You will head to the historic district of Vegueta, the original heart of Las Palmas, founded at the end of the 15th century. Its squares are home to remarkable historic buildings such as the Casa de Colón (Christopher Columbus House), where you will discover fascinating insights into Christopher Columbus's voyages (exteriors), and the Santa Ana Cathedral. You will visit this outstanding monument, whose architecture harmoniously blends Gothic interiors with a Neoclassical façade. You will then continue to the Bandama Caldera. Near the steep rim of the caldera, Bandama Peak rises to an altitude of 575 metres. It is the most recent volcanic cone on Gran Canaria and also one of the island’s finest viewpoints.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
You will head to the historic district of Vegueta, the original heart of Las Palmas, founded at the end of the 15th century. Its squares are home to remarkable historic buildings such as the Casa de Colón (Christopher Columbus House), where you will discover fascinating insights into Christopher Columbus's voyages (exteriors), and the Santa Ana Cathedral. You will visit this outstanding monument, whose architecture harmoniously blends Gothic interiors with a Neoclassical façade. You will then continue to the Bandama Caldera. Near the steep rim of the caldera, Bandama Peak rises to an altitude of 575 metres. It is the most recent volcanic cone on Gran Canaria and also one of the island’s finest viewpoints.
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- Good walking shoes are recommended.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Stop in LANZAROTE - FUERTEVENTURA - GRAN CANARIA - LA PALMA - LA GOMERA - TENERIFE
This superb itinerary takes you to six islands with wonderfully mild weather. Discover each island and the contrasts that set them apart. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, flourishing gardens transport visitors to fresh, fragrant heights. Peaceful La Gomera and La Palma offer jungle-like, lush vegetation. Lastly, the gray, imposing cliffs on unrivaled Lanzarote emphasize the immense, infinite beauty of each. The uniquely landscaped, balmy paradise of Fuerteventura began to emerge from the ocean millions of years ago. Don't miss Timanfaya National Park and the lava flows on the lunar-landscaped Fire Mountains.
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Stop in TENERIFE - LA PALMA - LA GOMERA - GRAN CANARIA - FUERTEVENITURA - LANZAROTE
This superb itinerary takes you to six islands with wonderfully mild weather. Discover each island and the contrasts that set them apart. On Tenerife and Gran Canaria, flourishing gardens transport visitors to fresh, fragrant heights. Peaceful La Gomera and La Palma offer jungle-like, lush vegetation. Lastly, the gray, imposing cliffs on unrivaled Lanzarote emphasize the immense, infinite beauty of each. The uniquely landscaped, balmy paradise of Fuerteventura began to emerge from the ocean millions of years ago. Don't miss Timanfaya National Park and the lava flows on the lunar-landscaped Fire Mountains.
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