Las Palmas Cruise Port
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain · Other
Cruise ships dock at Muelle Santa Catalina — Cruise Berth, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Walkable Atlantic-island cruise port with beach and shopping right outside the gate.
At a glance
Port summary
Las Palmas docks at Puerto de la Luz, next to Las Canteras Beach. The historic Vegueta old town is 6 km south and reached by taxi or city bus.
Cruise docks
🚢 Muelle Santa Catalina — Cruise Berth
Inner cruise berth alongside the El Muelle shopping centre. Walking distance to Las Canteras Beach and the Santa Catalina district. Used by smaller and medium cruise ships.
📍 Latitude: 28.141138, Longitude: -15.426013
See dock on port map →🚢 Muelle Sanapú — Cruise Berth
Modern cruise pier on the inner side of the Reina Sofía mole — handles most large cruise calls. Coordinates approximate (OSM does not tag the pier feature itself). 5-minute walk to Parque de Santa Catalina and El Muelle.
📍 Latitude: 28.145402, Longitude: -15.428448
See dock on port map →Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
A flat 10-minute walk reaches Las Canteras Beach and the Santa Catalina district. Vegueta old town is 6 km south and not walkable.
📍 Walk west out of the cruise gate toward Parque de Santa Catalina
Most port-area taxis take cards but confirm before the ride. Ask for "Vegueta" or "Catedral" for the old town.
📍 Taxi rank at El Muelle shopping centre and at Parque de Santa Catalina
Guaguas Municipales lines 1 and 17 connect Santa Catalina to Triana and Vegueta. Contactless tap works on board.
📍 Estación de Guaguas Santa Catalina (5-minute walk from the pier)
Hop-on hop-off bus does a 14-stop loop covering Las Canteras and Vegueta — useful if you want a no-planning city tour.
📍 City Sightseeing stop at Parque de Santa Catalina
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards are fine for almost everything; carry €10–20 in coins for small cafés and bus fares.
Things to do
Auditorio Alfredo Kraus
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Striking modernist concert hall built into the rocks at the south end of Las Canteras.
🕐 Late afternoon for golden-hour photos
Vegueta Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander Las Palmas's UNESCO-tentative historic core around Plaza de Santa Ana.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat
Playa de Las Canteras
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Long protected city beach with a flat boardwalk and a natural reef shielding the bathing area.
🕐 All day; mornings calmer for swimming
Mercado del Puerto
Short stop🛒 Market
Historic 19th-century iron market a few minutes from the pier — now a popular tapas hall.
🕐 Lunchtime — most stalls open noon to 4pm
Mercado de Vegueta
Short stop🛒 Market
The historic city market — fish stalls, Canarian cheese counters and small lunch bars.
🕐 Late morning before stalls close
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Pino
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Twin-tower yellow basilica anchoring the wooden-balcony village of Teror.
🕐 Sunday morning when the village market is in full swing
Catedral de Santa Ana
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Five-century cathedral mixing Gothic and Neoclassical styles with a rooftop view.
🕐 Late morning when the rooftop terrace is open
Casa de Colón
🏛️ Museum
Museum inside a colonial mansion where Columbus is said to have stayed in 1492.
🕐 Morning to avoid coach groups
Faro de Maspalomas
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Tall 19th-century lighthouse anchoring the south end of Maspalomas beach and promenade.
🕐 Late afternoon for sunset over the Atlantic
Roque Nublo
📸 Viewpoint
Volcanic basalt monolith at 1700 m with a 1-hour return hike and panoramic island views.
🕐 Mid-morning before clouds build
El Confital
🌿 Nature
Rugged volcanic coast at the back of La Isleta with surf breaks and tidal pools.
🕐 Calm sea days; afternoon for sunset
Dunas de Maspalomas
🌿 Nature
Protected Sahara-like sand dunes stretching to a long resort beach on the south coast.
🕐 Early morning or late afternoon to dodge midday heat
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Your ship docks directly at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria cruise terminal in Spain.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Yes. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Local bus, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Las Palmas de Gran Canaria independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and are cards accepted?
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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