ORTUGAL CANARY ISLANDS DESTINATIONS


PLACES NOT TO MISS IN LAS PALMAS


The largest city in the Canary Islands has an appealing mix of a historic old town, a lively harbour and a long beach at Playa de Las Canteras. Here are three things that should be on any must-see list.


VEGUETA The city’s oldest


along the cliff path for about an hour. An entertaining alternative is to take one of the many boat trips on offer, which start at the well-equipped Marina Rubicón. Holidaymakers can have lunch or snacks on board, then when the boat drops anchor, they can swim to the beach.


◗ GRAN CANARIA: GRAND DESIGNS In contrast to Lanzarote’s monochrome landscapes, Gran Canaria has so much natural diversity that it’s known as a mini-continent. Its rocky northern half contrasts with its gentler southern portion, which is where you’ll find one of the island’s greatest sights. While Maspalomas on the southernmost tip of the island is Gran Canaria’s largest resort, it’s also home to the spectacular Dunas de Maspalomas. Sprawling across


district is the place to start, made up of narrow streets filled with handsome 15th-century houses.


Vegueta’s indoor food market is an excellent introduction to the local cuisine.


CASA DE COLÓN


This house-turned- museum devoted to Christopher Columbus is a must. Within the former governor’s


palace is a compelling collection chronicling Columbus’s voyages, including a replica of the interior of one of his ships.


SANTA ANA CATHEDRAL


Just around the corner from the Casa de Colón is this magnificent


cathedral, which took 400 years to build and, as a result, has an intriguing mix of architectural styles.


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PICTURES: SHUTTERSTOCK; CACT LANZAROTE; GRAN CANARIA TOURIST BOARD


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