Las Palmas tour: Vegueta, Bandama and Canary Garden

• Visit to the Mirador del Cráter de Bandama (photo stop approx. 10 min).
• Free time in the Canarian Garden of Viera y Clavijo (approx. 1 hour)
• Guided tour and free time in Vegueta (approx. 1 hour)
• Photo stop at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium (15 min.)

Explore the most iconic places of Gran Canaria on a unique tour, specially designed for cruisers and visitors from Las Palmas who wish to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and historical charm of the capital in small groups.

We begin the tour with a stop at the Mirador del Cráter de Bandama, an imposing landscape and one of the best preserved volcanic craters in the Canary Islands. Located more than 570 meters above sea level, the crater, whose name was given in honor of Daniel Van Damme, is approximately 200 meters deep and has a diameter of one kilometer. From this high point you can enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view that extends to the sea and, on clear days, even glimpses of neighboring islands. Here you can take pictures to remember the immensity of this unique volcanic landscape on the island.

After this first stop, we head for the Viera y Clavijo Botanical Garden, the largest botanical garden in Spain and a refuge for more than five hundred endemic species. In its 27 hectares, you will walk along paths full of native flora and discover plants such as the Canary Island dragon tree, the laurel palm and endemic shrubs that can only be seen in the Canary Islands. Here, you will have time to explore at your own pace, enjoying the peace of this natural paradise and its hidden corners, such as the Succulent Garden and the famous natural waterfall that falls between volcanic rocks.

We continue to the historic heart of Las Palmas: Vegueta, the foundational neighborhood of the city and one of the most charming corners of Gran Canaria. In this part of the tour we offer you a guided tour that will take you through its cobblestone streets, where you can still perceive the colonial air of the time. You will visit iconic landmarks such as the majestic Cathedral of Santa Ana, built in the 16th century and an example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. We will also visit the area near Casa de Colón, a museum housed in a historic mansion that explores the relationship between the Canary Islands and America in the time of Christopher Columbus. In addition to these places, during your free time you will have the option of exploring other sites of interest such as the Canary Museum, which houses a fascinating collection of archaeological pieces from the island's pre-Hispanic culture, or the Vegueta Market, ideal for tasting typical products such as cheeses and mojo from the region. If you prefer art, a few steps away is the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM), which presents an avant-garde collection with temporary exhibitions of local and international artists.

To conclude this tour in the most special way, we will make a last stop at the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, an iconic building that stands like a cultural beacon next to the Atlantic Ocean, on the emblematic Las Canteras Beach. Designed to blend in with its surroundings, the auditorium is an architectural gem that offers a perfect view of the sea from its large windows. Here you can take the last photos of your visit, with the contrast of the modern building and the blue ocean in the background. You will also have time to enjoy the views of the largest urban beach in Europe: Las Canteras, as well as the Las Arenas Shopping Center if you wish to conclude your tour in this area. 

This tour is perfect to get an idea of the capital of Gran Canaria and live a complete experience that includes nature, history and culture. Book your place and get ready to live the essence of the island in just one day!

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