Las Palmas Travel Guide

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A coastal landscape with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy beach, and surrounding cliffs.
A coastal cityscape with dense urban buildings, a prominent dome structure, and ships in the harbor.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, clear blue waters, and a distant mountain.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a distant mountain range.
A coastal resort with sand dunes and a sunset over the ocean.

Popular cities in Las Palmas

A rugged mountain landscape with a prominent rocky peak and sparse vegetation.
San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Known for Dining, Beaches and Family-friendly
Relaxing San Bartolomé de Tirajana is calling! Discover its beaches, sports, surfing and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Maspalomas Dunes
  • Yumbo Shopping Center
  • Maspalomas Lighthouse
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A quiet street lined with white buildings and trees, with a sunset casting long shadows.
Yaiza
Known for Beaches, Marinas and Family-friendly
Traditional whitewashed houses and historical monuments decorate a town that’s on the doorstep of Lanzarote’s awe-inspiring natural wonders.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa Blanca
  • Marina Rubicon
  • Salinas de Janubio
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A courtyard with a wooden balcony, columns, and potted plants.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Known for Beaches, Islands and Cafes
Great weather, food, surfing, diving, culture and architecture are just some of the reasons to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Reasons to visit

  • Las Canteras Beach
  • Port of Las Palmas
  • Santa Catalina Park
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A narrow street with white buildings, red-tiled roofs, and a mountain in the background.
Pajara
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Sports
Move through this area’s small villages to discover scenic beaches, hiking paths, dunes and an active local fishing community.

Reasons to visit

  • Sotavento de Jandia Beach
  • Punta Jandía Lighthouse
  • Oasis Park Fuerteventura
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A harbor with colorful buildings, boats, and a mountain in the background.
Mogan
Known for Beaches, Sea and Relaxing
Nicknamed “Little Venice” for its quaint bridges and narrow streets, this charming town also features a sheltered beach and a busy weekly market.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa del Cura
  • Tauro
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A beach with calm waters, a sandy shore, and distant mountains.
Tías
Known for Dining, Beaches and Bars
Travel to this dynamic municipality to find peaceful villages, extensive volcanic plains and Lanzarote's most popular resort.

Reasons to visit

  • Playa de Matagorda
  • Pocillos Beach
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Stay near popular Las Palmas attractions

A beach with palm trees, boats, and buildings in the background.

Las Canteras Beach

8.8/10 (877 reviews)
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Las Canteras Beach, a popular beach in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Stroll along the area's marina or simply enjoy its cafes.
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