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Holidays in Las Palmas
Las Palmas, the capital of Gran Canaria and located on the north-east coast of the island, is a busy working city sitting in between two bays with great sandy beaches. It’s a great choice for a taste of city life, whilst holidaying on the more commercial south coast of the island. Perfect for a shopping spree, the bustling streets of Las Palmas are full of small shops and department stores, where duty free bargains in all shape and form can be discovered. By night, Las Palmas really comes alive with a wide choice of vibrant bars, restaurants and clubs.
Holidays in Las Palmas – Two great city beaches
Las Palmas has two wonderful sandy beaches on its’ doorstep. Playa de las Canteras, the first tourist resort on Gran Canaria, has a stretch of golden sand and a wealth of hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. One of the main attractions here is the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, the cultural centre housing ten concert halls, and home to the Las Palmas Philharmonic Orchestra. Constructed by local architects and designers from natural stone, the building is considered an important piece of modern architecture, and a regular host for operas, concerts and international festivals. On the north side of the city is Playa de las Alcaravaneres, the second largest beach on Gran Canaria, stretching over 1000m along the coastline. Sitting beside Las Palmas harbour, Puerto de la Luz, Playa de las Alcaravaneres is the boating centre of Las Palmas, with the Varadero Sailing Club at one end of the beach, and the upmarket Royal Sailing Club, home to some luxurious yachts, on the other.
Holidays in Las Palmas – Vibrant city streets
The capital city of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas is rich in history and culture, and home to almost half a million inhabitants. Founded in the 15th century, the city was the departure point for Christopher Columbus, and the old historic quarter, the Vegueta district, is still home to some of the original well-preserved buildings. Las Palmas is an ideal city to explore, with many interesting architectural and cultural sites to visit, including palaces, churches and museums. The harbour, Puerto de La Luz is a bustling area with lots of hotels and apartments, andPlaza Santa the Catalina offers great open-air restaurants and a good choice of clubs.
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