Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Travel Guide
Your main app for navigation (walking, driving, public transport) and finding places of interest. Its real-time updates for bus routes are very accurate in Las Palmas.
The official app for the urban bus network in Las Palmas. It gives detailed route information, schedules, and real-time bus tracking.
The official app for intercity bus routes and schedules across Gran Canaria. Useful for planning day trips.
These apps aid language translation, offering offline translation, camera translation, and conversation mode, bridging language barriers.
Useful for finding restaurants, reading reviews, and making online reservations, sometimes with special deals.
Official tourism site for the entire island, with information on attractions, activities, and events. Visit Www.grancanaria.com/turismo/en/
Official tourism site for the city, focusing on urban attractions, culture, and events. Explore Www.lpavisit.com/en/
Official website for the urban bus company in Las Palmas, with route maps and fares. Check Www.guaguas.com/
Official website for the intercity bus company, with island-wide routes and schedules. See Www.guaguasglobal.com/en/
Official airport website with flight information, facilities, and services. Visit Www.aena.es/en/gran-canaria-airport/
General guidebooks on the Canary Islands or Spain frequently include a comprehensive section on Gran Canaria and Las Palmas. Look for reputable publishers known for their accuracy and depth.
'Canary Islands: A Cultural History' by Peter Stone has an in-depth view of the islands' history, culture, and unique identity. Explore fiction set in the Canary Islands by Canarian writers.
"La Provincia": A major local newspaper for Gran Canaria, providing current events and cultural listings. Tourist Information Brochures: Free at tourist offices, containing maps, attractions, and event calendars.
Google Maps, Guaguas Municipales, Global, Google Translate/DeepL, The Fork, Bolt/Cabify, Weather App. These provide navigation, transport info, language aid, and dining options.
Turismo de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Turismo, Guaguas Municipales, Global, AENA (Airport), Fred. Olsen Express, Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea. These sites aid planning across the city and islands.
Follow official tourism accounts like @GranCanariaTurismo and @LPAVisit for current event info and inspiration. Local news outlets provide updates and cultural listings.
Always keep local emergency numbers accessible. In any urgent situation, dial 112 for immediate assistance.
Search for podcasts focusing on Canary Islands travel, culture, or history.
Many travel vloggers and content creators have produced videos and articles about Gran Canaria.
These digital resources offer visual guides and personal insights into the destination.
Duolingo, Babbel, Memrise are beneficial apps for basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary.
For more in-depth learning, consider online courses focusing on conversational Spanish.
Engaging with locals is a great way to practice and enhance your skills.
Local city maps are available for free at tourist information offices (e.g., in Parque Santa Catalina or Vegueta). These aid navigating the city's districts.
For serious trekking, purchasing detailed hiking maps (e.g., from Editorial Alpina or national mapping agencies) for the island's interior is an option.
General guidebooks on the Canary Islands or Spain frequently include a comprehensive section on Gran Canaria and Las Palmas. Look for reputable publishers.
Utilize these digital and print resources to enhance your planning and on-the-go experience in Las Palmas and across Gran Canaria.
