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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Spain·🌊 Coastal

On Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic off northwestern Africa, Las Palmas is the largest city of the Canaries with the golden Las Canteras city beach and the historic Vegueta quarter. The cosmopolitan port city offers year-round spring-like climate.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–November: up to 27°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

In July–October, water temperatures reach a pleasant 24°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: May — a pleasant 22°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 21°C.

Max. temperature
21°
Jan
21°
Feb
21°
Mar
22°
Apr
22°
May
24°
Jun
26°
Jul
27°
Aug
25°
Sep
26°
Oct
24°
Nov
22°
Dec
Water temperature
21°
Jan
20°
Feb
20°
Mar
21°
Apr
21°
May
23°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
24°
Sep
24°
Oct
23°
Nov
22°
Dec
Sunshine hours
9h
Jan
10h
Feb
11h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
10h
Sep
10h
Oct
9h
Nov
9h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
8d
Feb
10d
Mar
7d
Apr
6d
May
8d
Jun
4d
Jul
3d
Aug
8d
Sep
7d
Oct
7d
Nov
9d
Dec

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a Vacation Destination

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, October with temperatures up to 27°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October with water temperatures up to 24°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
ES