Las Palmas
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of Gran Canaria and of the province of Las Palmas, is the largest city in the Canary Islands, set in the north-east of the island on the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to more than 381 thousand people, while the entire urban area has 619 thousand inhabitants. Founded in 1478, the city has a rich history centred on the Vegueta district. Its subtropical climate brings average daytime temperatures of 24 °C, which makes Las Palmas an appealing place to visit all year round.
