Gran Canaria's history-packed capital is in the spotlight on this tour. Learn all the legends of Las Palmas as you explore the city's top sights, wow-factor photo spots and tourist-free treasures. You'll hear tales of pirates, plunder and even a famous cliff – Cliff Richard that is – and to top it all, round off with tapas in the local market.You'll have time to stroll the pretty palm-lined walkways in Santa Catalina Park and snap selfies with the art nouveau bandstand featured in the opening scene of Cliff Richard's 1964 film, Wonderful Life.Wander along the promenade to the lively Las Canteras beach – voted one of the world's best urban beaches – and you can see the eye-catching Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, which looks like a cross between a mosque and a lighthouse. Stop by Castillo de la Luz to learn of Las Palmas' past as a pirate battleground before mingling with the locals in Mercado del Puerto and rounding off with a drink and snack in a tourist-free tapas bar.
STEP walking tour of Las Canteras isthmus in Las Palmas. Explore off the beaten path parts of Gran Canaria's capital. Visit Santa Catalina Park, Las Canteras beach and Castillo de la Luz fortress. Shop in Mercado del Puerto and learn about its architecture