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From Las Palmas, our two-week cruise around the Canary Islands began. From the airport to the San Telmo area, where our Hotel Parque was located, we took bus number 60. The ticket price is 2.95 euros per person. On the way 15 minutes. The same bus goes further - to the port in the Santa Catalina area. From the hotel then we went not on this bus, but on a simple bus number 12. The fare costs 1.40 euros per person, the journey takes 6 minutes.

The Hotel Parque cost 71 euros per night with breakfast, they also ordered dinner for 10 euros per person. Dinner is very simple, but hearty, and for such a price, we are unlikely to have eaten somewhere in the city. Dinner included: broccoli soup or appetizer - spinach sticks, 1 main course: a choice of three dishes (fish, chicken in curry sauce, mushroom risotto), 1 dessert: a choice of 4 types (yogurt, ice cream, pudding, fruits), also included 1 soft drink and coffee/tea.

The hotel is located in the San Telmo area, it is almost in the old part of the city - 10 minutes walk to the Cathedral. A bus station is located 100 meters from the hotel: it is convenient to arrive from the airport and then go to the port. The room is spacious, large bathroom. Free wi-fi. Not far from the hotel, just 5 minutes away is a large supermarket.

Minus: the beds are moving apart, because the floor is tiled. And poor soundproofing. When in the morning the cleaner in the hallway started making noises, it was already difficult to sleep.

We were at the hotel around 5 pm and dinner started at 8. We decided to take a walk before dinner. First we went to the supermarket. There they stocked up with a local Canarian liqueur - honey rum: Ronmiel. Then we walked a little along the pedestrian street Triana (Calle Triana).

It was already getting dark, and we turned back to the hotel. Yes, and fatigue from an early rise plus a long flight affected our bodies. We decided to walk around the city in the morning.

We reached the Cathedral of St. Anna (Catedral de Santa Ana). Opposite the cathedral there are bronze sculptures of dogs, after which the Canary Islands got their name. As you know, the Spanish name of the islands - Las Islas Canarias comes from the Latin Canariae Insulae, which literally means "Isles of Dogs".

From the City Hall (Casas Consistoriales de Las Palmas de G.C) we went to the tiny Plaza del Espiritu Santo, on which an old fountain is installed. The style of architecture is slightly oriental - there are balconies everywhere.

We reached the end of the street. Here was a view of the city. The houses seem to be climbing the hillside. Multi-colored houses look like a Lego constructor. They didn't go upstairs, they turned back.

Christopher Columbus House. It was here that Christopher Columbus himself repeatedly stopped - he spent time here, waiting for his ships to be repaired. The building itself was rebuilt in the middle of the 18th century. Since 1952, the building has been a museum dedicated to the great geographical discoveries and famous sailors of the past.

From the old part of the city we headed towards the hotel past Plaza Hurtado de Mendoza. We went to the pedestrian street Triana. On Sunday morning it was almost deserted. Here is a different style of architecture. The park after which our hotel is named.

We took our things and went by bus number 12 to the port, after 6 minutes we were there.

After lunch and putting things in the cabin, we went to a nearby shopping center. I needed to buy some cosmetics. An interesting situation happened in a cosmetics store. The sales girl did not know at all where among all the types and colors to look for the cosmetics I needed. And I myself showed her what I needed. My husband laughed and said that if we move to the Canary Islands, then there will already be work for me.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria- the largest city of the island of Gran Canaria, and of the entire Canary archipelago. It is located in the eastern part of the north coast. The city was founded by the Spaniards in 1478, and 15 years later, on the way of his first journey, Christopher Columbus made a stop here. Now Las Palmas is a noisy multinational city, because since ancient times, sailors from all over the world have come to its port. The city is full of hotels, shops and restaurants, in addition, it is considered the center of the nightlife of the island.

The main attractions are located in the historical quarter of Vegeta, which was included in UNESCO World Heritage List for the great abundance of buildings from the colonial era preserved there. Except historical monuments, Vegeta is main street expensive restaurants and bars.

