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1. LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
Gran Canaria it’s the circle island, with contrasts and blond sand beaches. The island with
open doors and mix of cultures keeping the local traditions alive. It is a corner in the South
Atlantic where you will find anything you have ever desire to relax, have fun and enjoy the best
holydays.
Is the second largest island in population (380.000 inhabitants). As the whole archipelago is of
volcanic origin. Of it, 43% of the territory is protected and also has almost 60 kilometers of
coastline occupied by white sand beaches. With a conical profile its highest mountain, Pico del
Pozo de las Nieves (1949 meters).
It has two distinct areas: the northern slopes exposed to the trade winds, short ravines and more
humid than the south side, with a dry climate and large ravines that depart from the Summit or
Pico de las Nieves to the coast. Each area offers microclimates.
All this makes this island known as a "miniature continent". The average temperature during the
year it´s 21 degrees.
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ARRIVING AT LAS CANTERAS APARTMENTS
To get to know the area and the many options the island offers, we recommend to walk
towards the Parque Santa Catalina. There you will find the Casa del Turista (The Tourist House),
with plenty of information of places to visit, if you have special curiosities, hobbies…
Casa del Turista / Tourist House in Santa Catalina Park
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In the webpage of Gran Canaria (www.grancanaria.com ), the island is divided in 4 zones.
We found it really nice. So get online and take a look. If you have any questions, we will be
pleased to help.
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2. WHAT TO SEE IN GRAN CANARIA
We propose our vision of the best places to see in Gran Canaria a route designed to help you
enjoy the charms of the island. The island of Gran Canaria has roughly the shape of a pyramid
cone, whose highest point is located in the center of the island, Pico de las Nieves.
2.1. LAS PALMAS OLDTOWN
Gran Canaria it´s a city with cosmopolitan atmosphere and the beauty of the old town:
Vegueta and the main street of Triana.
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VEGUETA:
A visit to Vegueta is recommended to start in the Plaza de Santa Ana a few meters of the
founding camp, chosen by the conquerors as the first center of urbanization, still much of the
initial layout is preserved.
Catedral de Santa Ana (Santa Ana
Cathedral), with Gothic interior and
neoclassical exterior.
(http://bit.ly/1LAlbO3 )
Museo Casa de Colón (Colon
Museums´s), which commemorates
the city’s discoverer Christopher
Columbus on his voyage to America.
Plus gallery has valuable files and
collections Americanisms. It´s a large
building with large patios, wood
paneling looks and stone ornaments,
that reflect many aspects of island
architecture.
(www.casadecolon.com)
CAAM, Athlantic Center of Modern
Art. (www.caam.net)
El Museo Canario (the Canarian Museum), mainly dedicated to the Hispanic culture of the
Island which preserves and exhibits the most complete collection in the world of
cromañoides. (www.elmuseocanario.com )
A few meters away is the Plaza del Espíritu Santo, surrounded by several major Vegueta stone
mansions.
TRIANA
Looking from the banks of Vegueta , you can see the Plaza de Hurtado de Mendoza (populary
known as Las Ranas-The Frogs) is aligned with Municipal Library Building and the old Hotel
Monopol, become shopping center offering leisure facilities with cinemas, cafés and restaurants,
and, somewhat below the Teatro Pérez Galdós.
Also from Hurtado de Mendoza leaves the narrow Calle de La Peregrina, ( prelude to the
shopping street of Triana ) whose term begins Cano Street, which is the birthplace of Don Benito
Pérez Galdós , a museum dedicated to his memory and his work.
La Calle de Triana offers different samples of the historic architecture of the city, with
outstanding modernist facades. At the end of Triana Street, you its San Telmo Park, where comes
a Tourist Bus Tour to see the city from the top of a bus.
