Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Spain · Canary IslandsES
Municipality in Canary Islands, Spain
Las Palmas, officially Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands in Spain. With a population of 383,516 as of 2024, it is the ninth-largest city in Spain. It is also the fifth-most populous urban area in Spain and, depending on sources, ninth or tenth most populous metropolitan area in Spain.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 381,868
- Coordinates
- 28.100, -15.413
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Set in Canary Islands, Spain, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a sizeable city. Around 381,868 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Water Sports in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
(3)Water Sports in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria covers Diving, Scuba Diving and Windsurfing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Culture in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
(1)Our data lists Docks as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Atlantic/Canary.
Similar destinations
Places near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria known for?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Canary Islands, Spain, is best known for water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 381,868 residents.
- What can you do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Recorded activities in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria include Diving, Scuba Diving, Windsurfing and Docks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria located?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located in Canary Islands, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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