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Useful information
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a friendly, safe and cosmopolitan city. Located in the northeast of the island of Gran Canaria, it is the most populated of the Canary Islands (around 380,000 residents). It is the capital of the island of Gran Canaria and the province of Las Palmas.-
Language
Spanish is spoken in the city, albeit with a peculiar island accent that softens the pronunciation of the “zetas” and “ces”.
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Currency
As an integral part of the Spanish and European territory, the legal tender is the Euro.
Currency exchange can be done, upon presentation of the passport, at exchange offices and at the airport. -
VAT refund
VAT is not applied in the Canary Islands, so it is not possible to apply for a refund. This makes many items cheaper than in the rest of the continent, since the tax applied – the IGIC – is much lower.
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Time zone
The Canary Islands share the Greenwich time zone, which is the same as in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Portugal: one hour less than in the rest of Spain, Germany, France, Austria, Italy or Sweden.
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Schedules
Read moreThe traditional business hours are mornings and afternoons. Usually, from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00. Shopping centers have a continuous schedule until 22:00.
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What to pack in your suitcase
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the climate is mild all year round. It is advisable to include in your luggage some warm clothes -a cardigan or a light jacket- for the nights, which are always cooler due to the proximity to the sea. Temperatures sometimes vary quite a lot in very few kilometers, something to take into account when leaving the city and touring the island. Sunscreen is also important.
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Emergency and health care
Operational 24 hours a day, it answers calls in five languages: Spanish, English, German, French and Italian.
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Public hospitals
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Private clinics
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Pharmacies
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Public Institutions
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Consulates
