Shopping Centers in Gran Canaria. Shopping is not only a good diversion from the blazing sun and beach, but also a good idea because in relation to mainland Europe, the prices in Gran Canaria is cheap. We would like you to get the best shopping experience, and have carefully handpicked the best shopping centers on the island. The best time of year to shop is during the sale, which takes place twice a year, right after the Holy Three Kings Day (6 January) and in summer (early July). Each sale lasts about two months.


The capital Las Palmas is the island’s commercial center. Here you’ll find all the big chain stores – both Spanish and international. In addition, interesting specialty stores and major shopping malls. Las Palmas is shopping town no. 1 on Gran Canaria, and recommended a visit during the holidays. Streets “Avenida Mesa y Lopez” and “Calle Mayor de Triana” (Old Town) is considered to be the city’s commercial district. Also “Viera y Clavijo” and “Calle Cano” are popular shopping streets.

Shopping streets in Gran Canaria

Triana street in Las Palmas, Calle Mayor de Triana, a lively pedestrian street that stretches from Vegueta and over a kilometer north. Many fashion stores have moved to the more modern shopping street Avenida Mesa y Lopez, but it lacks much of the charm that Triana offers. Do you go to Triana street you will see beautiful historic buildings with small specialty shops in the side streets. Here’s fashion brands such as Zara, Benetton, Marks and Spencer – and many many more. The street has a relaxed atmosphere, and in the side streets one can find more interesting specialty stores as well as cafes and restaurants.

Around Parque Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, which is more a plaza than a park, is a variety of shops selling everything of electronics, including cameras, gadgets, games and the like.

In the old city of Las Palmas is the food market “El Mercado Publico de Vegueta” who have lived here since 1854. The place offers vegetables, fruits, fresh fish and meat mm. If you prefer to go to a flea market, it is recommended to visit the park “Parque Blanco” at the port of Las Palmas. Every Sunday. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. find flea market place and has sales of everything between heaven and earth.

The streets Calle Tomás Miller, Calle Luis Morote and Calle Alfredo L. Jones were all part of the original shopping district in Las Palmas, before shopping centers acquired. In some of these easy chaotic and crowded bazaar-like shops it is still possible to bargain.

The wide avenue Mesa y López is the city’s main artery, and here lies the famous Spanish department store chain El Corte Inglés. In this street are also many trendy shoe shops and Spanish high street brands as Caramelo and Massimo Dutti.

Shopping Centers in Gran Canaria

Good shopping centers and department stores in Gran Canaria where you’ll find most of what you need.

1. Shopping Center El Mirador Gran Canaria

The shopping center El Mirador is the largest of the Canary Islands and opened in November 2010 and has a total of 123 stores – on 2 floors. There are also several cafés and restaurants. The shopping center is located 14 km south of Las Palmas and 43 km northeast of Playa del Inglés. El Mirador is located almost inside the Las Palmas, so one should possibly go there if you want to spend a day in Las Palmas. It is the best shopping center on the island, they have even Primark for those who think that it is fun. The center offers visitors a wide variety of goods, and one finds among other things fashion boutiques, sports shops, hypermarket, hair and beauty salon, perfumery and toy store. The most famous fashion brands that center leads are Zara, Mango, Bershka, Stradivarius, Women’s Secret, H & M and Jack & Jones. From the mall has great views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Contact El Mirador Shopping Center
Hours: Monday – Saturday. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: Centro Comercial El Mirador, Autovia GC-1, Salida 5, 35220 Jinamar
Website: www.ccelmirador.com

2. Shopping Center El Corte Ingles Gran Canaria

El Corte Ingles is one of the most famous department store chains in Spain, and has a large selection of quality goods. Department store in Las Palmas is located near Santa Catalina Park, and has sales of fashion apparel for the whole family, furniture, shoes, electronics, shoes, interior – and much much more. El Corte Ingles in Las Palmas also has a large supermarket. Department store chain was founded in 1940 and has nearly 60 branches in Spain. The main warehouse is located in Madrid.

Contact El Corte Inglés Shopping Center
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 09.30 to 21.30. Sunday: Closed.
Address: Avenida Mesa y López 15, 35007 Las Palmas
Website: www.elcorteingles.es

3. Yumbo shopping Center Gran Canaria

Yumbo Centrum is a large shopping center in Playa del Inglés, in southern Gran Canaria. The center opened in 1982 and currently has more than 200 shops, bars, cafés and restaurants – on 4 floors. Outside the center is a large square and greenery. Yumbo Centrum business with sales of fashion apparel, electronics, jewelry, groceries, perfumes and souvenirs – just to mention a few. In the evening transforms center from being a commercial district into a lively nightlife area with numerous bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues.
Hours: Daily at. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Contact Yumbo Centrum Shopping Center
Address: Avenida de Espana, 35100 Playa del Ingles
Website: yumbocentrum.com

4. La Ballena Shopping Center Gran Canaria

The shopping center La Ballena is located in the Southwestern part of Las Palmas – about 6 km west of the old town Vegueta. The center opened in 1993 and has almost 120 shops, cafés and restaurants. La Ballena has a great selection of fashion stores, where one can also buy shoes, jewelry, perfume / cosmetics and handbags. Some of the most famous fashion brands that are here are, inter alia, Claire’s, Pull & Bear, C & A and Punt Roma. The mall also houses the large supermarket Carrefour. Outside the mall is a large play area for children.

