Vibrant capital of Gran Canaria with golden beaches and colonial charm
Restaurants, hidden gems, walking routes — all on an interactive map.
Las Palmas is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Canary Islands. Ships dock at Puerto de la Luz, right next to the Santa Catalina commercial area. The vibrant Las Canteras beach is just 10 minutes away on foot.
💡 Pro Tip
The historic Vegueta quarter is the real highlight — take bus 12 or a €6 taxi. It's a 20-minute ride but absolutely worth it for Columbus House and the cathedral.
Typical Stop
8–10 hours
Best For
Beach, culture, Maspalomas dunes
Shuttle
Not needed — walk!
Payment
Euro (EUR). Cards accepted everywhere. Cash useful at small beach kiosks.
Skip the overpriced ship excursions. Explore Las Palmas independently with a local-level guide designed for the hours you have in port.
Every place pinned on a map. Tap to see details, directions, and tips.
Where the locals eat — not the tourist traps by the pier.
The spots most cruise passengers never find.
Curated routes with step-by-step directions, timed for your port day.
No roaming needed. Save the guide before you dock.
Every route is designed around a 4–8 hour port window.
From €3 — cheaper than a coffee on board
Euro (EUR). Cards accepted almost everywhere. ATMs at Centro Comercial El Muelle near the port. Typical lunch: €8–14.
Free WiFi at Parque Santa Catalina and most restaurants along Las Canteras. This guide works offline once loaded.
Shops: 10:00–14:00 & 17:00–21:00 (Mon–Sat). Centro Comercial El Muelle open 10:00–22:00 daily. Sundays most small shops closed.
Public toilets at the cruise terminal, Centro Comercial El Muelle, and along Playa de Las Canteras. Beach bars are happy to help.
Warm and sunny: 20–28°C year-round. Las Palmas is less windy than the south. Bring sun protection — the Atlantic breeze is deceptive.
Spanish. English widely understood in tourist areas. Some German spoken too, thanks to the large expat community. 'Hola' and 'gracias' go far.
Maspalomas sand dunes are in the south — 45 min by bus or 30 min by car. Book an excursion or rent a car early. Roque Nublo is a full day trip.
112 for all emergencies. Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín is 10 min by taxi from port.
Find and book the best shore excursions in Las Palmas from trusted partners.
Puerto de la Luz / Muelle de Santa Catalina. Las Palmas is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Canary Islands. Ships dock at Puerto de la Luz, right next to the Santa Catalina commercial area. The vibrant Las Canteras beach is just 10 minutes away on foot.
5–10 minutes
Vibrant capital of Gran Canaria with golden beaches and colonial charm
Not needed — walk!
Get restaurants, hidden gems, and walking routes — all on an interactive map that works offline. Made for cruise passengers, by people who've been in port.
🗺️ Open Las Palmas GuideFrom €3 — cheaper than a coffee on board
Last updated March 2026