Our personal guidebook
Shopping in the local area
It´s one of the two local supermarkets. Open Monday to Saturday. Free parking around the corner.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
SPAR Bandama
30 Cuesta de la gramaIt´s one of the two local supermarkets. Open Monday to Saturday. Free parking around the corner.
Our other local supermarket. Better suited if you want to go by foot or if you want to shop on Sunday (open until 3pm).
11 yerel halk öneriyor
SPAR El Monte
119 Carr. del Centro Monte LentiscalOur other local supermarket. Better suited if you want to go by foot or if you want to shop on Sunday (open until 3pm).
Local farmer´s market in Santa Brígida town. 5-10 min drive.
Buy local produce, vegetables, cheese and more. There is a small playground in the middle of the market square.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Mercadillo de Santa Brígida
Paseo del GuiniguadaLocal farmer´s market in Santa Brígida town. 5-10 min drive.
Buy local produce, vegetables, cheese and more. There is a small playground in the middle of the market square.
Farmacia del Monte
136 Carr. del Centro Monte LentiscalPharmacy - walking distance
Local bakery - walking distance. Great cakes, bread, and croissants. Closes Mondays.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Pastelería La Cerdaña
Local bakery - walking distance. Great cakes, bread, and croissants. Closes Mondays.
SuperDino Tafira
s/n Cam. Cta. el ReventónLarger supermarket - groceries, fish, meat.
D'Vainilla
104 Carr. del Centro Monte LentiscalCookies and cakes
Sports - Rentals & outdoor activities
Free Motion Bikecenter - Las Palmas
323 C. León y CastilloBest bike rental and tours on the island.
Free Motion Bikecenter
S/N Av. Alfereces ProvisionalesBest bike rental and tours on the island.
Surf school and rentals in Cicer area of Las Canteras.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
OCEANSIDE | Surf Camp and Surf School Quiksilver
47 C. NumanciaSurf school and rentals in Cicer area of Las Canteras.
OCEANSIDE Paddle Surf SUP Center
Stand-up paddle rentals in La Puntilla area of Las Canteras.
Surf school and rentals in Cicer area of Las Canteras.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
MOJOSURF Billabong Surf School
20 C. PerúSurf school and rentals in Cicer area of Las Canteras.
Best and closest place to go surfing if you are not familiar with the area - Not the best surf but it is surfable almost every day.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
La Cícer
Best and closest place to go surfing if you are not familiar with the area - Not the best surf but it is surfable almost every day.
Parks
Parque Doramas
227 C. León y CastilloVery quiet, great if you enjoy walking and plants
156 yerel halk öneriyor
Canario Viera y Clavijo Botanik Bahçesi
Very quiet, great if you enjoy walking and plants
Mountain tops and rural areas
If you are adventuring into the mountains, this is a recommended stop! Enjoy a short hike (30 min) to the top where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the mountains.
452 yerel halk öneriyor
Roque Nublo
If you are adventuring into the mountains, this is a recommended stop! Enjoy a short hike (30 min) to the top where you will be rewarded with stunning views of the mountains.
Ayacata
Ayacata is a beautiful tiny village amongst impressive mountain cliffs.
Fataga
Charming rural town surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Presa de la Sorrueda
5 Lugar la SorruedaA picturesque small reservoir with many palm trees.
Barranco de los Cernicalos
This ravine is good for hiking.
For kids!
Palmitos Park is a zoo with lots of exotic animals: reptiles, monkeys, birds, and more. Kids will love this.
It can really hot so maybe avoid going on very hot days and go well equipped (hats, light clothing, etc.).
Check out the website for more info and pricing: https://www.palmitospark.es/en/
170 yerel halk öneriyor
Palmitos Park
s/n Barranco de los PalmitosPalmitos Park is a zoo with lots of exotic animals: reptiles, monkeys, birds, and more. Kids will love this.
It can really hot so maybe avoid going on very hot days and go well equipped (hats, light clothing, etc.).
Check out the website for more info and pricing: https://www.palmitospark.es/en/
Water amusement park.
Check out the website for info, pricing, and tickets: https://www.aqualand.es/maspalomas/en/
153 yerel halk öneriyor
Aqualand Maspalomas
Km 3 Carr. Palmitos ParkWater amusement park.
