Las Palmas (Canaries) holiday travel

The biggest city on Gran Canaria is Las Palmas. Las Palmas is centered around the vibrant district of Vegueta. It is here where the well known beaches of Playa de Las Canteras and Playa de Las Alcaravaneras are situated. Las Palmas offers all the conveniences to make it a perfect holiday destination.

Where to stay – hotels

Las Palmas boast numerous high quality hotels scattered throughout the city. Many hotel accommodation is to be found on other locations on Gran Canaria as well. Avoid disappointment during high season and be sure to secure your rooms in advance by booking a hotel in Las Palmas online.

Las Palmas is a popular holiday destination and welcomes many holiday makers throughout the year. There are hotels on the island suiting all tastes and budgets. From posh five star establishments to standard hotels. All travellers can find the accommodation that suits them best. For cheaper hotel rates it is best to book your Las Palmas hotel in advance on-line.

Hotels on Cran Canaria and Las Palmas provide excellent facilities like swimming pool, fitness room, restaurant and bar. Some of the hotels in Las Palmas can usually organise boat trips and island tours and activities for children.

What to do

The excellent beaches of Playa de Las Canteras and Playa de Las Alcaravaneras are the main attractions of Las Palmas. It is here where you can relax and sunbathing or be active and participate in water sports.

Many of the excellent restaurants serving delicious Mediterranean dishes are absolutely a must. Las Palmas also provides great shopping opportunities.

Along the Triana main street are many remarkable and interesting buildings to be found. For those who are fascinated by local history it is a must to stroll through the old district of Guiniguada. The Cathedral de las Palmas is one of the highlights.

In La Isleta bay it is worthwhile to visit the 500 year La Luz Castle. This castle is situated on a stunning location.

What to see – by car hire

The coastline of Gran Canaria is dotted with many picturesque villages. These villages can be laid back but there are also places like San Bartolomé de Tirajana district to be found, well known for its thriving ‘day & night’ life.

The coastline is best explored by hire car and there are several car hire companies serving Las Palmas and other localities on the island. There is always the option to hire a car at Gran Canaria International Airport. Las Palmas car hire can be arranged online and includes well known names such as Avis and Hertz.

On the south-eastern side of the island, easily accessible by hire car, you can find the golden beaches. If you are looking for fun and entertainment, Playa del Ingles and Perto Rico are the places to be.

Maspalomas and its barren dunes are another interesting site which can be reached by hire car from Las Palmas. This is the best way to get around Las Palmas and Cran Canaria.