Las Palmas

Las Palmas Overview - Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island and is located in the north east of the island. Las Palmas has a very scenic setting that consist of two sweeping bays and their stunning beaches. – Playa de las Canteras and Playa de las Alcaravaneras. Las Palmas was founded in 1478 and is the center for history and culture in Gran Canaria. Much of the historical artifacts can be found in the district of Vegueta. Vegueta or “old Town” was declared a world heritage sight in 1990, as a result the area is protected by the government of the canary islands. It is well worth a visit, as it shows how people lived back in the old days. The streets are narrow and colorful and there is a real feeling of warmth and historical culture.

Las Palmas boasts a large infrastructure of hotels and apartments and the harbor of Puerto de La Luz is one of the most valued in Europe, as it is a stopping of point before ships cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean. Las Palmas houses the largest residential population in Gran Canaria with over 400,000 people based in the city. The property investment market in las Palmas is almost entirely dominated by Spanish. However, there are a number of developments locate on the outskirts of las Palmas that are attracting a great deal of interest from foreign investors. For more information about property for sale in las Palmas or property for sale in Gran Canaria contact us today on info@interealty.es.