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View of Las Palmas
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View Mediterranean on the mapPort on an Atlantic resort island of eternal spring

Las Palmas

Las Palmas · Spain · 28.14, -15.42

The main city of Gran Canaria in the Atlantic's Canary Islands, a perennially warm island of eternal spring. Attractions include Las Canteras Beach, the Columbus-linked Old Town of Vegueta, and volcanic landscapes across the island. It is a base port for transatlantic cruises.

Port highlights

About 380,000 people
Population
A subtropical climate. It is warm year-round and known as "eternal spring"; summers are not excessively hot, and winters are warm.
Climate
Spanish
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
Year-round. The mild climate stands out especially in winter (November to March), when Europe is cold.
Best time to visit
Local food

Papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes) with mojo sauce, fresh fish dishes, Canarian-style sancocho

Sights
Las Canteras BeachVegueta old town and Columbus House (Casa de Colon)Santa Ana CathedralDrive through the island's volcanic landscapes
Monthly average high / low temperatures
21°
15°Jan
21°
15°Feb
22°
16°Mar
23°
17°Apr
24°
18°May
26°
19°Jun
27°
21°Jul
28°
22°Aug
27°
22°Sep
27°
20°Oct
24°
18°Nov
23°
16°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA/GAN · about 24.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)87 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and beer are much cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.29
Water 500 ml
€2.50
Coffee
€11.50
Inexpensive meal
€2.00
Local beer
€5.90
Big Mac

Prices in Las Palmas (Gran Canaria). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LPA
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 23 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Las Palmas” (CC BY-SA 4.0)