Anne's Square is dominated by the 16th century Cathedral, which was built to commemorate the Spanish victory over the Dutch who were trying to take over the islands. The cathedral is visible from almost every corner of the city. The interior of the cathedral is made in the Atlantic Gothic style. Here you can see the paintings of the most famous artist canary islands 18th century Juan de Miranda. In 1894, Pope Leo XIII granted the cathedral the status of a minor basilica. Currently, Santa Ana is the largest religious building in the archipelago. Under him, the Diocesan Museum was created.

There is a museum near the cathedral. Casa de Colón consisting of several buildings. One of the buildings of the end of the 15th century in memory of the landing of Christopher Columbus in these places is called the "Columbus House". Here, in the governor's house, Columbus stopped during his first trip in 1492.

Since 1952, a museum has been opened in it, where both authentic items and reconstructions related to the famous voyages of seafarers are exhibited. The museum is divided into 5 sections:

• Pre-Columbian America,
• Columbus and his campaigns
• Canary Islands and the discovery of America,
• History and development of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
• Painting of the 16th - 20th centuries.

Opposite the museum stands the Church of Iglesia de San Antonio Abad, where, according to legend, Christopher Columbus prayed before sailing to the New World.

Church of San Antonio Abad was built about three hundred years ago by a talented Italian architect. The facade is decorated with beautiful pilasters, which were installed on a granite pedestal. Inside, you can admire the frescoes by famous artists, the colors of which, it seems, have not even faded since those times. Francisco Goya, who painted these walls, used bright catchy colors and achieved a certain festive atmosphere inside the temple. In front of the altar of the church is the tomb of a brilliant artist, whose remains were transported to Madrid at the beginning of the last century. There is a very beautiful local tradition here: On June 13, young people come here and pray for love.

In addition, next to cathedral you can find the main museum of the Canary Islands - Museo Canario. It contains cultural objects of the indigenous population of the Guanache archipelago, giving an idea of ​​the pre-colonial history of the islands, and the world's largest collection of Cro-Magnon skulls. The museum has a rich library, including newspapers and archival materials dedicated to the Canary Islands. In addition, the museum offers its services to researchers, students and all interested public.

The main city museum of modern art located nearby is also interesting - Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno (CAAM). The Atlantic Center for Contemporary Art is housed in an 18th-century building and displays works by local and foreign artists and sculptors from the 20th century.

A little north of the Vegeta region extends another region - Triana, which leads to the city port. Historic District Triana is known for its shopping centers and nightclubs. There are plenty of outlet retail outlets here, from tiny old-fashioned shops to big chain stores and upmarket high-end boutiques. Unlike the Vegeta quarter, with its narrow streets and old buildings, where we can be transported back to the Middle Ages, Triana is a much more bourgeois area, where mainly merchant families settled - both local and Andalusian, English, Maltese and Danish.

In the south of Triana, almost opposite the Mercado de Vegueta market, you will see a theater Perez Galdos, named after one of the most famous Spanish writers. This is an important architectural monument in Las Palmas, and after a comprehensive renovation completed in 2007, it has become one of the most modern theaters in Spain.

Continuing your way north of Triana you can find San Telmo city park.

Acquaintance with him is difficult to avoid, because it is here that the main underground bus station, as well as the largest taxi rank. The park is of historical importance, because it was here that main port cities. Until the 19th century, the northern defensive wall stood here, from the presence of which the castle has survived to our time. Castillo de Mata.

Also, there is a small chapel in the park. Hermita de San Telmo, made in the late baroque style and dedicated to sailors and fishermen. Nearby is the headquarters of the Armed Forces (Gobierno-Military), from which, in 1936, the rebellious General Franco began civil war in Spain, as evidenced by the memorial plaque installed here

In the northern part of Las Palmas, several beaches stretch along the coast. The most popular and cleanest beach in the city is the beach Las Canteras, it is located on the western side of the narrow isthmus leading to the peninsula of La Isleta. The length of the beach is 3 km. The coast is protected by a reef, so the waters are calm. At the northern end of the beach is a place Confital, where the wave is constantly observed, so you can surf here. The waves in Confital are considered among the best in Europe for surfing. On the other side of the isthmus near the city port there is a kilometer-long beach Playa Las Alcaravaneras. The port protects this part of the coast from waves, so the waters here are also calm. Near the beach there are many yacht clubs offering yachts for rent.

