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Gran Canaria is one of Spain's Canary Islands, lying
off northwestern Africa. Due to its weather,
beaches, festivities and duty-free shopping, it
receives 4 million tourists a year.
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Port de Plaisance marina is the heart of the capital city of Las
Palmas.
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The Muelle is the area surrounding the harbour. It has
entertainment spaces and a modern 5-storey shopping mall where
we got this view of the city.
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Las Palmas has many scenic viewpoints from which to see the
city, its port and the Atlantic. Christopher Columbus set sail
from here for what he thought was the Orient.
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Doramas Park is a haven in the middle of the city with a lake
and landscaped gardens featuring native plants such as dragos,
ficus and palm trees. |
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Elegant historical homes surround Piazza Santa Ana, the heart of
the old town of Vegueta. |
During our visit, the participants in the massive Carnival
parade were preparing their floats.
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Thousands of revellers from all over Europe were dressed in
costume to celebrate Carnaval.
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The main street of Calle Triana, marked with the Espiral del
Viento, is lined with shops and restaurants and is the hub
of the city. |
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The cathedral
of Santa Ana, dating to 1500, anchors Vegueta. Behind it rise
the colorful barrios of San Nicolas and San Juan.
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The interior of
the cathedral is noteworthy for its vaulted ceiling and pillars
in the shape of palm trees.
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Mary Sanchez |
Juan Negrin
Lopez |
The Canarias
dogs
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Characteristic bronze statues throughout Las Palmas celebrate
beloved people and animals.
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The attractive
Museum of Modern Art has free admission to view works of fresh
new artists such as Claudia Casarino and Paco Sanchez.
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Auditorio
Alfredo Kraus hosts the International Film Festival and Music
Festival, the symphony orchestra and a variety of exhibitions,
congresses and conventions. |
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Playa de las Canteras, a 3-kilometer long stretch of beach
protected by a coral barrier, is loved by European
holiday-makers.
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Las Canteras Beach hosts sand sculpture competitions.
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