Las Palmas

The province encompasses the eastern islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote, covering 4,066 square kilometers of volcanic landscapes in the Atlantic Ocean.

The province emerged in 1927 when the Canary Islands region split into two administrative territories, with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria selected as the capital.

The provincial museums preserve artifacts from the Guanches, the original inhabitants who developed their civilization on these Atlantic islands before Spanish colonization.

The province maintains connections through multiple ports and three international airports, serving more than 1 million residents across its constituent islands.

The territory includes Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote, where restaurant chefs cook meals using natural heat from volcanic vents reaching 400 degrees Celsius.

Location: Canary Islands

Inception: 1927

Capital city: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

GPS coordinates: 28.33333,-14.33333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59