Contact La Ballena Shopping Center
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Carretera General del Norte 112, 35013 Las Palmas
Website: centrocomerciallaballena.com

5. Centro Comercial Atlántico Gran Canaria

The shopping center Atlantico is located on the southeast coast of Gran Canaria, in the town of Vecindario. The center is 22 km northeast of Playa del Inglés. Atlantico has over 100 shops, restaurants and cafés, and here one can find fashion clothing, accessories, interior decoration, toys, cosmetics mm. In addition, hyper market Carrefour building. Shopping Center also offers free Wi-Fi, and has facilities like a children’s club, a hair salon, ATMs, bank and post office. There are also 11 movie theaters in the center. The most famous fashion shops in Atlantico is ia Stradivarius, Zara, Women’s Secret, Springfield, Mango and Jack & Jones.

Contact Centro Comercial Atlántico
Hours: Every day at. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: C. Adargoma, 35110 Vecindario
Website: www.ccatlantico.com

6. 7 Palmas Shopping Center Gran Canaria

7 Palmas is a large shopping and entertainment center, located approximately 4 km southwest of Las Palmas city center. The center opened in 2002 and has 90 stores and restaurants – on 4 floors. Here you can eg shop fashion clothes, shoes, accessories, sporting goods, Interior items and toys. In addition, a hair salon, bank, pharmacy, 9 cinemas and outdoor play area. The most famous fashion brands that are here are Blanco, Claire’s, Corte Field, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Stradivarius, Zara and Women ‘Secret.

Contact 7 Palmas Shopping Center
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Avenida Pintor Felo Monzón 44, 35019 Las Palmas
Website: centrocomercial7palmas.com

7. Centro Comercial El Muelle

The shopping center El Muelle is beautifully situated by the harbor (Puerto de la Luz) in the capital Las Palmas, northeast of Gran Canaria. El Muelle has about 60 shops and 30 restaurants, bars and cafes. In addition, a bowling alley, movie theaters and a large open-air disco. It is a short distance from the center to the Santa Catalina Park. El Muelle has a good selection of shops, which has sales of, inter alia, fashion clothing, shoes, accessories, perfumes, books and sportswear. Some of the most famous fashion brands found in El Muelle is ia Zara, Mango, Blanco, Benetton, Stradivarius and Guess.

Contact Centro Comercial El Muelle
Hours: Every day at. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Address: Muelle Santa Catalina, 35008 Las Palmas
Website: www.ccelmuelle.es

8. La Estrella Shopping Area

Shopping Area La Estrella is very popular among local Gran Canaria. There is a group of buildings on both sides of the highway, which is located in Telde, a town halfway between the airport and Las Palmas. On one side lists the French “Alcampo” hypermarket. Beside it you will find the best DIY store on the island, the French “Leroy Merlin” store. Alongside these features furniture giant Ikea opened a massive new store on 31 July 2012. On the other side of the highway there is a Decathlon store, which is the largest sporting goods store on the island. Next door is an extensive shop called Macro. Only businesses and individuals who have shops are allowed to go shopping there. There is ample free parking available in front of all the buildings, and the best days to go are weekdays. Fridays and Saturdays it gets crowded.

9. El Tablero Shopping Center

El Tablero Shopping Center is one of the newest centers, and is the closest to Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. It is just off the highway GC-1, in the southern part of the island. It has quality shops such as Zara, Timberland, and a HiperDino supermarket, but is not as big as the Atlantico Centre.

10. IKEA Shopping Center Gran Canaria

Ikea, Telde (by freeway GC-1, avfart 7B). Møbelhuset located in Telde municipality in commercial area of ​​La Mareta, close the freeway GC-1 and next to the supermarket Alcampo a distance south of Las Palmas.

11. Las Arenas Shopping Centre Gran Canaria

Las Arenas Shopping Centre in Las Palmas is located right beside the concert hall “Auditorio Alfredo Kraus” – in the southern part of Canteras beach. The center has become a commercial symbol of the capital – with its distinctive pyramid-shaped building. Las Arenas has well over 100 shops and restaurants – with sales of ia fashion clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts, toys and sporting goods. Some famous fashion brands that entered here is Blanco, Adidas, Claire’s, Guess, Stradivarius, Mango, Jack & Jones and Mango. In the center are also 6 movie theaters, children’s play area and the large supermarket Carrefour.

Contact Las Arenas Gran Canaria
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Carretera del Rincón, 35010 Las Palmas
Website: cclasarenas.com

General info about shopping in Gran Canaria

Most shops in Gran Canaria can “only” be open 72 hours a week. Shops open happily at 1000 and closes at 2000. Siesta is still common, and it usually lasts from 1300 to 1700. Most shops are also closed on Sundays. Did you hire in Las Palmas there are good parking facilities at all shopping centers and car parks close to the shopping streets.

Need Car hire to get the shopping done?

Now a day’s it is very popular to rent a car on your holiday in Gran Canaria. The majority choose to pick up a car at Las Palmas Airport. With car rental you and your family have the opportunity to take pleasant day trips in Gran Canaria, take exciting excursions at your own pace and not be dependent on public transport. By comparing prices of car rental from several companies, you can save a lot of money. Check your prices on car hire in Spain now.

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