In Las Palmas there are many interesting places for diving. This is an underwater cave. La Catedral 45 m long; reef protecting the beach Las Canteras(located at a depth of 8 m); and wrecks patrolled by flocks of barracudas: Calais, Frigorifica, Arona and Tres Barcos, which can be explored from the inside.

At the southern outskirts of Las Palmas, on the coast, a quiet fishing village San Cristobal. Local restaurants serve the best seafood in town. In addition, here you can look at the ancient fort, built on the coast. Near the village stretches a beach of black volcanic sand La Laja.

From Las Palmas, you can go further south along the east coast of Gran Canaria: to the ancient towns of Telde, Ingenio and Aguimes, where colonial buildings stand on narrow cobbled streets; cave complexes, where in ancient times the Guanache tribes lived; the city of Arinaga (Arinaga) and the coast of Playa del Carbon (Playa del Carbon), where the Marine Reserve of the same name is located.

There are also excursions from Las Palmas to highest points islands located in its center: volcanic peak Pico de las Nieves (1949 m) and Mount Roque Nublo (1813 m), on top of which rises a huge stone monolith; the largest volcanic crater of the island - Bandama; and to west coast island, famous for its landscapes, and archaeological complexes near the city of Galdar (Galdar).

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How to get to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, or simply Las Palmas for short, is administrative center the third largest Canary Island - Gran Canaria. All cultural and Savor islands with its entertainment, first-class shopping, restaurants, extensive hotel base, and, of course, gorgeous sandy beaches.

The convenience of Las Palmas as a resort lies in the fact that it is located in close proximity to international airport arrival, which means that you will have to spend a minimum of time to get to the place of rest.

There are no direct flights from Russia to Gran Canaria, but you can easily get there with a transfer in one of European cities(most often, it will be Madrid or Barcelona). You can check the flight schedule on various aggregator sites, such as Aviasales, Buruki and others.

You can get from the airport of arrival to Las Palmas by bus or taxi. If you choose public transport, then you should focus on bus number 60, the fare will be 2.30 euros one way. Buses run along the route twice an hour. In Las Palmas, the bus arrives at the San Telmo station. If you want to get from the airport directly to your hotel, you can use the shuttle service. Order private transfer possible on international services by type Kiwitaxi, Intui.Travel and others. The cost of such a trip starts from 35-40 euros one way.

You can also rent a car at Gran Canaria Airport. In this case, you will not only solve the problem with the transfer, but also be able to travel around the island far and wide, seeing all its main attractions. At the airport of arrival in Gran Canaria, offices of 13 different car rental companies are opened at once, and the total car fleet is more than 150 cars. In favor car rental in Gran Canaria says the relative cheapness of the rental, and the availability of high-quality roads on the island, and many scenic routes, and the minimum set of documents required for renting a car (passport, driving license, bank card to pay for services), therefore, in general, the option of renting a car on the island is in high demand and is in stable demand. Read more about how to organize Holidays in Spain->.

Hotels in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Las Palmas has an extensive hotel base, in addition, you can also stay at the resort in rented apartments, vacation homes, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and even hostels. The resort has hotels of any star category, but 3 * and 4 * hotels prevail. It is better to book places of residence in advance, because. The resort is in demand among tourists all year round. You can compare all hotel offers in Las Palmas for specific dates using special hotel booking services. These include, in particular, Booking, Hotellook and others.

Hotels in Las Palmas are presented in all star categories. In addition, the so-called apart-hotels (rooms with an equipped kitchen and a separate bedroom) are popular, guest houses, boutique hotels. As a rule, in such small hotels, an atmosphere of privacy is preserved, moreover, accommodation here is more affordable in terms of price than in standard chain hotels in the 4 * and 5 * categories.

In terms of service, the options offered in Las Palmas hotels are standard and differ little from other resorts. In large chain hotels, as a rule, you can choose food options, while in small hotels, breakfast is usually served only (it can be included in the price, or it can be served for an additional fee - depends on the specific hotel).

