Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) is ranked #1 out of 8 things to do in Canary Islands. ... Its beach — the 2½-mile Playa de las Canteras — is an attractive urban shoreline.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a city that has it all – history, culture, nature and gastronomy. From historic neighbourhoods ...

Its beach — the 2½-mile Playa de las Canteras — is an attractive urban shoreline. Guarded by a barrier reef, the waters are gentle and suitable for travelers of all ages.

For the city-slickers cum beach bums, Las Palmas in Gran Canaria hits sweet by melding urban buzz with oceanside zen. Dubbed as "a city first and a tourist destination second," Las Palmas snagged ...