Town of San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a neighbourhood with a strong identity of its own. Located in a valley in the upper part of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bordering the municipalities of Santa Brígida and Teror, it was an independent municipality until 1939 and once occupied more than half of what is now the city. Its annexation to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria did not diminish its identity or its agricultural village spirit, which continues to preserve its traditions.

Among these traditions are the Fuegos de San Lorenzo, a Festival of Tourist Interest of the Canary Islands, which brings together thousands of people in the early hours of 9 to 10 August to enjoy a spectacular display of light, colour and sound.

San Lorenzo also celebrates the Noche de Finaos, a revived Canarian tradition that gathers residents in the village square on 31 October to pay tribute to the deceased (los finaos).

The Church of San Lorenzo, the second-oldest parish in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, boasts a rich religious, artistic and cultural heritage. The original single-nave hermitage was built in the first half of the 17th century in the southern part of the settlement of Lugarejo, the original name of this area. Over time, the hermitage was transformed into a church and has undergone several interventions, the most significant taking place in the 19th century.

The San Lorenzo Agricultural Market is another attraction of this neighbourhood, located just a ten-minute drive from the city centre. In its open-air facilities, farmers and livestock producers sell fresh, local products every Sunday, often accompanied by performances by folk music groups.