8 days in Canary Islands Itinerary

As the largest city in the Canary Islands, Las Palmas serves as a popular vacation destination, encompassing lively island culture and all the modern amenities of a major metropolis.

Head to Yumbo Centrum and Centro Comercial las Arenasfor plenty of shopping. Get a sense of the local culture at Vegueta and Bodegas Mondalon. Get out of town with these interesting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria side-trips: Guachinche Vina Cantera (in Valsequillo), Maspalomas (Yacimiento Punta Mujeres & La Charca) and Agaete (Maipes de Agaete & Bodega Los Berrazales). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Las Canteras Beach, pick up some local products at Mercado del Puerto, indulge in some personalized pampering at Gran Massage - Massage Gran Canaria Maspalomas Playa del Ingles, and have unforgettable encounters with Buceo Norte.

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Berlin, Germany to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Berlin to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 30th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.