Pueblo de San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a neighbourhood with a strong identity of its own. Located in a valley in the upper area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bordering the municipalities of Santa Brígida and Teror, it was an independent municipality until 1939 and covered more than half of the present-day city. Its annexation to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria did not cause it to lose its identity or its agricultural village spirit, which preserves its traditions.

Among these traditions are the Fuegos de San Lorenzo, declared 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.

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

The iglesia de San Lorenzo, the second oldest parish in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, boasts a rich religious, artistic and cultural heritage.

The Mercado Agrícola de San Lorenzo is another attraction of this neighbourhood, located just a ten-minute drive from the city centre. In its open-air facilities, farmers and livestock breeders sell fresh, local produce every Sunday. The market often features performances by folkloric groups.