Your flight to Gran Canaria takes you to a cosmopolitan and vibrant island, settled by the Spanish in the 15th century. Take in Vegueta’s colonial-style buildings and Casa de Colón, where Columbus reputedly stayed in Las Palmas, and the bustle of Santa Catalina’s main square.
Step back in time at the Museo Canario to discover the Canaries’ earliest occupants, los guanches, what they ate and how they buried their dead. Discover the living culture of Las Palmas with a stroll through pedestrianised Triana.
Find a city retreat in San Telmo Park with a picnic amongst the palm trees or enjoy the surf and golden sands of Playa de las Canteras. Or take in Las Palmas’ folkloric dancing and architecture of the Pueblo Canario.
Locals in Las Palmas can’t live without their mojo sauces (spicy or green) and gofio (flour). Dine on sancocho (saltfish and potato stew) and finish with bienmesabe (a ground almond and honey sweet). Top it off with local Las Palmas wines from Monte, guindilla (cherry liqueur) or mejunje (honey, rum and lemon).
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