Check out the website for info, pricing, and tickets: https://www.aqualand.es/maspalomas/en/
Recently built aquarium with plenty of fishes, from tiny to big sharks.
Check out the website for info and pricing: https://www.poema-del-mar.com/en/
158 yerel halk öneriyor
Poema del Mar
s/n Av. de Los ConsignatariosRecently built aquarium with plenty of fishes, from tiny to big sharks.
Check out the website for info and pricing: https://www.poema-del-mar.com/en/
Science and technology museum with content for kids.
More info and prices: http://www.museoelder.org/
170 yerel halk öneriyor
Elder Bilim ve Teknoloji Müzesi
Muelle de Santa CatalinaScience and technology museum with content for kids.
More info and prices: http://www.museoelder.org/
Holiday World is an amusement park in the south of the island. It´s been around for a long time but it has been recently totally renewed and modernized.
Check out their website for more info and pricing: https://www.holidayworldmaspalomas.com/en/
Holiday World
32 Avenida Touroperador TuiHoliday World is an amusement park in the south of the island. It´s been around for a long time but it has been recently totally renewed and modernized.
Check out their website for more info and pricing: https://www.holidayworldmaspalomas.com/en/
Beaches
One of Europe´s best city beaches.
Activities:
* surfing - there is good surf and surf schools/rentals in Cicer area
* swimming & tanning - best in Playa Grande or La Puntilla (opposite end from Cicer) - these areas are also best suited for kids
* food scene - 200 Gramos, La Bikina Cantina, and other great restaurants.
* shopping - Las Arenas shopping center is by the beach and has 3h free parking
* sightseeing - the beach itself, the auditorium and the promenade
Affordable parking:
- Las Arenas shopping mall (3h free parking, longer if purchases over 20€)
- Aparcamiento El Rincón, an open-air parking very close to Las Arenas - 2.50€ for a full day.
467 yerel halk öneriyor
Las Canteras Plajı
One of Europe´s best city beaches.
Activities:
* surfing - there is good surf and surf schools/rentals in Cicer area
* swimming & tanning - best in Playa Grande or La Puntilla (opposite end from Cicer) - these areas are also best suited for kids
* food scene - 200 Gramos, La Bikina Cantina, and other great restaurants.
* shopping - Las Arenas shopping center is by the beach and has 3h free parking
* sightseeing - the beach itself, the auditorium and the promenade
Affordable parking:
- Las Arenas shopping mall (3h free parking, longer if purchases over 20€)
- Aparcamiento El Rincón, an open-air parking very close to Las Arenas - 2.50€ for a full day.
One of our best beaches on the island. I recommend parking in Maspalomas (outside or in one of the indoor parking lots), then walking down.
Visit the lighthouse, walk by the "charca" and get lost in the dunes.
89 yerel halk öneriyor
Maspalomas Deniz Feneri
15 Pl. del FaroOne of our best beaches on the island. I recommend parking in Maspalomas (outside or in one of the indoor parking lots), then walking down.
Visit the lighthouse, walk by the "charca" and get lost in the dunes.
Las Salinas
Roque prieto pools
Natural pools on the north side of the island!
Food scene
Seating on the promenade - Modern cuisine mostly based on fish and seafood. One of our top picks!
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurante Nelson
47 Av. PolizónSeating on the promenade - Modern cuisine mostly based on fish and seafood. One of our top picks!
Close to Triana and Vegueta - best burgers on the island!
There are multiple restaurants from the same owners spread across the city.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
200 Gr. Burger
3 Pl. de CairascoClose to Triana and Vegueta - best burgers on the island!
There are multiple restaurants from the same owners spread across the city.
Sea-front small cozy restaurant with international food and cocktails. Grabbing a table can be challenging on busy days.
69 yerel halk öneriyor
La Bikina Cantina
63 P.º las CanterasSea-front small cozy restaurant with international food and cocktails. Grabbing a table can be challenging on busy days.
200 gramos Cicer
esquina C. CovadongaBest burgers on the island! In Las Canteras and with plenty of seating.
Triciclo
12 C. PelotaDelicious modern fusion food
Restaurante BULULU Canarias
4 C. VenezuelaVenezuelan fusion food
Chiwawa Cantina La Cícer
Mr. Kale
35 C. CanoRestaurante Mr. Kale 2.0