Discover Southern Europe | A weekend in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Vegueta. Photo: Unsplash
Ermita de San Antonio, Vegueta. Photo: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Sunday: Inlandwards After a great day spent on the beach, immerse yourself in some more Canary culture by visiting the city centre. The best place to start is in Parque Doramas, where you will be welcomed by the Atis Tirma, a monument that represents the resistance of the aboriginals against the European conquerors. Follow the beautiful gardens to transport yourself to the Belle Epoque by admiring many great examples of Canarian modernist architecture such as the hotel Santa Catalina or the Pueblo Canario. At noon, you can enjoy a show of folk music and dance, followed by some shopping for handcrafted souvenirs and, of course, traditional Canary food at a tavern! Carry on by foot towards Triana, a high street full of life and colourful buildings, for even more examples of Canarian Modernism. Go off the main street and follow the stone pavements to find little boutiques and cosy restaurants.
Pueblo Canario. Photo: Hello Canary Islands
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After a good lunch, keep walking towards the old part of town, Vegueta, the 15thcentury settlement that is the birthplace