Where to Base
Stay near the GC-1 motorway or the border with Las Palmas for optimal connectivity to the airport and island attractions. The historic center appeals to those interested in the city's deep heritage as the first capital.
Telde, located in the eastern part of Gran Canaria, is the island's oldest city and former capital. Bordering the urban area of Las Palmas, it is the second most populous municipality. Historically significant as the center of the ancient Faycanes high priests and later a medieval bishopric, Telde offers a rich cultural backdrop. It serves as an excellent base for travelers seeking history, proximity to the airport in nearby Gando, and easy access to the GC-1 motorway for exploring the island.
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Stay near the GC-1 motorway or the border with Las Palmas for optimal connectivity to the airport and island attractions. The historic center appeals to those interested in the city's deep heritage as the first capital.
Gran Canaria International Airport is situated in the Gando subdivision, south of Telde. Road access via the local network allows for convenient transfers, making it suitable for layovers or short stays.
Explore the legacy of the 'City of the Faycanes,' the ancient aboriginal high priests' center. Visit the surviving bishopric sites to experience the unique charm of this millennium-old city, originally founded in 1483 under Spanish rule.

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church building in Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain

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modern artt gallery in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
museum located in the historic district of Vegueta in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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cultural property in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

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cultural property in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
This restaurant's unique location may come as a surprise; and no wonder, it is located in a quiet residential area, within the Tafira Tennis Club. The name, a nod to the sport of tennis but also a statement of intent, underscores the team's philosophy and its overwhelming enthusiasm for serving up informal haute cuisine. Here, what is made abundantly clear is the desire to do things the right way, both in the kitchen (Paco Budia) and in the dining room (Héctor Suárez and Sem Suárez), in a relaxed atmosphere... although with incredibly high self-imposed standards! The menu, supported by a tasti
WebsiteLocated just a few steps from the Casa de Colón in the heart of the historic Vegueta district, where the city was first established, this restaurant boasts a pleasantly rustic-contemporary decor of sturdy natural stone walls and numerous decorative wood features. The cuisine embraces an array of delicious and copious dishes that are based around classic international fare enhanced by influences from countries such as Spain, France, Italy and the UK. The tartare of tuna belly with Asian flavours and wasabi and avocado sorbet came as a particularly pleasant surprise.
WebsiteA restaurant that has burst onto the island’s culinary scene and which takes its name from one of the island’s most typical folklore dances. The young chef at the helm has added a contemporary touch to traditional Canary Island recipes, in so doing incorporating some interesting personal touches and creativity. The cooking here is centred on two tasting menus (Santa Ana and Vegueta), although an à la carte and “media ración” options are also available.
WebsiteIf, as well as enjoying a meal, you are keen to be part of a gastronomic experience, this restaurant is well worth a visit! Although not overly spacious, this pleasant and informal restaurant is enthusiastically run by Jennise Ferrari, a Venezuelan chef who settled in Las Palmas in 2013. Here, she showcases fusion cuisine that is based around local ingredients, with the added aim of creating attractive dishes inspired by places a little further afield (Mexico, Asia, Japan etc). Many of the speciality dishes are perfect for sharing: we can highly recommend the duck magret, Cuban-style rice nigi
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WebsiteLocated near the Gabinete Literario building and the Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós, this establishment captures the essence of a traditional Italian trattoria, seeking to recreate the cuisine of the iconic nonnas, with plenty of character, but not without modern and regional touches. Experienced chef Matteo Pierazzoli, who worked for several years as head chef for Nacho Manzano at the now three-Michelin-starred Casa Marcial (Arriondas, Asturias), strives for authenticity by importing different ingredients from small transalpine producers, especially cheeses and charcuterie. On the menu, which is not
WebsiteA restaurant with plenty of personality and an appealing decor along an attractive pedestrian street in the city’s Triana district. Its cuisine is equally impressive, featuring market-inspired cooking with a modern touch and influences from the Canary Islands that is only available à la carte. We recommend booking ahead.
El Santo boasts an excellent location in the Triana district, a part of the old town with a special beauty and character that result from its original occupation by residents who settled here mainly from Andalucía. The restaurant features a pleasantly surprising decor that combines the stone walls of this restored property with attractive tropical details. To this backdrop, guests can savour bold cuisine that showcases typical Canary island recipes, with a fusion of Mexican cooking visible in some dishes. Don’t miss the black “papa arrugada” potatoes with mojo “snow” and mole mojo!
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