Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Parks and Gardens in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria offers a diverse collection of green spaces, from the expansive Jardín Botánico Viera y Clavijo, Spain’s largest botanical garden, to historic urban squares like Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza de Cairasco. Visitors can explore rare Macaronesian flora in Doramas Park, enjoy panoramic harbor views from Mirador Cuatro Cañones, or experience the city's social hub at Parque Santa Catalina. These spaces showcase architectural landmarks, including the Catedral de Canarias and the Art Nouveau Gabinete Literario, alongside recreational areas and subtropical landscapes.

Parks & Gardens — Map

A

Doramas Park

A splendid park planted with rare dragos - extremely slow growing trees. This shady, pleasant park is great for relaxing.

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B

Plaza de Santa Ana

The main square where the most important buildings – the Town Hall and the majestic Catedral de Canarias – are located.

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C

Botanical Garden of the Canaries

Probably the largest botanical garden in Spain. Beautiful layout with a rich vegetation that includes many rare species.

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D

Parque Santa Catalina

Surrounded by many restaurants, bars and clubs, this park is a place to go if you want to experience the nightlife of Las Palmas.

Beatriz Mujica

E

Parque de La Mayordomía

Large suburban park in Tamaraceite featuring a historic 18th-century manor house, community vegetable gardens, and walking paths.

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F

Juan Pablo II

A spacious urban park featuring a 23-meter-high climbing wall, a large artificial pond with a waterfall, and dedicated sports areas.

G

Alameda de Colón

Historic 19th-century square featuring a monument to Christopher Columbus and surrounded by significant buildings like the Gabinete Literario and the Church of San Francisco.

H

Plaza de Cairasco

An elegant square in the Triana district, notable for its Art Nouveau architecture, the historic Gabinete Literario building, and the iconic Hotel Madrid.

I

Mirador Cuatro Cañones

A hilltop viewpoint park offering panoramic views of the city, the port, and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring historic cannons and terraced gardens.

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J

La Plaza de 3 árboles

Local neighborhood plaza and green space located in the upper district of the city.

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