This bookshop has a number of features that make it unique. One is that it is situated opposite some secondary schools and therefore stocks all sorts of textbooks, making it quite popular with students. Without a doubt, however, its most important feature is the telephone service offered. There is a separate number for each area of specialisation. For medical and computing requests, call +34 928 38 2834, technical and scientific +34 928 36 2791, and decorating and business +34 928 36 7706.
This shopping centre is situated close to Paseo de las Canteras and next to the Alfredo Krauss auditorium. It offers a host of different retail outlets, from restaurants (including McDonalds) and bars to a huge supermarket (Carrefour), as well as shops selling clothes (Zara, Mango etc.), music, computer products, children's goods, perfumes and more. Within the complex you'll also find a six-screen cinema, an outdoor terrace and a play area for children. There is a large, free car park with outdoor and covered areas. Its pyramid shape makes it visible from afar and it has become a commercial symbol of the city.
The Mercado Central is a busy farmers' market in the city that is a must-visit for tourists in order to learn more about the local scene. It comprises of stalls with vendors selling cheese, fruits, fresh vegetables, fish and meats at reasonable prices. Ideal for stocking up on groceries, the market is painted in red and is unmistakable.
This is one of the island's most famous cake shops and ice-cream parlors, located in busy Calle de Triana, the heart of one of Las Palmas' shopping areas. The decor is simple and classical, except for its tempting glass window through which its wide, colorful range of ice-creams can be seen, attracting passers-by to go in and try one. Among recommended specialties are the San Marcos and Arlequin (white chocolate and various flavors) ice-creams, the Mozart cake, and a wide range of tropical fruit ice-creams.
One of the many Zara shops which this chain has all over the world can be found on Calle Triana. The shop is located in an old, three-storey building which was recently renovated. The first floor is for women, the second for children and the third for men. The decoration is very modern and includes wood, metal and glass. They sell fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories at good prices and, as such, they have conquered the market aimed at young people. They have also developed their own perfume which is fast becoming very popular among the youngsters on the island.
Librería Sinopsis is a quaint bookstore in Gran Canaria, and one of the lesser known places to get your hands on some amazing collections of books. The theme is decidedly Japanese, and one can browse through a wide selection of authors and titles. The staff are good at recommending books, and can also source books for you.
Librería Sinopsis is a quaint bookstore in Gran Canaria, and one of the lesser known places to get your hands on some amazing collections of books. The theme is decidedly Japanese, and one can browse through a wide selection of authors and titles. The staff are good at recommending books, and can also source books for you.
This bookshop has a number of features that make it unique. One is that it is situated opposite some secondary schools and therefore stocks all sorts of textbooks, making it quite popular with students. Without a doubt, however, its most important feature is the telephone service offered. There is a separate number for each area of specialisation. For medical and computing requests, call +34 928 38 2834, technical and scientific +34 928 36 2791, and decorating and business +34 928 36 7706.
This shopping centre is situated close to Paseo de las Canteras and next to the Alfredo Krauss auditorium. It offers a host of different retail outlets, from restaurants (including McDonalds) and bars to a huge supermarket (Carrefour), as well as shops selling clothes (Zara, Mango etc.), music, computer products, children's goods, perfumes and more. Within the complex you'll also find a six-screen cinema, an outdoor terrace and a play area for children. There is a large, free car park with outdoor and covered areas. Its pyramid shape makes it visible from afar and it has become a commercial symbol of the city.
La Ballena is the first shopping mall in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria which was opened around the 1980s. You can find anything and everything you need here under one roof. There are shops with clothes and accessories, a multiplex, cafes, restaurants and other entertainment options. This mall is packed with locals and tourists who love peering into the shop windows or simply wish to have a cup of coffee. La Ballena is a place which will take care of all your retail therapy needs.
The Mercado Central is a busy farmers' market in the city that is a must-visit for tourists in order to learn more about the local scene. It comprises of stalls with vendors selling cheese, fruits, fresh vegetables, fish and meats at reasonable prices. Ideal for stocking up on groceries, the market is painted in red and is unmistakable.
This is one of the island's most famous cake shops and ice-cream parlors, located in busy Calle de Triana, the heart of one of Las Palmas' shopping areas. The decor is simple and classical, except for its tempting glass window through which its wide, colorful range of ice-creams can be seen, attracting passers-by to go in and try one. Among recommended specialties are the San Marcos and Arlequin (white chocolate and various flavors) ice-creams, the Mozart cake, and a wide range of tropical fruit ice-creams.