Canaria can conveniently and secure be booked on-line. On-line reservations will usually also provide discounted rates. Click here for villa rentals in the Canaries.

Highlights

• The Cathedral de las Palmas is well worth investigating.
• The Triana main street is lined with remarkable buildings of great interest.
• There are several museums of which the particular highlights are the Museo de La Ciencia y la Tecnologia and the Casa de Colón, as well as the Centro Atlântico de Arte Moderno.
• Conveniently located near the main city of Las Palmas, Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras are both very popular.
• The 500 year old La Luz Castle nestling in La Isleta bay is well worth visiting.

Day trips by hire car

By hire car you can visit the many lovely beaches, Dunes of Maspalomas, Caldera Bandama, Pico de las Nieves and the delightful rural hinterland. Las Palmas and Gran Canaria offer great sites accessible by hire car. Click here for car hire for Las Palmas, Canaries.

Travelling by car is a good option if you want to really explore Gran Canaria. Outside Las Palmas there are many lovely beaches and the rural area is quite beautiful. From desert-like sand dunes and pine forests, to banana plantations and volcanic landscapes, Gran Canaria certainly has a diverse landscape.

The major car rental companies are to be found on the island. There’s also the option to rent a car after you arrive at the Airport of Las Palmas. For the best deals on car hire rates it is advisable to secure Las Palmas car hire in advance on-line.