Las Palmas

Las Palmas tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Las Palmas is the capital city on the island of Gran Canaria, focused around the vibrant district of Vegueta. This popular holidaymakers destination boasts the sweeping beaches of Playa de Las Canteras and Playa de Las Alcaravaneras, many excellent hotels, restaurants and shopping districts are to be found here as well. Las Palmas welcomes many of tourists all through the year, due to it’s constant pleasant temperature, nice beaches and good facilities it has become a major tourist hub.

Attractions in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)

All along the coastline of Gran Canaria there are laid-back towns and picturesque villages to suit all tastes.

Puerto de Mógan is a lovely quiet village and excellent for relaxation and having a romantic stroll. The atmosphere is really unique and a rewarding experience.

Head for the San Bartolomé de Tirajana district if you would like to experience the glitz and thriving ‘day & night’ life.

The main Golden beaches are to be found on the south-eastern side of the island. Playa del Ingles and Perto Rico are remarkable if you’re seeking for fun while the barren dunes of Maspalomas are interesting.

Gran Canaria’s coast line offers some excellent trips by hire car. The whole island is easily explored by hire car and great for making day trips. Click here for Las Palmas car hire.

Hotels in Las Palmas

The greatest variety of hotels on Gran Canaria are to be found in the capital city of Las Palmas. Hotels and resorts in Las Palmas offer all the facilities you need for having an unforgettable holiday on the island. Pre book Las Palmas hotels on-line here. Be sure to secure your room.

Las Palmas and Gran Canaria hotels usually provide attractive discounted hotel rates when booked on-line in advance. The major hotels on the island operate on-line reservation services.

Airport and car hire in Las Palmas

18 Kilometres south of Las Palmas the International Airport is to be found handling daily flights to locations all over Europe and beyond, and it is estimated that six million travelers enter the airport per year. The airport has a three floor terminal. The ground floor handles arrivals and the first floor handles departures. Arrivals and Departures halls are subdivided into three areas. Facilities are brilliant, and include a full service bank on the ground floor. A business conference locality is situated in the corridor connecting the international and EU check-in halls. There are coffee shops, bars and fast-food stalls on both the Arrivals Departures floors. Shops at the airport include a duty-free shop and a wide range of shops selling a variety of products.

Taxis are available from outside the terminal building, and regular buses run between the airport and the capital, as well as to other destinations on the island.

Due to its compacts size the island can best be explored by hire car. Car hire is available at the airport as well in Las Palmas. Some of the reputed car rental companies have their depot in Las Palmas. For economic car hire rates it is best to reserve a hire car in Las Palmas.

The Gran Canaria International Airport has airport parking facilities containing almost 2000 parking spaces for both long- and short-term car parking. Booking Gran Canaria airport parking is secure and safe and cheaper.