Flights to Las Palmas
Las Palmas - An Authentic and Colorful Island Capital that Enchants its Visitors
Las Palmas, the capital of the Canary Island Gran Canaria, is a rich and colorful holiday paradise with a lot to offer. The city offers unforgettable sunny days on fine sandy beaches and hours of strolling through dreamy old towns. In the port of Las Palmas you can admire magnificent cruise ships and private yachts. The lively Spanish flair as well as the vibrant temperament of the city is present everywhere.
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A subtropical climate and a special, unique flora from green forests and even desert regions make Gran Canaria one of the most popular Spanish holiday destinations. Especially thanks to the holiday regions of Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Puerto de Mogan, San Agustin, Meloneras and the capital Las Palmas, Gran Canaria offers the best conditions for a relaxing or sportive holiday all year round.
Las Palmas Beaches
Las Canteras
Las Canteras is probably the most visited beach in the city, where both local residents and holidaymakers spend unforgettable days by the sea. It is particularly nice that the beach not only invites you to sunbathe, but also to take long walks along its three kilometers sandy stretch. A day by the sea can be rounded off perfectly in a restaurant or café on the promenade.
Maspalomas
Maspalomas is another popular holiday resort and is located in the south of Gran Canaria. The area differs in the overall picture from the other regions, because the hotels and houses here were mainly built in width instead of height. The dunes of Maspalomas are world famous and are one of the unique natural experiences that you can enjoy here. They extend for around six kilometers from Maspalomas to Playa del Ingles. The dunes offer a beautiful backdrop for great vacation photos. The region is particularly popular with holidaymakers who spend the winter in Gran Canaria.
Playa del Inglés
Playa del Ingles in the south of the island only existed secretly until 1960. Since then, thanks to the creation of huge hotel resorts, an excellent tourist infrastructure has been built here, so that the place has become one of the most visited holiday destinations in Spain. On its kilometer-long golden sandy beach, it can be quite lively in summer, because sun-hungry guests from all over the world are welcomed in the surrounding hotel complexes. In the evening people plunge into the nightlife and often dance until sunrise.
Las Palmas Cuisine
Papas arrugadas
Papas arrugadas are salt water potatoes with mojo sauce and are one of the local specialties. The potatoes are prepared in a special way that creates a salt crust. They are served with the green or red mojo sauce, which is made from garlic, chilli, paprika and coriander.
Salpicon
Salpicon is a salad made from squid and raw vegetables, which is particularly worth tasting in the Canary Islands.
Tapas
The food culture in Gran Canaria corresponds to the Spanish tapas culture. Tapas are small appetizers that are consumed as a starter or as a main course. There are all sorts of tapas, vegetarian, with fish or with meat.
Las Palmas Culture
Casa de Colon
Las Palmas has a variety of museums to offer. One of the most famous museums is the Casa Colon, also known as the Columbus House. As the name suggests the museum deals with Columbus and his voyages. While on his trip to America in 1492 he came to the island to repair his ship, he visited this house. In addition to Columbus’ adventures, important paintings related to the history of the Canary Islands as well as navigation instruments are exhibited in the Casa de Colon.
Vegueta
You will feel the fascination of Las Palmas especially in the Vegueta district, where some of the popular sights can be found. While strolling through the alleys of the colorful quarter, you will immerse yourself in the history of the city, because Vegueta is considered to be its founding quarter. Chapels, cathedrals, museums and other cultural highlights make a visit to Vegueta inevitable.
Las Palmas Nature
El Jardin Canario
This botanical garden is unique in the Canary Islands and is not far from Las Palmas in Tafira. This paradise was laid out in the 1950s by a botanist from Sweden who created this oasis of nature. The garden brings all the flowers and plants together that grow in the Canary Islands. During a long walk in exotic surroundings, you can marvel at this expanded wonder.
Roque Nublo
A perfect destination for hikers is the “cloud rock”, the Roque Nublo, which is the symbol of Gran Canaria. The rock towering into the sky is on the highest mountain on the island. Due to its well-developed hiking trails, it is a very popular hiking destination, because in addition to sports activities, it also offers breathtaking views in good weather. Sometimes you can even see the neighboring island of Tenerife from the plateaus. The Roque Nublo is located in the same named national park.
