Las Palmas is the capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands, which it shares with the island of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with its population of around 380,000 inhabitants. Its location makes it a bridge between the European, African and Latin American axes.
Why is tourism important in Canary Islands?
The Blue Economy Strategy in Canary Islands identifies 13 blue economy sectors, with tourism being the most important sector of the blue economy and the economy overall, accounting for 33% of total gross domestic product (GDP) and 36% of employment.
How do you spend a day in Las Palmas?
Top Attractions in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Playa de Las Canteras. 8,041. Beaches. …
- Casa de Colon. 1,938. Art Museums • History Museums. …
- Vegueta. 2,655. …
- Caldera de Bandama. 1,113. …
- Calle Triana. 1,733. …
- Jardin Botanico Viera & Clavijo. 1,634. …
- Poema del Mar. 1,030. …
- Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología. 724.
Is Las Palmas an important tourist center?
What is the least visited Canary Island?
The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy.
Does Las Palmas have an old town?
Vegueta: the oldest neighbourhood in Las Palmas. The first settlement in the Spanish conquest of Gran Canaria was built after Captain Juan Rejón arrived here in 1478, sent by the Crown of Castile.
What is the main base Las Palmas?
Las Palmas Naval Base, also known as Arsenal of Las Palmas, is a military base and arsenal of the Spanish Navy located in the city of Las Palmas, Spain. It is the largest military base of the Spanish Navy on the African continent.