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Vegueta Old Town / Vegueta Canarian Village / Bodegon del Pueblo Canario A F The oldest quarter of the cosmopolitan city of Las Palmas has been de- Something like an open-air museum, this “village” complex designed by clared UNESCO World Heritage Site. Still is regarded to be the centre of the Néstor promotes the traditional life and crafts. city. Calle de Francisco González Díaz, 35005 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.10390, W15.41545 GPS: N28.12055, W15.42742 Phone: +34 928 242 985 Elder Museum of Science and Technology / Museo Elder de la B Ciencia y la Tecnología FEDAC Store / FEDAC Four storey museum full of playful exhibits that explain technical issues in G an amusing way. Adults enjoy this museum as well as the kids do. If you want to purchase local products, this is the best place. Govern- ment-sponsored, with fair prices to support the producers. Plaza Comandante Ramón Franco, 2, 35007 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.14002, W15.43042 Calle Domingo J Navarro, 1-13, 35002 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Phone: GPS: N28.10715, W15.41751 +34 828 011 828 Phone: +34 928 382 360

St. Ann Cathedral / Catedral de Santa Ana C San Telmo Park / Parque San Telmo The oldest church at the island built in a mixed yet impressive style. Its H south tower is the best place to see the city from above. Another pleasant park located right in the city centre. Lively place facili- tated with refreshment stalls and playgrounds. Plaza de Santa Ana, 12, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.10048, W15.41563 GPS: N28.10848, W15.41708 Phone: +34 928 24 3593 Calle Mayor de Triana D The main shopping avenue in Gran Canaria associating the most exclusive Columbus House / Casa de Colón shops. Showcase of the city with several architectural gems. I Beautiful ornamented building where, legend has it, Columbus stayed Calle Mayor de Triana, 35002 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain when he had his boat repaired. Exhibition of artefacts related to marine. GPS: N28.10619, W15.41584 Calle Colon, 1, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.10150, W15.41441 Las Canteras Beach / Playa de las Canteras Phone: E Beautiful sandy beach running right along the centre of Las Palmas. It is +34 928 312 373 protected by a natural reef, therefore the waves are mild.

Paseo de las Canteras, 68, 35010 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.13689, W15.43795

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Jacaba Casino Las Palmas J N Delicious Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Definitely a must go if you Best place to try your luck in Gran Canaria. Situated in hotel St. Catalina, want to savour outstanding paella or tapas. this is the most prestigious casino in the island.

Calle de Portugal, 24, 35010 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Calle Simon Bolivar, 3, 35007 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.13742, W15.43667 GPS: N28.13858, W15.42984 Phone: Phone: +34 928 261 298 +34 928 234 882

Covered Markets / Mercado El Corte Inglés K O Street markets that are stocked up with everything: from great variety of Spanish chain of rather upscale department stores. Here you can get local products and handicrafts to food and electronics. everything from household utensils to clothes and accessories.

Calle Valencia, 62-64, 35006 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Av de José Mesa y López, 18, 35007 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.13331, W15.43217 GPS: N28.13477, W15.43214 Phone: +34 928 263 000 Maspalomas Lighthouse / Faro de Maspalomas L The third highest lighthouse in Spain towers above Maspalomas. It used to Alfredo Kraus Auditorium / Auditorio Alfredo Kraus guide ships from Africa and America. The spectacular view is worth climb- P ing up. Extraordinary building constructed of volcanic rock – the building is a mas- terpiece itself. Take a guided tour or attend cultural events. Maspalomas, 35290 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain GPS: N27.73619, W15.59923 Calle del Industrial José Sánchez Peñate, 35010 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.12800, W15.44683 Botanical Garden of the Canaries / Jardín Botánico Canario M Phone: Viera y Clavijo +34 928 491770 Probably the largest botanical garden in the whole Spain. Beautiful layout with rich vegetation includes many rare species. The Canarian Museum / El Museo Canario Calle Palmeral, 15, 35017 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Q Historical and archaeological museum known for having the most exten- GPS: N28.06852, W15.45067 sive collection of Cro-Magnon skulls. Mind blowing for all history lovers. Phone: +34 928 354 613 Calle Doctor Verneau, 2, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.09964, W15.41521 Phone: +34 928 336 800

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Doramas Park / Parque Doramas Hipócrates R W A splendid park planted with rare dragos – extremely slow growing trees. Vegetarian restaurant conveniently located in a historical house just oppo- This shady, pleasant park is great for relaxing. site to the Columbus Museum. Generous portions.

Parque Doramas, 35005 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Calle Colon, 2-4, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.12196, W15.42743 GPS: N28.10162, W15.41410 Phone: +34 928 31 11 71 San Antonio Abad Church / Iglesia de San Antonio Abad S Legend has it, that Christopher Columbus used to pray in this tiny Ro- La Dolce Vita manesque church for the success of his sailing journey. X Stylish Italian restaurant tastefully decorated according to the Italian film Plaza San Antonio Abad, 1-4, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain atmosphere and posters. Fantastic home-made pasta. GPS: N28.10168, W15.41377 Calle Audiencia, 2-8, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.10146, W15.41321 Buenos Aires Grill Phone: T This restaurant is said to serve the best steaks in the city. Reasonably +34 928 310 463 priced for the outstanding quality of Argentinian meat.

Calle Tenerife, 35009 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Diocesan Museum of Religious Art / Museo Diocesano Y GPS: N28.14747, W15.42945 Accordingly located in a former seat of Inquisition, this museum is dedi- cated to devotional art and manuscripts.

Alcaravaneras Beach / Playa de las Alcaravaneras Calle del Espiritu Santo, 20, 35001 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain U Urban beach with placid and shallow water is the perfect place for various GPS: N28.10031, W15.41458 activities such as canoeing. Families with kids enjoy this beach too. Phone: +34 928 314 989 Calle de Castilla y León, 295, 35005 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain GPS: N28.12997, W15.42891 Natural Burger Z Spanish & vegetarian-friendly version of McDonald's. Selection of vegetar- Monopol Centre V ian burgers with tasty toppings and loads of vegetables. Entertainment complex adjacent to shopping mall: Cinema, bars, clubs and Av de José Mesa y López, 7, 35006 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain terraces that are animated throughout the whole night. GPS: N28.13453, W15.43045 Calle Lentini, 10, 35002 Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Phone: GPS: N28.10255, W15.41492 +34 928 297 867

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