The city

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the first urban destination of the Canary Islands and the mid-Atlantic; capital of Gran Canaria, it is the most cosmopolitan city of the archipelago. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and with a unique natural environment, the mild climate, the quality of the air and an incomparable light accompany throughout the year. With a genuine way of life that is imprinted by its people, cheerful, warm, diverse, welcoming, Las Palmas Gran Canaria welcomes its visitors as an expected friendship.
  • City of sea

    Of horizons open to the ocean, which finds the perfect setting from the shore of unique, well-connected and accessible urban beaches. With Las Canteras as a European reference and local emblem.

  • City of cultures

    For its history, its connection with the arts, its musical tradition, its offer of events and experiences; and for being a place of crossroads and exchange between Europe, Africa and America. The cultural offer of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is rich and diverse. It has first-class facilities and the best possible setting, its outdoor spaces: squares, parks and even courtyards, open-air venues in which to enjoy proposals that bring it to life throughout the year.

  • Historic city

    Founded in 1478, the city carefully preserves its historic center, made up of the Vegueta and Triana neighborhoods: it speaks of other times, reminds us of the five-century-old link with the American continent and keeps alive the traces of illustrious local and visiting personalities.

  • City of celebration

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria always has a reason to celebrate: in Carnival, the great multicultural, playful and inclusive festival, open to everyone; and in the popular festivals, where the neighborhoods take over to celebrate their neighborhood and their feelings.

  • Safe and reliable

    With the services and infrastructures of a European city, and in which work is being done every day to build a more sustainable future for those who enjoy it.

  • Open and tolerant

    One hundred percent Canarian. A friendly city, where past and present are also felt in the popular neighborhoods, picturesque and full of charm.

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