Las Palmas Holidays
Travel Agent's View
Located on the north east of the island, Las Palmas Gran Canaria is the capital city which has so much to offer visitors of all ages. The busy city offers an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants, as well as many museums, botanical gardens, galleries and stunning cathedrals for visitors to explore.
There is plenty of hotels and holiday apartments to choose from, from 2 star B&B's to 5 star luxury hotels, all budgets are catered for.
For those who wish to relax and catch a few rays, there are four lovely beaches here, Playa de las Canteras was actually the first tourist resort on the island and offers a long stretch of sandy beach with many shops, bars and restaurants along the promenade. Playa de las Alcaravaneres has two sailing clubs and the waters off the beaches of Playa de San Cristobal and Playa de la Laja offer perfect conditions for surfing.
The city also boasts many fantastic festivals and carnivals which are not to be missed when visiting here, the main one is Fiesta de San Juan, held on the 24th of June to celebrate the day the city was founded which also coincides with summer solstice. Fire-works, music and dancing all add to the wonderful party atmosphere.
Las Palmas is located approx 20 km from the airport.
Insider's View
Over the last couple of decades Las Palmas has become seriously under-rated as a holiday destination. Of course, there are areas where you wouldn't want to send your worst enemy on a stroll round, but then all big ports have that in common. Gran Canaria's capital often gets overlooked in favour of the beach, the blue skies and sea views of the south. Yes, they are beautiful, but Las Palmas is really something else.I love the old quarter around Triana and Veguetta because the atmosphere is so completely different to anything you'll experience in the resort areas. It's much more civilised and with that old world feel to it which the specially created holiday places just haven't got. What I like best is the proper architecture. It makes a nice change from seeing white squares all the time.
The city's also been blessed with one of the best beaches on the island, Las Canteras. The whole area is vaguely reminiscent of a British sea-side town right down to the weather, but without the fish and chips. The one thing the city lacks is the permanent sun of the south. It's still warm, but can often be cloudy and overcast.
If you're worried about getting lost in the city try the Smartour. It's an amazing new device which you can hire for a day from the main bus station in San Telmo. The gadget, a bit like a photographic, talking guide book, has its own built in GPS system which tells you exactly where you are and gives you the cultural information about the spot you're standing in all at the same time. At the moment it only covers the Veguetta and Triana areas, but it's still worth the fifteen Euros fee and not at all like a tour guide, when you're fed-up with listening to it, you can switch it off!
One thing I make sure I don't miss is the annual handicraft fair held in San Telmo just after Christmas. Everything on sale is made by local craftsmen from around the seven islands. The variety and quality of the goods on the stalls is unbelievable and for some strange reason isn't available in the majority of normal souvenir shops.
In some parts the city can be daunting. The rows and rows of dull-coloured tower blocks do nothing to lighten the landscape of the outskirts and put a lot of people off, but the council are trying hard to change the city's image. In fact it's the only place I know where they've painted a slum and then sold the photos as picture postcards. Don't go home without one!
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Las Palmas Hotels
Ac Gran Canaria Hotel
This modern hotel offers comfortable accommodation in a central location which makes it perfect for those wanting to be close
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Astoria Hotel
The Astoria Hotel is one of the most central hotels in Las Palmas which makes it a great choice for
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Atlanta Hotel
The great service and fantastic location of the Atlanta Hotel make it a popular choice.
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Blanca Paloma Hotel
A small friendly hotel in a central location with lots to do both on and off site. Ideal for
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Brisamar Canteras Hotel
Guests can relax and enjoy the views of the sea from the sun terraces.
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Cantur Hotel
A great choice for families and couples who are looking for a comfortable base which is close to local attractions.
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Catalina Park Apartments
The ideal choice for couples and families who want to be close to the beach.
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Colon Playa Hotel
The top floor of the hotel offers some fantastic views of the beach and surrounding area.
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Concorde Hotel
The Concorde Hotel provides great facilities together with a really good location which makes it a popular choice.
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Dunas Canteras Hotel
The Dunas Canteras Hotel offers fantastic views of the volcanic Mount Teide and the neighbouring island of Tenerife.
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Eurostars Las Canteras Hotel
A warm and friendly beach hotel in a good location for those wanting to explore the local area. Perfect
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Fataga Hotel
The central location makes the Fataga Hotel ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
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Faycan Hotel
There are not many facilities at the hotel but it is close to the beach and city centre.
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Igramar Canteras Hotel
The combination of comfortable accommodation and central location make the Igramar Canteras Hotel the ideal choice.
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Luz Playa Hotel
The location of the Luz Playa Hotel makes it the ideal base whilst exploring the area and all of it's
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Melia Las Palmas Hotel
The Melia Las Palmas Hotel enjoys the ideal location and offers comfortable accommodation.
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Miami Hotel
The hotel is the ideal base for budget accommodation which is close to the beach and resort centre.
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Nh Imperial Playa Hotel
This beachfront hotel offers modern and comfortable accommodation to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
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Nh Playa Canteras Hotel
The hotel is ideally for those who wish to be close to the beach and local attractions.
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Parque Hotel
This stylish hotel offers comfortable accommodation together with a central location.
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Pujol Hotel
This family run hotel offers comfortable accommodation together with a friendly atmosphere.
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Reina Isabel Hotel
This modern beach front hotel is said to be one of the best in Gran Canaria.
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Sansofe Palace Hotel
The hotel offers a good range of amenities together with comfortable accommodation.
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Santa Catalina Hotel
The Santa Catalina Hotel has everything you need from a relaxing day at the spa to a late night at
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Tejeda Hotel
Although facilities are limited at the Tejeda Hotel, there is plenty to do in the surrounding area.
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Tinoca Hotel
The apartments offer a central location, comfortable accommodation and a friendly atmosphere.
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Tryp Iberia Hotel
The Tryp Iberia Hotel is a friendly, well maintained hotel that offers great views over the sea.
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Verol Hotel
There are not many facilities at the hotel but there is a gym and a spa centre close to the
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