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Recommend Bar
- Las Lagunetas (cañas y tapas)
- La Azotea de Benito
- El Gabinete Literario
- La Flower Bar Restaurant
- La Fábrica del Teatro
Restaurants:
- Smile Cooking & Food (japo)
- Restaurante Grill 7
- Deliciosa Marta
- Coki Triana (Vegetarian)
LAS CANTERAS BEACH PROMENADE
Las Canteras is one of the most beautiful urban beaches in the country and the winner of the
Travellers Choice 2015 from Tripadvisor. The locals from Gran Canaria considers it a gift. It is a
large expense of golden sand lapped by the waters bounded La Barra, a reef in calm waves
without isolation of the open water. The avenue: walking the beach offers numerous terraces to
spend hours quietly . From any of them, watching the sea , is on the right Confital the foothills of
La Isleta, with ideal waves for surfing at any time of year. To the left can be seen in the distance ,
the coast
in the west end of Las Canteras the Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, building designed by architect Oscar
Tusquets and sculptor Juan Bordes integrates also the Palacio de Congresos de Canarias stands .
It is a splendid compendium of the universal culture of the city , as it brings together the major
social and cultural rights, such as the International Film Festival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
and the Music Festival of Canary events and multiple concerts of classical music and other styles.
The urban area includes the Auditorium Las Arenas Shopping Mall, original architecture, cinema
projection rooms, shops and restaurants for all tastes .
Restaurants:
- La Marinera, La Puntilla
(fresh fish)
- Los Cedros, libanes food
- La Cabaña Criolla
-Hamburgueseria 200
gramos (homemade
Burger)
Bars:
- El Mercado del Puerto
(cañas y tapas)
-La Taberna Cambullonera
(Puerto)
-El Apartamento (Mesa y
López)
-Mumbai Sunset (Cicer)
Plans/ Routes
-Walk Las Canteras
promenade from “La
Estatue del Atlántico” to el
Confital
-Friday ruta de conciertos
Playa Viva (Concierts
route)
**Find out more Bars & Restaurants: www.lpavisit.com/en/dine
** Find out more about Concerts & Events in Las Palmas: www.rutaplayaviva.com
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3. BEACHES
If the visitor comes in search of sun and beaches has reached the best of their destinations.
The wealth natural of Gran Canaria is varied and its beaches, most of golden sand is unique for its
attractions and its conditions. You can also avail all the services for a day of peace and with full
confidence in the quality of its waters. The island has 60 miles of beaches, from the impressive
Maspalomas 250 hectares of dunes by the sea to the west secluded coves as Güigüi or the lively
and cosmopolitan capital of Las Canteras beach. One to the other side of Gran Canaria, the
beaches can be enjoyed all year round by the climate of the island La Isla also has thirty nude
beaches .
The tourist area and where the largest number of hotels and apartments , as well as all kinds of
entertainment establishments are concentrated, is also the area where you can find the best
beaches from Tarajalillo Mogan , enjoying all year a dry climate and sunny. Here the effect of
trade winds is minimized because the mountains the clouds hold north , allowing the south of
Gran Canaria enjoy every day of the year of clear days.
In the North Island beach stands the capital , Las Canteras . In more than four miles of golden
sand , protected by a natural reef curious known as La Barra, residents and visitors intermingle .
From north to south the beaches around has developed an intensive activity related to the
maritime leisure . The excellent infrastructure allows visitors to choose between fishing, sailing,
diving or windsurfing . All with the full guarantee of being able to sleep any day of any year.
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4. SURF, WINDSURF & KITESURF
If you are coming to the Canaries looking for waves, here are some of the recommended
schools were you can either rent a board o contract some private lessons.
SURF WINDSURF
MOJOSURF School & SurfCamp
Teléfono: (+34) 659 225 500
www.mojosurf.es
LPWS Wind and Kite Teléfono: (+34) 928 121 025
www.lpwindsurf.com Pozo Izquierdo
3RJ Surf Academy
Teléfono: (+34) 928 491 142
www.surfk.com
SIROCO Kite School
Teléfono: (+34) 678 590 446
www.sirocokiteschool.com
GRAN CANARIA Surf School
Teléfono: (+34) 606 830 978
www.gcsurf.es
OCEAN SIDE & Quiksilver Surf
School
Teléfono: (+34) 928 220 437
www.grancanariasurf.es
**Find out more Nautical activities: www.grancanaria.com/patronato_turismo/50339.0.html
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We really like that our guests have a nice time, and that they are looking forward to come
back. We want to thank your trust on us in the first moment, offering you a 10% discount in your
next visit. (also transferable to a friend). Take a look at some others apartments in Las Canteras.
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