Beach
Maspalomas Dunes
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
A sweeping field of golden sand dunes beside the sea in the south of Gran Canaria.
City · Spain · Canary Islands
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A big, relaxed Atlantic city with a long urban beach, a historic old quarter and desert-like dunes nearby.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Las Palmas de Gran Canaria matters
Las Palmas is the biggest city in the Canary Islands and one of the best places in Europe for a winter sun city break. It has a fine urban beach, Las Canteras, with a natural reef that makes it calm. The old quarter, Vegueta, is full of colonial-style squares and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed. Inland you can reach volcanic mountains and golden dunes in less than an hour.
Talking points
- Las Canteras is a city beach protected by a natural offshore reef.
- Gran Canaria is often called a miniature continent because of its varied landscapes.
- The old quarter, Vegueta, has the cathedral and several museums.
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What to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Beach
Playa de Las Canteras
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
A three-kilometre urban beach, protected by a natural reef, with a lively promenade.
Mountain
Roque Nublo
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
A towering volcanic rock, the symbol of Gran Canaria, reached by a short hike with grand views.
Neighbourhood
Vegueta Old Quarter
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
The colonial old town where the city began, with a cathedral, squares and the Columbus House.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.