Las Palmas Map, Spain
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Las Palmas History
Las Palmas was undisturbed by mainlanders until 1478, when the Aragonese captain Juan Rejon conquered the Canary Islands at the request of the king of Spain. Las Palmas was founded at the exact place where the Spanish troops first set camp, under a grove of palm trees, hence the city’s name. The Canary Islands became a part of the Kingdom of Castille, and Las Palmas quickly developed into a prosperous port where... read moreLas Palmas Travel Guide
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is proud of its Puerto de la Luz harbor, which is the most important harbor in the whole of Europe. In fact, it is this harbor that gave the city the cosmopolitan image it has today. read moreLas Palmas Nightlife
In addition to all this, Las Palmas also has something to offer if you feel that lady luck is knocking, which is a casino. The Gran Casino Las Palmas is part of the Hotel Santa Catalina. The casino has a blackjack table, two French roulette tables, a poker table and over fifty slot machines for you to try your luck in. read moreLas Palmas Sightseeing
There is a statue of aboriginal people trying to avoid capture in the park, which is said to symbolize the resistance of chief Doramas against Spanish outsiders. It is after this chief that this park has been named. An interesting museum read moreThings about Las Palmas you may be interested in
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