Las Canteras, the jewel of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Can you imagine a beach more than 3km long, golden sand and calm tides? Well, imagine no more and come and meet me at Las Canteras beach, full of marine life and full of leisure! Located to the northwest of the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Canteras is an exceptional destination to spend some magnificent days on the beach. But not only for that, because both the beach and its surroundings have a lot of history. We will start our tour in the Santa Catalina park (right in the tourism house), 10 minutes from the beach, and very close to Puerto de la Luz (the most important in the Canary Islands). I will tell you the history and evolution of the area, and we will go forward in time from the beginning of Las Canteras as an area of humble port workers, to become a great tourist destination, which does not leave the locals in the shade at all . During the tour I will recommend local places to eat or have a drink, I will tell you funny anecdotes about the life of the locals and the culture shock caused by the fusion of tourists and the local population. In addition, we will talk about the origin of the beach and its great natural reef. We will also see the first fortress of the city, from the 15th century: the Castle of Light. We will finish our walk at the Mercado del Puerto, where you can regain strength with a local tapas and something cool. Do not hesitate and come to know this great jewel of the city with me, we will have a great time!