Discover the Vibrant Beauty of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Dailos Jiménez Cabrera

17 Nov 2023

Embark on an 8-day adventure in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Explore museums, parks, beaches, and more in this vibrant city.

Trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Viator

Day 1

$13

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 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.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$ 10

Bronze sculpture of Triton by Manolo González standing 9 meters tall on a natural beach viewpoint.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Shaded urban park featuring a cafe in an ornate art nouveau kiosk & a playground with a pirate ship.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Landscaped park featuring fountains, waterfalls & native plants such as dragos, ficus & palm trees.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Centrally located city beach popular for sunbathing & various sand sports & recreation.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

Harborside market set beneath 19th-century wrought-iron arches, home to food stalls & tapas bars.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$ 7

Auditorium for arts events housed in a contemporary, fortress-like structure overlooking the beach.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Restored stone fortification hosting a permanent collection of 25 pieces by artist Martín Chirino.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Clothing optional beach with views of Las Palmas & waves suitable for surfing & bodyboarding.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$63

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Former sports stadium repurposed into a city park offering a playground, open spaces & a cafe.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Large urban green space featuring a lake with a waterfall, sports areas, play equipment & a cafe.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8

$13

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $111 In total

Activities & Food:$88

Transport:$23