Cheap holiday Las Palmas
Las Palmas combines a 3 km city beach with the historic Vegueta quarter and spring-like temperatures all year. Canary winter sun just over four hours away. 7 days from €650 per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Las Palmas →When is the best time to go?
Gran Canaria is called the island of eternal spring for good reason: 20 to 26 degrees all year. That makes Las Palmas perfect for winter sun, when the Netherlands is grey and it is still 22 degrees and sunny here. Summer is warm but rarely oppressive thanks to the trade winds.
The best areas in Las Palmas
- Las Canteras The district around the city beach, with a promenade full of terraces and surf schools.
- Vegueta The historic old town with cobblestones, the cathedral and Casa de Colon.
- Triana The shopping and nightlife quarter next to Vegueta, with modernist facades.
- Santa Catalina and the port Around the park and cruise harbour, lively and multicultural.
- Ciudad Jardin A green villa district with Doramas Park, close to the beach.
Top 5 things to do in Las Palmas
- Playa de las Canteras Almost 3 km of golden sand, protected by the natural reef La Barra, free and right in the city.
- Vegueta and the Catedral de Santa Ana Wander the old town and climb the cathedral tower for views (around €2).
- Casa de Colon The palace where Columbus stayed, now a museum about the age of discovery (around €4).
- CAAM and the Vegueta market Modern art plus the Saturday fresh-produce market.
- Day trip to Maspalomas The desert-like dunes in the south, by bus around €5, or by rental car via Roque Nublo.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Schiphol you fly direct to Gran Canaria (LPA) in about 4 hours 30 with TUI fly, Transavia and Corendon; from Eindhoven there is no fixed direct route. The airport is 25 km from the city: the yellow Guagua bus (line 60) runs to the Santa Catalina bus station (around €4.65), a taxi costs €35 to 40. In the city a Guagua ride is €1.40. For the Maspalomas dunes and the interior a rental car is handy: compare car rental on Gran Canaria (from about €18 per day, watch out for insurance and extra fees).
What does a trip to Las Palmas cost?
Gran Canaria is affordable for an island. Hostels from €18, mid-range hotels €60 to 110, apartments around €75 per night. Food is cheap: a menu del dia €10 to 12, fish at the harbour €18, tapas €3. Budget from €650 per person for 7 days including a direct flight; the low season (after summer) is often cheaper.
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Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas
When is the best time to visit Las Palmas?
20 to 26 degrees all year; ideal as winter sun, with 22 degrees and sunshine even in the Dutch winter.
Which area is best to stay in Las Palmas?
Las Canteras for beach and promenade; Vegueta and Triana for culture, shops and nightlife.
How do I get to Las Palmas from the Netherlands?
Direct from Schiphol to Gran Canaria (LPA) in about 4 hours 30 with TUI fly, Transavia or Corendon.
What does a trip to Las Palmas cost?
From €650 per person for 7 days including a direct flight; hostels from €18 and mid-range hotels €60 to 110 per night.
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