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From
pubs
and
clubs
to
discotheques,
Las
Palmas
has it
all
and
entertainment
runs
the
whole
night
through.
The
city
also
provides
ample
monuments
and
museums,
all
worth
visiting.
Examples
include
the
Cathedral,
Casa
de
Colon
which
is
Columbus's
old
house,
the
Nestor
Museum
and
the
Exhibition
Hall.
The
Canarian
Museum,
located
in the
old
quarter
provides
a wide
array
of
artefacts
depicting
Canarian
life
over
the
ages.
One of
the
best
exhibits
are
the
mummies
of
ancient
inhabitants
of the
island.
The
climate
on the
island
is
totally
unique,
mainly
due to
the
trade
winds.
It has
an
average
summer
temperature
of 23
degrees
and an
average
winter
temperature
of 18
degrees
which
is a
perfect
lure
for
the
millions
of
tourists
who
arrive
via
the
Gran
Canaria
International
Airport.
The
island
also
has
one of
the
most
important
ports
in
Spain.
The
Puerto
de la
Luz
copes
with
fishing
fleets
and
ships
from
all
over
the
world.
Gran
Canaria
covers
an
area
of
1,532
square
kilometres
and is
known
as 'a
miniature
continent'.
It has
been
known
to
have
snow
on its
highest
peak
yet
just
40km
away
the
sun
has
been
beating
down
on
bathing
tourists.
Getting
around
the
island
is
easy
and
travelling
from
north
to
south,
you
will
see
such
contrasts
from
pine
trees
and
forest
to
sand
dunes,
almost
desert
like.
Gran
Canaria
is an
absolute
paradise
for
those
who
enjoy
water
sports
and
every
type
is
catered
for
from
water-skiing
through
to
sailing.
The
island
has
also
become
an
important
location
for
windsurfing,
with
world
championships
being
held
at
Bahia
Feliz
and El
Aguila
Beach.
There
is an
excellent
motorway
connecting
Las
Palmas
to the
tourist
area
in the
southern
part
of the
island
which
makes
travel
here
very
easy.
All
along
the
route
there
are
tiny
villages
and
ports
worthy
of a
visit.
For
golf
fanatics,
try
Las
Palmas
Golf
Club,
the
oldest
in
Spain.
Located
just
15
minutes
away
from
the
capital,
it has
spectacular
scenery. |
