Las Palmas

Relax on the beach

As with the other main resorts on the island, Las Palmas is home to an impressive stretch of beach and Las Canteras is a great place to lie back and enjoy the sunshine. You’re sure to be able to top up your tan whilst the calm waters are also ideal for those who want to try their hand at snorkeling and marvel at the marine life that is found around a shallow reef just off the beach.

Caldera de Bandama

Located less than half an hour away from Las Palmas, the Caldera de Bandama is one of the most dramatic sites to be found on the island of Gran Canaria. Standing more than 3000 feet high, the edge of the Caldera provides stunning views of the surrounding area and on a good day, you can even see as far as Fuerteventura. Should you wish, you can hike down into the crater to explore the green landscapes.

Dine around the world

There are plenty of traditional dishes available in restaurants across Las Palmas, but the resort is a great place for foodies because of the variety that found in eateries that offer dishes from around the globe – with everything from pasta and pizza to sushi. As in other resorts, seafood is particularly popular and the catch of the day is a regular feature on menus.

Pueblo Canaria

Situated in the heart of Las Palmas, the Pueblo Canaria is designed to replicate a traditional Canarian village in the middle of the capital city. Be treated to live folk music in the streets, sample traditional food and visit the Museo Néstor – which exhibits the works of Canarian artist Néstor de la Torre.

Cathedral of Santa Ana

Las Palmas Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Ana, is a catholic church that is located in the capital of Gran Canaria and which is regarded as one of the most important religious buildings to be found anywhere in the Canary Islands. Designed in a gothic style, the cathedral dates back to the 1500s and is one of the landmark structures on the city skyline.

Festival time

There are various festivals and carnivals that take place each year in Las Palmas with the most famous being the Carnival of Las Palmas – which takes place each February. People line the streets for the main parade, which is the big highlight.