Place to visit
Castillo de la Luz, Spain: what it is and when to go
Castillo de la Luz is a fortification in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Fortification in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union) · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Spain · Calle Juan Rejón, 35008
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- LPA Gran Canaria Island, 24 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00 "Last entrance 15 minutes before closing"; Su,PH 10:00-14:00 "Last entrance 15 minutes before closing"
- Website
- fundacionmartinchirino.org
- Coordinates
- 28.14865, -15.4248
What it is and where
Castillo de la Luz is a fortification in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Las Palmas, where this site lists 49 more places to see, 5.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.14865, -15.4248; the nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, Gran Canaria Island), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Castillo de la Luz is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:24
- FebPossible11:02
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:24
- JunBest time13:47
- JulPossible13:37
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:18
- NovPossible10:34
- DecPossible10:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Museums and art | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Castillo de la Luz has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Poema del MarPublic aquarium on Gran Canaria561 m
- Parque de Santa CatalinaPark in Spain1.0 km
- El Azul Gran Canaria Dive CenterDive site1.5 km
- El ConfitalBeach in Spain1.6 km
- Playa de Las CanterasBeach of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castillo de la Luz?
It is a fortification in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain (European Union). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Castillo de la Luz?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 13.
How do you get to Castillo de la Luz?
The nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 24 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Poema del Mar, Parque de Santa Catalina, El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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