So, for example, in a chain hotel AC Gran Canaria 4* there are additional options such as a swimming pool, parking, free Wi-Fi, free transfer to the hotel, but the price per room is, on average, higher than in apart-hotels or guest houses. For comparison, in guest house La Casa de Vegueta there are options like free breakfast and free wi-fi, but there is no parking, and the transfer, if necessary, is paid separately.

Separately, it should be said about renting apartments. This option is extremely common in Gran Canaria. As apartments, individual apartments in residential areas or rooms in apart-hotels are rented. The advantage of this type of accommodation is the presence of its own kitchen area, which allows you to take care of your own food. When choosing apartments, you should pay attention to their location, especially if the main purpose of your trip is a beach holiday. The beaches on the island are a miracle, how good they are.

Some of the apartments are located in the city center, in which case it is worth considering how to get to the beaches - on public transport or in a rental car. For example, apartments Loft Las Palmas have a convenient location relative to urban infrastructure (restaurants, shops, etc.), but the nearest beach is 4 km away, which means that this option is suitable only for those tourists who have resolved the issue of moving around the resort.

In general, the choice of accommodation in Las Palmas is extremely wide, you can find both luxury options and budget options, up to hostels that young people love so much. In this regard, Las Palmas is a more democratic resort than all the others on the island.

Attractions in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

Las Palmas has preserved many historical sights. Walking around the city, you can see such iconic monuments of architecture as Chapel of San Antonio, santa ana square and eponymous Cathedral, palaces Regental And Consistorial. In addition, in Las Palmas you can visit Columbus House Museum, Museum of the Canary Islands, contemporary art gallery. The streets of Las Palmas are a cluster of low-rise colored houses, cozy courtyards and cafes, fountains where you can take a break from the heat, flowers and exotic plants bloom everywhere, the year-round comfortable climate of Gran Canaria contributes to this.

You can hide from the midday heat in the local Doramas Landscape Park. The park has entire themed gardens with various flowering plants, whimsical fountains and summer houses, which are now considered architectural monuments. It is worth going from the park to the local harbor where you can admire not only snow-white yachts, but also the local fort. At all, Harbor of Las Palmas considered one of the largest in the Canary Islands.

Of the natural attractions in the vicinity of Las Palmas, it is worth highlighting Botanical Garden Viera and Clavijo, which covers an area of ​​​​several hectares and where all the main types of tropical plants growing on the islands of the Canary archipelago are collected, as well as Bandama caldera, which was once an active volcano, but now attracts tourists with its stunning views. The caldera crater is 1 km in diameter!

Of course, one cannot do without beaches on Las Palmas, and here they are, without exaggeration, one of the best in all the Canary Islands. Golden sandbanks stretch for many kilometers along the island. At the same time, all the main beaches of the island are equipped with everything you need, from sun loungers and umbrellas, to a full-fledged infrastructure - toilets, showers, cafes and bars under open sky. All beaches of Las Palmas are free, fees may only be charged for the use of beach equipment. Tourists should pay attention to such beaches, How Las Canteras(one of the largest in the resort), El Confital(if you plan to surf) Las Alcavaraneras(located right in the city center) and La Laha(if you want to retire, located a little way from the center of Las Palmas).

The city of Las Palmas is the most major city in the Canaries and one of the largest in the entire Atlantic. The capital of the island of Gran Canaria is comfortably located on its northeastern section, in a picturesque place, which is formed by two harbors with beautiful beaches. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is famous for its rich cultural and historical significance. Many of his important monuments are located in the oldest part of the city - in Vegeta. This old quarter is included in the UNESCO Heritage List. In there are the same significant places. No one will be bored in the city, because there are excellent clean beaches, ancient monuments, as well as many entertainment venues and restaurants.

Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

So far, there are no direct flights from Moscow to Gran Canaria. Therefore, the island can only be reached with transfers. S7 Airlines regularly operates flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Tenerife. And already from Tenerife to Gran Canaria, tourists will be delivered by planes of Binter Canarias.

