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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands, Spain · Europe

About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Arucas, 24km from Roque Nublo.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a city located in Canary Islands, Spain. With a population of 383,516, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Canary time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to your route.

About Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The Diocese of Canarias or Diocese Canariense-Rubicense (Latin: Dioecesis Canariensis) is a Latin diocese of the Catholic Church located in the Canary Islands in the ecclesiastical province of Seville in Spain. The dioceses includes the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote (Oriental Province). However,

Read more it does not include the whole archipelago, since the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Cristóbal de La Laguna (or Tenerife or Nivariense) includes the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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What are the best things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria located?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located in Canary Islands, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 28.1018 latitude, -15.4157 longitude.

What is the population of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a population of approximately 383,516 people, making it a city in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
383,516
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Canary Islands
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Coordinates
28.1018, -15.4157

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Roque Nublo

A dramatic 80-meter volcanic basalt monolith standing as the iconic symbol of Gran Canaria's mountainous interior.

24 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Mirador del Balcón

Balcony platform hanging off the GC-200 above Gran Canaria's wild west coast, looking along the 'Dragon's Tail': a saw-tooth line of cliff ridges dropping a thousand metres into the Atlantic. Astonishing at sunset.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Dunes of Maspalomas

A miniature Sahara of golden sand dunes stretching along the southern tip of Gran Canaria beside the Atlantic Ocean.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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