Metropolis the approximately 400,000 inhabitants Las Palmas is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands. Here not only the Canarian Parliament meets, but is also one of the largest seaports of the Atlantic Ocean located here. Cruise ships and freighters from around the world end up here and get goods and people on the island of Gran Canaria. Also you can enjoy the international atmosphere in the port of Las Palmas and make a round trip over the subsequent peninsula la Iseta, with your rental car. Only a narrow strip of land separates the bustling districts of the capital from the small port island. Here, the Puerto de la Luz extends with its typical Harbour.
The oldest fortress is located on the peninsula of la Iseta Gran Canaria, the Castillo de la Luz. High above the container port enthroned this testimony of the makes of the inhabitants of Las Palmas against the Pirates of the Atlantic. It is built in the early Middle Ages until now part of a large fortress. By the way: From here you have also a magnificent view over the harbour and the city. Not only in the harbour la Iseta can discover a lot, such as small bazaars and bars, but also in the historic old town of Las Palmas. Also visit the Canary capital Las Palmas and stroll through the streets of the historic old town. Here you can find true jewels of Kolonialstiles. So, for example the Casa colon, where a Museum of Christopher Columbus is now stands out by its idyllic courtyards and its fragments from Renaissance and Gothic. Only see a few steps the Cathedral of Santa Ana, which was built as the seat of the Canarian bishops in 1497. Their five ships and their Panel facade unfold the whole glory of Medieval Gothic architecture. For relaxation you can also the beach of Las Palmas visit. Also draw on the promenade of Las Palmas, the "Paseo de las Canteras", many restaurants with freshly caught cuisine. At the end of one day in Las Palmas, visit best the theater in Triana, the best stage of the city.
You are with your rental car in Las Palmas on the road outside the historic old town on well-established ring roads. The urban road system is predominantly checkered, so that the orientation should fall slightly. At the same time, a bypass provides for relief in the inner-city traffic. You are with your rental car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria easily on the go. A car hire station in Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria you find in the city, as well as at the airport. It is located 18 km south of the capital and is a well constructed road to Las Palmas connected. At the airport you will find Gran Canaria also car hire locations of from different car hire companies. So, you can take your rental car at the airport Gran Canaria receive directly after the flight.