Another popular way to travel is by sea ferry, which departs from the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and goes to the port of Agaete in the northwestern part of Gran Canaria. A free bus will take you to Las Palmas from the port.

Also, they get to Gran Canaria from Moscow with a transfer in Madrid. Planes fly to Gran Canaria with connections in Helsinki (from St. Petersburg), Frankfurt and other European cities.

Prices for travelers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Guests of the city respond well to the hotels of the city, because their rooms are distinguished by comfort and coziness. The attentive staff will make sure that all visitors to the hotel are satisfied.

One of the expensive hotels in the city, Hotel ReinaIsabel 4 * offers tourists comfortable rooms costing from 8000 rubles per night. The hotel is located just 50 meters from the coast, and in the hotel itself you can visit the Turkish bath, fitness center and several swimming pools.

The Santa Catalina 5 * hotel, located right in the city center, is also quite popular among tourists. Each room has all the necessary amenities, and the windows offer a magnificent view of the courtyard or garden.

Inexpensive options are HotelVerol 3 * - from 2400 rubles per night, NHPlayaLas Canteras 3 * - from 3000 rubles per night.

The capital of Gran Canaria has for many years been considered one of the the best places shopping islands. Almost every corner of the city has souvenir shops, large shopping centers and markets. most popular shopping mall Triana is considered here, it is also worth noting Cano Street and Hurtado Mendoza Square.

Bazaars in Las Palmas are filled with vegetables, meat, seafood. The city sells high-quality jewelry, shoes, clothes, antiques. In the old Vegeta market, you can visit any of the many bars and bakeries.

Cuisine and the best restaurants of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The island will delight tourists with many bars and restaurants with delicious cuisine and affordable prices. Locals and travelers prefer the DeliciosaMarta restaurant, whose menu includes dishes from the Canary Islands, seafood, and gourmet desserts. Every evening they arrange entertainment programs, as well as banquets are often held in the restaurant.

Fans of Spanish tapas cuisine should head to the Allende restaurant, which offers a large number of treats at affordable prices. National cuisine also presented in LaPastaReal. The restaurant is perfect for family and quiet holidays.

Unusual Peruvian dishes can be sampled at SegundoMuelle Restaurant. It is often visited by connoisseurs of seafood and exotics, because its chefs prepare the most incredible dishes. Restaurant Jacaba attracts tourists with its Mediterranean delicacies at low prices. For children, there is a children's menu, and wine lovers are provided with a wine list.

The most interesting and beautiful places in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The main attraction of the city and the island itself is the Museum of the Canary Islands, located in a remarkable historical building. The spacious halls of the museum store valuable archaeological finds, old photographs and books, art objects. These places will leave impressions for a long time, like the Pantheon in Tbilisi.

The Plaza de Santa Ana is recognized as the religious center of Las Palmas. Near the square you can see the Church of St. Anne of the 14th century. The building is made in the Gothic style, currently the church is decorated with a neoclassical facade. Another spectacular building next to the square is the Bishop's Palace and the city hall building.

Tourists will also be interested in visiting the Columbus House Museum, which is part of the grandiose exhibition complex. A famous navigator stayed in this beautiful house in 1492. The museum exposition is dedicated to maritime theme: ship models, ship parts, navigation items and nautical charts.

Do not pass by the "Canary Village". This open-air museum will tell visitors about the cultural life local residents. Get acquainted with contemporary art you can visit the SAAM gallery, where guests can not only view beautiful masterpieces, but also purchase any of them. Interesting exhibits are presented at the Museum of Science and Technology. One of the most beautiful theaters in the country is the PerezGaldos Theatre.

You can see the picturesque nature of the island in Doramas Park, where dragon and laurel trees grow. Walking through the park, you can go to the Julio Navarro pool, as well as see the Santa Catalina hotel, where the casino operates.

for the sake of beach holiday you should go to the beach of Las Canteras, which is considered the most beautiful in the Canaries. 4 kilometers of golden sand are separated from the surf by a reef.

In Las Palmas, you need to take warm clothes with you. This applies to those who plan to walk around the city in the evening and go on excursions to different places on the island. In winter, you also need to take an umbrella with you, because at this time it can suddenly start to rain.

