Flights to Las Palmas

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 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 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.

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 is a salad made from squid and raw vegetables, which is particularly worth tasting in the Canary Islands.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.