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Las Palmas is located in the north of the third biggest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria and is the capital of island.

Las Palmas is not only the business centre of Gran Canaria with the busy port of Puerto de la Luz but also a tourist centre.

Las Palams has the sandy beaches of Las Canteras and Las Alcaravaneras.

Like all of the canary islands Gran Canaria has a wonderful warm climate with 18 - 22°C winter temperatures, with it even hotter during the summer months.

The south of Grand Canaria is the main tourist area with water and theme parks, shopping malls, every type of restaurant, bars, disco's and the main nightlife along with many beautiful beaches.

Cheap flights and cheap holidays are available to Gran Canaria all year round for many UK and European airports.

Region - Gran Canaria, Canary Islands.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Roman Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Las Palmas.
Time Difference - GMT.
Flight Time UK - About 4 hours.
Las Palmas Airport - LPA ( Las Palmas).
Distance from Las Palmas Airport - 11 miles.
Taxi Fare from Las Palmas Airport - About €30 (£20.69).

Driving in Spain - In Las Palmas they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required.
Electricity in Spain - In Las Palmas it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Las Palmas Public Phones - Las Palmas International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Las Palmas Mobile Phones - All major networks in Las Palmas.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Las Palmas emergency number is 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Las Palmas Health Risks - None.
Las Palmas Safety & Security - None.

Shop Opening Times in Las Palmas - Las Palmas Banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Las Palmas Shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. LAs Palmas Department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Las Palmas - Las Palmas Public Holidays for 2007 are - Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Las Palmas Accommodation - Accommodation in Las Palmas is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Las Palmas Hotels are classified from one to five-star. Hostels/pensions in Las Palmas are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Las Palmas includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies and villas.

Eating Out in Las Palmas - In Las Palmas there are a number of good quality restaurants. There is a wide variety of good dinning available in Las Palmas from local speciality restaurants to more international cuisine. The prices are not too diferent to what you would pay in England for the equivelant meal, but there are the full range of budget establishments updwards. The many resaturants in Las Palmas offer a wide varety of cuisine. There are a number of good fish restaurants in Las Palmas. .

Food in Spain - In Las Palmas, Grand Canaria seafood forms a major part of the cuisine of the Canary Islands along with number of local dishes. These include 'Gofio amasdo' (a bread substitute) and 'Papas Arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes). In the Las Palmas and the major tourist resorts of Grand Canaria many restaurants serve 'International' dishes, fast food is generally available along with 'British Pubs'!.

Tipping in Las Palmas - In Las Palmas service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Las Palmas restaurants often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Las Palmas Standard of Living - In Las Palmas a bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

What to do in Las Palmas - In Las Palmas, Grand Canaria there are an aray of sporting activities to enjoy away from the relaxation of the beach. Las Palmas offers Golf, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Air Sports and not least water sports to include Sailing, Windsurfing, Bodyboarding and Scuba Diving.

Where to Visit in Las Palmas - Las Palmas is the urban heartbeat of the islands and its grubby streets ring to the sound of cash registers and industry by day, and at night pulsate to the beat of booming discos and wild partying. Over-crowded, loud, and noisy, Las Palmas may not be your idea of an idyllic holiday paradise, but it is exciting and stimulating in the extreme. Maspalomas is one reason to visit Gran Canaries, Maspalomas is renowned worldwide for its rolling sand dunes, and offers the best beaches in all the islands. Arucas - This charming mountain town nestling on a sleeping volcano is a quiet retreat from the frantic hordes of oiled sun-tanning tourists on the beaches below. The stunning neo-Gothic church overlooking beautiful gardens, was built by local stonemasons and artisans between 1909 and 1977, and is a magnificent reason to visit the little town. .

