Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

City Las Palmas of Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

What to expect

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria, is a city with a rich history and culture. The city is divided into different areas, including the historic quarter of Vegueta, the commercial area of Triana, and the Ciudad Jardín. Visitors can explore the city's narrow cobbled streets, visit the Santa Ana Cathedral, and stroll through the Vegueta Market. The city also has several museums, including the Canarian Museum, the Christopher Columbus House Museum, and the Sacred Art Museum. Families can enjoy the city's parks, such as San Telmo Park, and visit the Gabinete Literario, a neo-classical building with modernist decorations. The city's cuisine is also worth trying, with traditional dishes such as papas arrugadas and sancocho

Plan your family visit to the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with these blog insights 👇

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Gran Canaria with children: on holiday in the Canary Islands

Gran Canaria with children: on holiday in the Canary Islands
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city and enjoyed its great beach of Las Canteras, the Parco Doramas and the botanical garden Viera y Clavijo

Highlights: The kids loved the beach and the parks ✨