Las Palmas de Gran Canaria travel guide
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria suits travellers who want to combine beach time with city life. Make time for Las Canteras and for Vegueta, where squares, historic buildings and museums reveal the city’s past.
Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Canteras Beach
Make time for a beach break at Las Canteras. The beach is one of the city’s coastal attractions.
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Vegueta
Explore the neighbourhood from which Las Palmas developed. Historic architecture, restaurants and several city museums are gathered here.
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Santa Ana Cathedral and square
See the cathedral and town hall facing each other across Plaza de Santa Ana. The square is a natural stop on a walk through Vegueta.
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Casa de Colón
Casa de Colón is a museum in the former governor’s residence in Vegueta. Look out for the building’s balconies too.
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El Museo Canario
Include a stop at El Museo Canario in Vegueta. Combine it with a walk among the neighbourhood’s historic squares and buildings.
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Weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria month by month
Typical day and night temperatures, averaged over 2020–2024.
Typically 18–27 °C by day – good weather for exploring – in: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° |
| Night | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). The numbers describe the area around the city and can differ a little from the local weather station.
Travel advice and entry
Always check the official pages before you travel – rules and safety can change.
- Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice for Spain
- EU: Travel to Europe (EES and ETIAS)
- EU: Schengen visa – who needs one
- EU: 90/180-day short-stay calculator
Entry rules depend on your passport. Wayoop does not judge whether you may enter.
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