Las Palmas de Gran Canaria travel guide - where to stay, what to do and where to eat in the capital of Gran Canaria.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Canarian cheese
Mojo sauces (red and green)
Ron miel (honey rum)
Aloe vera cosmetics
Timple (small Canarian guitar)
Hand embroidery (calados)
Local wine
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Mercado de Vegueta
Canarian cheeses, fruit, fish, mojo sauces
Where: Vegueta
Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 07:00-14:30, Saturday 07:00-15:00
Mercado Central
Fresh produce, fish, cheese and local food
Where: Mesa y López / Guanarteme
Hours: Typically Monday-Saturday mornings to mid-afternoon
Mercado del Puerto
Fish, produce and local snacks near the port
Where: Puerto de la Luz
Hours: Typically Monday-Saturday mornings to early afternoon
Mercado de Altavista
Neighbourhood market with fresh food
Where: Altavista
Hours: Typically Monday-Saturday mornings
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Calle Mayor de Triana
Calle Mesa y López
Santa Catalina and El Muelle
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Centro Comercial El Muelle
Hours: Typically daily 10:00-22:00
Centro Comercial Las Arenas
Hours: Typically daily 10:00-22:00
Centro Comercial Monopol
Hours: Shop hours vary
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
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Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Items:
- Custom
- IGIC
- Detail
- The Canary Islands charge IGIC (general rate 7 percent) instead of VAT; tourist tax-refund schemes generally do not apply, so confirm at the shop.
- Custom
- Siesta closing
- Detail
- Smaller shops often close 14:00-17:00.
- Custom
- Payment
- Detail
- Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for markets.