Top Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Top Restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
What to do and see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain including Casa de Colon, Caldera de Bandama, Playa de Las Canteras, Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia, Jardin Botanico Viera & Clavijo, Calle Triana, Auditorio Alfredo Kraus, Roque Nublo, Vegueta, Poema del Mar.
Restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
1. Casa de Colon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,841 reviews
Christopher Columbus' house is now a history museum, displaying several of his belongings, including his drawings, journals and a portrait.
Reviewed By VacaCouple2014 - New York City, United States
For history buffs this is a must see. The travels of the Nina,Pinta, and Santa Maria are all on display with replicas of the boats and a life-size replica of a cabin so you can imagine what it was like to travel back then and explore new worlds. Fascinating history with photos, provision lists, artifacts and more
2. Caldera de Bandama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,091 reviews
Reviewed By Roadboy - London, United Kingdom
A highlight of our stay in Gran Canaria (where much of the landscape closer to the coast is, to be honest, ugly and ravaged); the 3.5km walk worked very well going clockwise, so ignore the sign to the Caldera itself (see warning in previous review) and follow the road toward Pico Bandama. Great views, and good exercise on the ups and downs. Important WARNING if coming by hourly bus 311 from Las Palmas: we (and a dozen or so other tourists) should have ignored the driver mischievously calling out 'Bandama'; unfortunately, we all got out at the village of Bandama, rather than the Caldera, and had 2km of road walk uphill to get to the start of the ridge walk. I suspect the local passengers on board have a good laugh about tourists' stupidity once the bus carries on to the Caldera without us.
3. Playa de Las Canteras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,873 reviews
Reviewed By deltaman0_0 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Our second visit in December 2018 and now in January 2020, We have had wonderful weather on both visits, Great walk along the wonderful 3.5 km promenade a great clean beach with facilities for the disabled to enjoy the beach, excellent restaurants and cafés Don't miss out on this amazing place.
4. Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 697 reviews
Reviewed By 912RichardB
Visited on a day when the weather forecast was rainy without high expectations but was amazed by the diversity and quality of the interactive displays. These were as good if not better than I have seen in many big cities with a bonus of there not being big crowds so you have a go at most things without queuing. There were lots of hands on large scale classic physics apparatus plus some thrilling virtual reality experiences. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly with many speaking English. Most of the exhibits had English language descriptions. The top floor had interesting displays from the local university about their research particularly in relation to the marine environment and broader environmental issues. Overall excellent value for money
5. Jardin Botanico Viera & Clavijo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
This unique garden erected on the side of a ravine has examples of every kind of vegetation found on the Canaries.
Reviewed By Joel43_12 - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Short bus ride from Las Palmas, the driver told us where to get off. We entered via the upper (free) entrance and made our way down steep paths towards the lower entrance. there is an amazing variety of plants, trees (including numerous Dragon trees) and cacti (over a third of the world's known cacti). The gardens are well maintained with clean toilets, a restaurant near the upper entrance and were peaceful, not many visitors in February. We would certainly go back if we visited Gran Canaria again.
6. Calle Triana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,704 reviews
Street with upscale shopping
Reviewed By 154rox - Stamford, United States
Anything you want is probably here, there are many restaurants along the way and no cars so walking is easy and leisurely. Lots of local shops. Try cafe SOL for coffee. Nice service and presentation and a good energy boost along the way. Very fair prices.
7. Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By MelvynE569 - Godalming, United Kingdom
THis is my favourite concert hall among all those I have visited - which include Carneigie, Royal Festival, Albert, Vienna Musikverein, Concertgebouw, Geneva Victoria Hall, Valencia. No bad seats. Great acoustic. Excellent seat prices and reductions for retired people. Superb classical concerts from a first rate local orchestra as well as a magnificent festival attracting international stars such as Lang Lang, Murray Perahia, Juan Diego Florez etc. And you can walk to it along the beach! The crowning glory of a magnificent island. (Look at Teatro Perez Galdos as well....) Of course, the place is about CONCERTS (they also do pop and jazz) but if your visit is too short a guided tour is worthwhile, interesting and well done. Of course, you have to have an interest in such things or an open mind, but the guides make it all very accessible and pleasant.
8. Roque Nublo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,979 reviews
Reviewed By cmariearo - Venice, Italy
We came here as part of a tour, so did not have to drive and park ourselves which was a bonus. We also benefitted from their expert knowledge to take warm clothes (but layer!), good shoes, water and we were given hiking sticks too, which really helped in some places. It was good to go early too, before it heated up, though it's often windy and therefore cool at the top. It's a pretty full on climb up - we definitely needed water stops - but so worth it up there.
9. Vegueta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,587 reviews
Reviewed By xqwiszianne
Across the road from the commercial shopping area of Las Palmas, this compact town is full of historical buildings with beautiful architectures - Casa de Colon mansion, Santa Ana cathedral, town hall, museums and galleries. Meander around the cobbles streets then take a moment to absorb and enjoy the atmosphere in one of the plenty outdoor terraces.
10. Poema del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 762 reviews
Reviewed By Ladyyy2013 - Grantham, United Kingdom
It’s not cheap but it takes 2 hours to do it all. There is parking at the shopping centre next door. The setting creates an atmosphere in which the fish can be enjoyed and there are lots of very large tanks full of interest which can also be simply enjoyed as there is lots of seating. This is my favourite aquarium anywhere.
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