My favourites
Beaches & Hiking
Hike to Roque Nublo: Late afternoon is best to admire the sunset while sitting on a small rocky platform behind the Roque… Breathtaking views.
Hike to Roque Baintega: Powerful and spiritual experience.
Hike to La Ventana Rock: Bring a sweater – very windy at the top – but a truly magical hike.
Guayadeque Canyon: Immersive experience.
Reserva Especial de los Marteles
Playa de Tufia: Traditional and picturesque.
Playa del Cabrón: Very windy, yet absolutely stunning.
Shopping & Treats
San Mateo: The traditional weekend market – from Friday evening to Sunday noon, local producers from across the island gather here… a very short circuit! Fruits, vegetables, spices, cheeses, honey, breads, and cookies… a real delight.
Hedra Herbolario: On the pedestrian street – incense, teas, medicinal herbs, yoga accessories.
Tejeda, Dulcería Nublo: Almond ice cream, turrón, and almond cookies.
Las Palmas – 3 must-visit markets:
- Mercado del Puerto: for tasting tapas.
- Mercado Central: for fish and meat stalls.
- Mercado Vegueta: for the best ham on the island! (Pata Negra from Calle de Mendizabal charcuterie).
Restaurants
Restaurant Bentayga: Perfect for your arrival evening. Ctra. Centro San José de las Vegas, 130, 35300 Sta Brígida
For a high-level gastronomic experience by committed Canarian chefs:
Tabaiba: C. Portugal, 79, 35010 Las Palmas
Muxgo: C. León y Castillo, 227, 35005 Las Palmas
El Santo: C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 23, 35002 Las Palmas
Qué Leche: C. Torres, 22, 35002 Las Palmas
Locanda El Roque: C. Roque, 58, 35413 Moya
Culture
CAAM Museum: Las Palmas
Vegueta District: Las Palmas
Christopher Columbus House: Las Palmas
Botanical Garden: Las Palmas
Cueva Pintada Archaeological Museum & Park: Gáldar
Surf
Surf Garage Guardatablas: C. Castillejos, 54, 35010 Las Palmas
Surf Club Las Palmas: C. Secretario Padilla, 179, 35010 Las Palmas
Self-Care
Yim Massage: C. Albareda, 39, 35008 Las Palmas
Organic Shizen Triana Hair Salon: C. Gral. Bravo, 25, 35002 Las Palmas
Kiss The World: C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 3, 35002 Las Palmas
Fashion & Home Décor
Nina & Co: C. Escritor Benito Pérez Galdós, 3, 35002 Las Palmas
Zara Home: Calle Triana, 40, 35002 Las Palmas
Mee Too: C. Travieso, 9, 35002 Las Palmas
Emergency
San Mateo Health Center / Emergency Services: C. del Agua, s/n, 35328 Vega de San Mateo
