Las Palmas de Gran Canaria event weekends: what to do between sessions
The Canary Islands' biggest city: Las Canteras beach, the old Vegueta quarter and an island of dunes and mountains with spring weather all year.
Events we cover in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arriving
Gran Canaria airport (LPA) is 20 km south. Global bus 60 runs to the San Telmo and Santa Catalina stations in 30 minutes; taxis cost about 30 to 35 euros.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Santa Catalina | Apartments near the port and the beach. |
| Mid-range | Las Canteras beachfront | Hotels on the city beach. |
| Splurge | Meloneras and Maspalomas | Resorts in the south, 45 minutes away. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Concorde
- Mid-range: Hotel Cristina by Tigotan
- Splurge: Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Poema del Mar aquarium.
- Palmitos Park in the south.
Rainy-day backups
- Casa de Colón.
- Museo Canario.
Free things to do
- Las Canteras beach and promenade.
- Vegueta old town lanes.
Getting around
- Guaguas Municipales city buses run to the Gran Canaria stadium.
- Global buses connect the airport and the south.