Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Experience

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is **a special city on a special island** It’s a major European city, despite being much closer to Africa than it is to continental Europe. It’s the capital of **a holiday island** but is also packed full of **history and culture**. And it has one of the world’s best climates. \ \ With City Sightseeing, you’ll be able to discover some of the secrets of the city and learn about it’s **fascinating history** and its **vibrant present**. So just hop on our open-top bus and head for some of the city’s highlights, like the **Vegueta**. This is part of the city’s historic centre and a potential future UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the island’s Spanish conquerors in 1478, its atmospheric streets have many tales to tell. Join the **Vegueta Walking Tour** that’s included in your ticket to hear the best of them. \ \ Don’t know where to go next? Why not hop off at the **Pueblo Canario**, a neighbourhood which is practically a **living museum** of local architecture. Also, make sure you don’t miss the included visit to the **Museo Canario**, which tells the story of the islands before the Spanish arrived, from prehistory onwards. \ \ And you can’t come to Las Palmas without going to the beach, so hop off at **Playa de las Canteras**. This **incredible expanse of golden sand** is the perfect place to come to catch some rays and did your toes in the water. There can’t be many better beaches than this right in the heart of a city! There are stops to hop on and off all over the city and so much to discover. What are you waiting for?