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Self-Guided Podcast Tour Las Palmas: Between Surf and Ships

Gran Canaria, Spainby Red Thread

3.1 hours
Free cancellation
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Up to 99 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Las Palmas is a city with a split personality, divided by a narrow strip of land and defined by two radically different shores. On one side, the wild, volcanic Atlantic crashes against a surfer’s paradise. On the other, massive cargo ships loom over calm, sheltered beaches in one of Europe’s busiest ports. Join us on this immersive walk across the Istmo de Guanarteme, where we will decode the geological secrets, the British mercantile history, and the striking visual contradictions that make this island metropolis so utterly unique. - A 7.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 185 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Sensory & Emotional Cities and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

1
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
10 min
The wild southern tip of Canteras beach, where a monumental concert hall watches over intense volcanic surf.
2
Stop 2
10 min
A calm, golden stretch of beach where the protective volcanic reef becomes visible.
3
Mercado del Puerto
10 min
A 19th-century wrought-iron market that bridges the gap between the beach and the industrial port.
4
Stop 4
10 min
The cosmopolitan social hub of the city, historically shaped by British merchants and early tourism.
5
Stop 5
10 min
A preserved 1900 British shipping warehouse that tells the story of the city’s industrial logistics.
6
Stop 6
10 min
An exclusive yacht club representing the elite, leisurely relationship with the sheltered eastern waters.
7
Playa de las Alcaravaneras
10 min
A surreal public beach where local leisure coexists intimately with massive industrial cargo ships.
8
Muelle deportivo de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
10 min
The modern marina that synthesizes the city’s maritime identity, serving as the launchpad for transatlantic adventures.

Meeting and pickup

From Las Palmas's main station, take local public transport toward Auditorio Alfredo Kraus and La Cícer. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the meeting point. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Muelle Deportivo, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Las Palmas's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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