To visit prestigious casinos and restaurants, you should take care of the presence of elegant clothes. Indeed, in respectable institutions of the city in an untidy or sportswear do not miss.

A strict dress code also applies to religious sites. Hands and knees should not be open, and women should wear a headscarf.

When relaxing on the beach, it is advisable to have sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses on hand. It is not recommended to be on the beach between 11 am and 3 pm. When visiting natural attractions, tourists will need special remedies for insect bites.

It is forbidden to smoke in public places in the city and where there are prohibition signs. Violators of the rules face heavy fines. It is also worth remembering that tobacco products on the island are very expensive, so it is better for smoking tourists to buy them in advance.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the capitals of the Canary archipelago, a significant port, major resort and most Big city on islands. It is located in the north of the island of Gran Canaria, lying between Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Of course, one of the best resorts The Canary Islands offers dear guests - that is, tourists, all the entertainment that a person can think of and bring to life.

But Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has something to offer that even the most advanced technologies are not yet able to create: a wonderful climate. As special studies have shown, the climatic conditions of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are the best in the world for human habitation.

History of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

There is evidence that a convenient local harbor was also known to the best navigators of antiquity - the Phoenicians, and later the Carthaginians and Moors came here. Modern history the city begins in 1478, after the final victory of the Spaniards over the natives of the archipelago - the Guanches. The settlement appeared a little away from the coast, on the site of the oldest district of the city - Vegeta.

In the ⅩⅤⅼ century, the Canary Islands were not spared from the raids of English pirates, moreover, Holland had views on them. However, the city always managed to survive, and the decisive battle took place off the coast of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1599, and ended with the complete defeat of the Dutch troops.

But no matter how good the climate and convenient harbor, the rapid development of the economy did not begin until the ⅩⅼⅩ century, thanks to the enterprise of a certain Sir A. L. Jones, who founded a Coal Company in the city. The new port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria stopped ships on transatlantic routes. From the historic quarter of Vegeta to the coast stretched streets. And in 1927, the city became the capital of the Eastern Province of the Canary Islands, uniting Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

In the second half of the ⅩⅩ c. the city entered, as they say in such cases, at the time of its heyday. And not only thanks to tourism, which launched a vigorous activity on the island. The local port is one of the largest in the world. It is attractive for business, a significant part of its population is made up of immigrants from all over the world.

Now it's beautiful and modern city, not a single tourist will be dissatisfied with him: no matter what ideas he has about a successful vacation and no matter what time of the year he arrives.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on the world map

Attractions of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and tourism

As already mentioned, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers almost everything the tourist soul desires. Of course, it is worth taking part in the well-organized, but quite typical day and night entertainment for each resort. But first of all, it is recommended to pay attention to the unique old quarter of Vegueta. This is a real corner of history, included in the list world heritage UNESCO. Fans of delicious food will also like Vegeta: there are many expensive restaurants and cozy cafes here.

In general, the list of man-made sights can be continued for quite a long time: there are quite a lot of beautiful buildings and historical monuments. But natural ones are also worthy of attention - for example, Mirador Pico de Bandama, Observation deck 15 minutes drive from the city. From a height of about 600 m offers a stunning view of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Atlantic Ocean and an ancient caldera (a vast basin formed at the site of a volcanic eruption).

And finally, the beaches. They are well maintained and well equipped. Some are protected from the ocean by reefs, the water is calm and perfect for swimming. Others are characterized by stable waves, which will appeal to surfers. One of the most popular water activities is sailing on a rented yacht.

Number of inhabitants of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and famous natives

The population of the city is more than 380,000 inhabitants, it is in the top 10 largest Spanish cities. Notable natives:

• Benito Pérez Galdós (1843-1920), writer,
• Juan Negrin López (1892-1956), Prime Minister of Spain from 1937 to 1939
• Geronimo Saavedra Acevedo, contemporary politician, former President of the Canary Islands.

