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Things to see in Las Palmas (Spain): 49 places and when to go

Las Palmas is a city in Spain with around 378,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 49 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Hiking (10), History (8). The best known are Las Palmas Cathedral, Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 28.1, -15.43
Population
About 378,000
Places
49 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (14) · Hiking (10) · History (8) · Museums and art (7) · Wildlife (7) · Mountains (5)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
LPA Gran Canaria Island, 19 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Morro de la Agujereada, at 1,956 m.

What to see in Las Palmas

The places in and around Las Palmas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 25, by what you come to do:

When to go to Las Palmas

The best time to visit Las Palmas is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible10:24
  2. FebPossible11:02
  3. MarPossible11:48
  4. AprBest time12:41
  5. MayBest time13:24
  6. JunBest time13:46
  7. JulPossible13:37
  8. AugPossible13:00
  9. SepBest time12:09
  10. OctBest time11:19
  11. NovPossible10:35
  12. DecPossible10:14

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. In September, 49 of the 49 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Las Palmas

The nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, Gran Canaria Island), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Las Palmas?

The best known: Las Palmas Cathedral, Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo, Bandama Caldera, Playa de Las Canteras. In all, 49 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Las Palmas?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.

How do you get to Las Palmas?

The nearest main airport is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Las Palmas as the destination and these 49 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.