Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital of Gran Canaria and is also the largest city in the Canary Islands. Most people flock here to take advantage of the year-round sun, and certainly, with daytime temperatures that rarely dip below 20°C even in winter, it’s easy to see why.
Located on the northeast coast of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a trinity of promises: sprawling sandy beaches that will make all beach lovers smile, aeons of history dating back to the late 14th century and charming (if labyrinthine) cobbled streets that beg discovery. Head into the charismatic old town, and you’ll find an abundance of traditional Spanish architecture, ranging from late Gothic to Renaissance.
If you really want to explore, then we’d recommend hiring a car and heading inland. Gran Canaria is known for being a whole continent in one island so give yourself a chance to find out why. The island’s backcountry is made of diverse and dramatic volcanic landscape including the spectacular Caldera de Bandama, only 17 km away (and 200 metres into the earth). Curious travellers might also like to experience the Agaete Natural Pools, bathing pools open to the public, about 30 km west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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