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8 Days in Las Palmas: Sun, Sand, and Adventure!

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21 Nov 2023

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Join me on an epic 8-day journey to Las Palmas, where we'll discover stunning beaches, immerse ourselves in local culture, and explore fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the beautiful Canary Islands!

Trip to Las Palmas

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Santa Catalina Delights

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$34

Apartamentos Santa Catalina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

1 - 2 min

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Parque de Santa Catalina

Bustling seafront park packed with cafes, plus a kids' area, science museum & cultural center.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Elder Museum of Science and Technology

Science museum with hands-on displays including replica space station, plus 3D cinema & planetarium.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Day 2Underwater Wonders and Royal Charm

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$56

Del Real

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

10 - 15 min

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Poema del Mar Aquarium

Large aquarium offering colorful fish of all sizes & other sea animals, plus a restaurant & events.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Day 3Coffee and Beach Bliss

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$10

Café Regina

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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Las Canteras Beach

Colorful wooden boats dot the golden sands of this famous beach, a popular place for snorkeling.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Art, History, and Monumental Beauty

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$20

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$ 4

Moka

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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Centro de Arte La Regenta

Airy contemporary-art museum in a former tobacco factory offering workshops & events.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Monumento Atis Tirma

Large fountain with stones & 4 bronze statues depicting the conquest of Gran Canaria.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Culinary Delights and Gothic Grandeur

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$33

Antico Caffe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias

Gothic cathedral building located on a scenic plaza & containing many notable religious artworks.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Day 6Coffee Culture and Historical Gems

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$48

Caffe Delle Rose

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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Perez Galdos House Museum

Spanish realist author, Benito Pérez Galdós, used to live & work in this house, now a museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Casa de Colón

Ornate former governor's house, visited by Columbus, housing a museum on his voyages & ship life.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Gastronomic Delights and Ancient Treasures

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$29

Restaurante Audiencia

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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Museo Canario

Museum with artifacts & exhibits related to the prehistory & indigenous people of Gran Canaria.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

Day 8Beans, Art, and Botanical Beauty

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$37

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$ 4

Cool Beans

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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CAAM - Atlantic Center of Modern Art

3-story museum in restored 18th-century house, with contemporary exhibits by international artists.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo

Botanical garden with 500 plant species native to the Canaries, including trees, cacti & succulents.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$266

Transport:$7