Las Palmas Night Life
Nightlife
The most vibrant nightlife on the island can be found in Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, where countless bars, clubs and discos make it possible to party for long nights. Mostly holidaymakers dance here to hot beats until the early hours of the morning. The local residents of the island are more drawn to Las Palmas, where there are also high quality clubs and discos where the nights are turned into day.
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Direct flights to Las Palmas
Corendon is offering direct flights to Gran Canaria from early spring and gives you the opportunity to discover this holiday paradise until late autumn. If you want to be flexible and want to fly from Germany to Gran Canaria at the lowest price, check the Corendon Airlines website for the best travel dates. Direct flights from Cologne to Gran Canaria are available at reasonable prices and offer the highest quality of service at the same time. By adding the additional services from Corendon Airlines to your ticket, you can upgrade your holiday with additional luggage and on board meals. A direct flight to Gran Canaria is the easiest and fastest way to explore this Spanish holiday paradise in the Atlantic. Corendon Airlines flies directly to Las Palmas from numerous German and some Austrian airports.
| Destination airport: Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) | |
|---|---|
| Hannover - Gran Canaria flight duration | 4:50 hours |
| Cologne Bonn - Gran Canaria flight duration | 4:40 hours |
| Nuremberg - Gran Canaria flight duration | 4:45 hours |
| Stuttgart - Gran Canaria flight duration | 4:20 hours |
| Graz - Gran Canaria flight duration | 4:50 hours |
Choose your ticket to Las Palmas
Cheap tickets to Las Palmas
With the beginning of the summer season, the interest in flight tickets to Las Palmas on Gran Canaria increases. Every year many holidaymakers come from all over the world to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Gran Canaria. The best place to find cheap plane tickets to Gran Canaria is the Corendon Airlines website. Those who book particularly early in advance secure special price advantages. But the airline also offers last-minute tickets at particularly low prices for spontaneous travelers. Corendon Airlines' flights from Cologne to Gran Canaria and from Düsseldorf to Gran Canaria are particularly popular. On the Corendon Airlines website you will find cheap flight tickets from numerous German and Austrian airports to Gran Canaria to discover this popular Spanish holiday paradise.
Accomodation in Las Palmas
The ticket and hotel deals for Las Palmas and Gran Canaria are the best way to discover this holiday destination in the Atlantic. If you want to spend your holidays in Gran Canaria with a low budget, you should compare the accommodation offers in the different holiday regions. Gran Canaria is a very popular travel destination, so there is a wide range of accommodation options. There are accommodations in different price ranges for families, friends, single travelers or couples. The much-visited holiday regions in the south of the island such as Playa del Ingles, Maspalomas, Meloneras, Puerto de Mogan, Puerto Rico, San Agustin, Arguineguin and Las Palmas in the north are popular. Take advantage of booking a hotel early in advance, so you can benefit from a better price.
Airport and Transportation
LPA airport is located in the southeast of the island of Gran Canaria. Also called Gando Airport, it handles more than 13 million travelers each year. LPA is the sixth largest airport in Spain. It is located 25 km from the Bay of Gando and 23 km from the island's capital, Las Palmas. Gran Canaria Airport is open 24 hours a day and has three terminals: Terminal A for European flights, Terminal B for domestic flights and Terminal C for inter-island flights.
Transfers from the airport
The busses are used according to the departure and arrival times. In addition to the airport transfer by bus, there are also taxis and car rental companies at the airport. The cheapest taxi fees in all of Spain are paid in the Canary Islands. A taxi from the airport to the city center of Las Palmas takes only 20 minutes.
Weather in Las Palmas
The weather in Las Palmas and the weather in Gran Canaria in general offers a pleasant, mild climate all year round. The weather in the north of the island differs from the south even in summer. While it can often be cloudy in Las Palmas in the north, it is mostly dry and sunny in the south. Particularly hot days are possible here due to the Sahara wind. In the winter months there are continuously pleasant spring temperatures, although it can rain a few days a month.
- Dec 1, Fri 23 Scattered Clouds
- Dec 2, Sat 22 Broken Clouds
- Dec 3, Sun 21 Scattered Clouds
- Dec 4, Mon 21 Broken Clouds
- Dec 5, Tue 19 Overcast Clouds
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