Vegueta is the oldest quarter of Las Palmas. Its cobbled streets, wooden-balconied houses and quiet squares tell the island’s story from the fifteenth century onward. This is where some of the most beautiful and important buildings on Gran Canaria stand.
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Zone: North · Las Palmas· See everything in this areaWhy it’s worth a visit
This is where it all began: the first settlers arrived here. The quarter keeps its architecture and the feel of another age.
- Modern shops sit alongside small local workshops through its streets.
- A few rooftop terraces offer lovely views over the city.
- A short walk away is Calle Triana, full of shops, cafés and artisan workshops, perfect for a stroll and a pause.
What to see
- Santa Ana Cathedral: the island’s most imposing religious building, with Gothic and neoclassical elements.
- Casa de Colón: a museum on the link between the Canary Islands and Christopher Columbus.
- Vegueta Market: ideal for discovering local produce and grabbing a bite.
- Calle Triana: a pedestrian street full of shops, bookshops and cafés.
- Kaktus shop: ceramics, handmade objects and local products beyond the usual souvenirs.
- A rooftop terrace: a fine spot to unwind with a coffee or a cocktail at sunset over the old town.
Getting there
By car there are car parks nearby, some underground. By bus, several city lines stop close to the old centre. But on foot is the best way to discover every corner of the old quarter.
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Good to know · The Casa de Colón preserves the historic link between the Canary Islands and Columbus’s voyages: a key stop for understanding the quarter’s past.
Where it is
Address: Vegueta, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
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