Climate, nature and ecology of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The city is located in a tropical desert climate zone, but due to the proximity of the ocean, there is never a strong heat. Temperature fluctuations during the year are small and do not exceed 6-7 degrees. In winter, during the daytime, the air warms up to +19⁰ ... +22⁰, in summer: up to +26⁰ ... +28⁰. The warmest sea near the coast of the resort is from the end of July to the beginning of November, when the water temperature is guaranteed to exceed +22⁰. Although in winter the sea never cools below +18⁰, not everyone calls swimming in December-March comfortable. Rainfall is low and rarely exceeds 150 mm per year.

As already mentioned, the city is simply created for lovers of the most fun vacation, and these are not ordinary praises to attract potential tourists. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria hosts many festivals, especially in winter. The most famous is held in February, and in terms of scope and pomp, it is second only to the No. 1 carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

Good afternoon.

Island capital Las Palmas de Gran Canary I, with a population of just over 300,000 people.

The town is very cozy, colorful and has its own history. A city in which you fall in love from the first time and for life.

The city, like the island itself, is ideal for relaxation. Couples with children, groups of tourists, just couples in love will find something to do and what to visit!

1. Of course beaches. There are different, for every taste and color and for any type of holiday! But my 2 favorite beaches are (in the city of Las Palmas) and in the south of the island.

This is the treasure of the island. The sandy shore is several kilometers long, cozy, clean beach. Despite the fact that it is located in the city and the windows of houses and hotels overlook the beach, as well as a huge number of cafes, restaurants and bars located on the alleys in front of the beach, people who sit or eat or just walk, all this does not interfere. Being on the beach you enjoy the sea, sand and sun. If you want to eat and drink, please, everything is nearby, at your side!

Also this beach has one feature. Nature itself has created a barrier of stones in the water, which turns the initial part of the sea into a natural pool and protects from the tide. The locals call this chain of stones La Barra(Bar counter)! The water is always clean and calm, where many fish swim. And what I like about this beach is that it is different every day! The water changes color like a chameleon! An unforgettable sight

Anfi(Anfi Beach) , the so-called beach, which is located in the south of the island. This is typical tourist place where the sea, rest, beach, hotels. This beach, but it's kind of unreal. He himself is small, semicircular, the sand is white, the water is turquoise. The beach is fenced and the water is clean and calm. You can sunbathe on sun loungers (but you have to pay), or you can do it on the sand, spread a towel and get high!!! Unreal a nice place!

2. City of Las Palmas. Which is very beautiful and it has both old and new. There are skyscrapers, but they do not interfere, everything is in its place.

The city has a port that fits in very harmoniously and all these cranes, ships, liners do not spoil the landscape.

Must visit Old city This Vegueta, on which the magnificent Cathedral of St. Anne is located.

A very beautiful place. In front of the cathedral there is a huge square with beautiful sculptures of dogs.

Also not far from the Cathedral is the Columbus Museum. I recommend to visit

And just walking around is just nice. There are many unusual corners, houses with old balconies, huge wooden doors, fountains.

You also need to walk around Triana, this is a street blocked for pedestrians, on which shops are located.

I can’t say that the city is green, but there are parks that are looked after and are very beautiful. One of these parks El Parque Doramas. Well-groomed, green, fountains and huge fish swim in the pond.

3. Food. You can talk a lot about Canarian food, but it's better to try everything. As the Canaries themselves say, their food is not Spanish, but Canarian.

Very tasty fish, different and big and small, but everything is very tasty.

I really liked the green peppers, which are fried in oil and sprinkled with sea salt. They are not spicy, but very tasty.

Also in the Canary Islands they prepare a sauce called "moho", red and green are served with potatoes

Avocados grow in the Canary Islands and every restaurant serves avocado salad... Mmmm

I fell in love with the island itself. This is such a mini world where there is a forest and a beach, mountains and dunes. If you are tired of the beach and the sun, go to the mountains, enjoy the forest and silence. I do not have enough words and time to describe everything in detail. I'll just show you the places that won me over

* Forests that are somehow different, beautiful and mountains

* Artenara, a small village whose houses are built in the rocks. And in one rock is a sculpture of the Virgin Mary, who grants wishes