Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Located between Europe and Africa, Las Palmas extends along the northeastern coast of Gran Canaria with the natural harbor Puerto de la Luz.

The Spanish Crown established Las Palmas in 1478 through Juan Rejón, who initiated the construction of the first settlement in the Vegueta district.

The Santa Ana Cathedral, initiated in 1497, features Gothic, Renaissance, and Neoclassical architectural elements, standing as the main religious edifice in the Canary Islands.

The Las Canteras Beach extends for three kilometers along the city, protected by a natural volcanic reef that creates calm swimming conditions.

The Casa de Colón museum, located in the former governor's house, documents Christopher Columbus's visits during his voyages to the Americas in 1492.

Location: Las Palmas

Inception: 1833

Capital city: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Shares border with: Arucas, Santa Brígida, Telde, Teror

Address: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain 35001–35020 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Website: http://laspalmasgc.es

GPS coordinates: 28.12722,-15.43139

Latest update: July 25, 2025 08:10