Local Festivals in Las Palmas - What's on in Las Palmas January 5th Cabalgata de los Reyes (Procession of the three Holy Kings): This is one of the most popular traditions related to Christmas time, the children receiving their Christmas presents on this day. On the eve of Epiphany, the Three Holy Kings parade on horses – sometimes even on camels – through the streets of Las Palmas accompanied by allegoric cars, especially dedicated to the children throwing sweets to the crowds. January – March Festival de Música de Canarias: Classic music concerts with international orchestras and soloists take place throughout the Canary Islands, Including Las Palmas, Grand Canaria. February Festival de Opera: This is an international opera festival, in which most of the Canary Islands participate, but it is hosted principally in Las Palmas’ Teatro Pérez Daldós. February/March Carnival in Las Palmas: The days vary a bit from year to year, but the main celebrations usually take place in February/March. It all starts about nine weeks before Easter with the ‘Sheet Party’, where participants are often dressed with not much more than a sheet. Then follows the competition for the election of the Carnival Queen, who is chosen in a big gala ceremony, one of the highlights of the carnival celebrations, and the election of the Children’s Queen. All big carnival events and parties concentrate around a large open-air stage in the Santa Catalina Park. During nearly three weeks before the climax celebrations of the final carnival weekend – before Ash Wednesday – Las Palmas is one big party with Latin American music, brass bands, clowns, magicians, acrobats, fireworks and the noisy and colourful fancy-dress parades. The last Friday before Shrove Tuesday, when the Carnival Drag Queen is chosen, is the wildest night of all. The exuberant grand parade, led by the lavishly decorated float of the Carnival Queen, takes place on the following day. It starts in La Isleta und continues for several hours on a set itinerary through the city to the big stage at Santa Catalina Park, ending at midnight with a big fancy-dress party, where everybody joins in. The Children’s Carnival is dominating the action on Sunday, while on Monday the ‘burial celebrations’, marking the end of the carnival and the beginning of Lent, start with a mock funeral procession featuring a huge papier-mâché sardine being carried through the streets of the city. Finally, everything ends on Shrove Tuesday, when the ‘Burial of the Sardine’ takes place at the beach of Playa de las Canteras, accompanied by bonfires and fireworks. Apart from the inhabitants of the city of Las Palmas and many ‘Canarios’ from other parts of the island, also thousands of tourists are attracted to these much fun and entertainment generating carnival celebrations each year. June Festival Internacional de Música Popular: This is a folk music and dance festival with international flavour, where both local and visiting groups are performing. June 24th San Juan (St. John’s Day): This day commemorates the foundation of the city of Las Palmas with pagan and Christian rituals and a big party. Bonfires are lit on the beaches on the night of June 24th, the high point of a week of concerts, theatre, dance and sports events. July Festival Internacional Canarias Jazz & Mas Heineken: This festival takes place during three weeks in July on all Canary Islands – on Gran Canaria it is staged in Las Palmas – and includes jazz concerts by international musicians. July 16th Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Carmen: This fiesta is held in July, when the Puerto de la Luz harbour, the fishermen and the residents of the district of La Isleta honour their Patron Saint. This great devotion to the Virgin of Carmen attracts each year the biggest crowds ever seen at a procession. On this maritime procession the figure of the Virgin is carried on shoulders from the parish church on board of a boat for her annual trip along the coast off the bay of Las Palmas. One of the elements that deserve special mentioning, are the carpets of fresh flowers in the streets, many of the local residents participating in making them for this special the occasion. October 6th Fiesta de la Naval: Taking place in La Isleta district, this event, which is celebrated with a maritime procession, impressive flower decorations and fireworks, commemorates the victory of the island over the attacks of the British admirals Sir Francis Drake and John Hawkins in October 1595. Mid-October Romeria de Nuestra Señora de la Luz (Pilgrimage in honour of Our Lady of the Light): This feast is celebrated with a procession of decorated boats at sea to honour the Virgin. October/November Festival Internacional de Cine de Las Palmas (International Film Festival of Las Palmas): Gran Canaria’s film festival attracts many international movie stars. November Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC): Taking place on the last Sunday in November, this famous rally for yachts, departing from Las Palmas to the Caribbean, attracts many international participants. .

Las Palmas Climate - Las Palmas has fantastic holiday weather all of the year round with only 6°C temperature difference between summer and winter. There is very little rain during the summer and not a great deal during the winter.

Las Palmas Position - Lat: 27 56N, Long: 015 23W, Elevation: 25m.

Tourist Information on Las Palmas
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