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Las Palmas is served by Gran Canaria Airport, also called Las Palmas Airport (IATA: LPA, ICAO: GCLP). The airport is located in the eastern part of the island, about 18 km (11 mi) from Las Palmas city centre. In 2008, it handled 10,212,106 passengers and 33,695,248 kg (74,285,306 lb) of cargo, and is the fourth busiest in Spain.
Botanical garden with a focus on Canary Island flora, featuring an extensive cactus collection set in a natural gorge, ideal for tranquil strolls and nature enthusiasts. 6. Caldera de Bandama. A great contrast with the city of Las Palmas and the beach of Las Canteras.
- Casa-Museo de Colón. This fascinating museum documents Columbus’ voyages and features exhibits on the Canary Islands’ historical role as a staging post for transatlantic…
- Catedral de Santa Ana & Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro. The spiritual heart of the city, this brooding, grey cathedral was begun in the early 15th century, soon after the Spanish conquest, but took 350 years to…
- Playa de las Canteras. The fine 3km stretch of yellow sand is magnificent, and is considered by many to be one of the world's best city beaches.
- Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología. This 21st-century museum is full of things that whir, clank and hum. In a revamped green-painted 19th-century dockside warehouse in Parque Santa Catalina,…
Destinations. Max 25ºC / Min 21ºC. Crowning an island of tall cliffs to the north and extensive beaches to the south, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a city which offers sun, sea and an exceptional historic legacy. Mild temperatures throughout the year make for an enjoyable and racially diverse city. The combination of the aboriginal Guanche ...
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is located in the north-eastern part of the island set in magnificent scenery composed of two bays and their beautiful beaches – Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras . Founded in 1478, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria boasts an important historical and cultural heritage, much of ...
Oct 19, 2018 · Poema del Mar. This is a fairly new attraction in Las Palmas, and it's a great aquarium that kids will enjoy for sure. It is located on the Sanapu Dock and it was developed by the company that also owns Loro Parque and Siam Park in Tenerife. BOOK ONLINE Poema del Mar Skip-the-Line Ticket - € 27 per person.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, or just Las Palmas, is the capital of Gran Canaria, the largest city in the Canary Islands, and one of the largest cities in Spain. In 2018, it had about 380,000 residents. Like for example Rio de Janeiro and Miami Beach, Las Palmas is famous for its urban beaches, of which there are five.
