Most Tourists Miss This in Gran Canaria! | Inside Las Palmas' Best Gems | Las Palmas Travel Guide

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of Spain's most underrated cities — and most visitors never even give it a chance. This Las Palmas Gran Canaria travel guide takes you inside the city that gets skipped for the southern resorts, and what we found completely surprised us. From the cobblestone streets of Vegueta — the oldest neighborhood in the Canary Islands — to buzzing local markets and hidden food spots that never make the tourist lists, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria rewards the curious traveler. World-class Canarian food, colonial architecture, a legendary city beach, and a creative energy that feels more like Barcelona than a beach resort. In this Gran Canaria travel guide, we walk you through the best things to do in Las Palmas — the landmarks, the local plates you can't leave without trying, and the neighborhoods that truly define this city's soul. We explore Vegueta's Cathedral of Santa Ana, wander the charming shopping streets of Triana, discover the hidden gems most tourists never find, and step inside the Casa de Colón — the historic Columbus House where Christopher Columbus himself once stayed. Gran Canaria has been on travelers' radars for decades — but Las Palmas itself? Most people rush straight to the southern resorts and miss it entirely. Don't make that mistake. Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Triana and Vegueta Neighborhoods in Las Palmas 03:20 Columbus House (Casa de Colón ) 05:45 Delicious Tapas Lunch 08:32 Vegueta Indoor Markethall (Mercado de Vegueta ) 09:04 Delicious Breakfast 10:05 Delicious Bakery Treats 11:58 Dog Statues at Las Palmas Cathedral 11:24 Climbing the Tower of Las Palmas Cathedral 📌 Save this video for your future travel planning or share it with your favorite travel partner to start plotting your Gran Canaria adventure. #laspalmas #laspalmasdegrancanaria #grancanaria #CanaryIslands #SpainTravel #travelguide2026 #travelingexpats