Friday, 09 December 2016 09:26

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria Voted The Coolest Destination In Europe

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City is Tripadvisor's top European emerging destination Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City is Tripadvisor's top European emerging destination www.photosgrancanaria.com

The travel world is catching up with what we've known for years: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria city is cool. And now, it's Number 1º on Tripadvisor's list of Europe's Top Emerging Destinations.

Las Palmas tops the authoritative list ahead of other funky spots like Tbilisi in Georgia, Malaga in Spain, and cities such as Bologna, Faro and Bucharest. It's also at Number 8º on Tripadvisor's global list of emerging destinations.

Already famous as the city with the best weather in the world, Europe's top city beach (at least), and as one of the world's top digital nomads hangouts, Las Palmas is now getting the recognition that it deserves as a cool city with a unique atmosphere with Canarian, Spanish and Latino influences

Locals already know that Gran Canaria's capital city, and the largest city in the Canary Islands, has been buzzing for several years now thanks to new rooftop bars, a thriving coworking and digital nomad scene, boutique hotels, a busy cruise ship port, and the rise of surf tourism

Combined with the exceptional Las Canteras city beach, plus four other urban beaches, and its authentic atmosphere, Las Palmas city is fast getting the recognition it deserves as a city break destination that is completely different from the island's resorts. 

And people don't just come to Las Palmas for a few days on the beach. Las Palmas has a growing Spanish language learning industry, lots of surf schools and beachside hostels, a thriving tapas scene, and dozens of quality restaurants. 

More Gran Canaria Info articles on Las Palmas city

See our Las Palmas section for loads of useful information about the city.

For more information about living and working in Gran Canaria, see our super-useful resident's website Gran Canaria Guru

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  • Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?
    Exchange Money In Gran Canaria Or At Home?

    Visitors to Gran Canaria often ask whether it is better to exchange their local currency for euros at home or in Gran Canaria. 

    The answer is that it is almost always better to buy your euros at home than it is to bring pounds to Gran Canaria and use local banks or currency exchanges. This rule of thumb applies all over the world. A currency is almost always cheaper the further away you are from the place you can spend it (because demand for it is lower). 

    Exchange rates are almost always better at home than in Gran Canaria

    You are very likely to get a better exchange rate using a British currency exchange specialist or local bank. Many of these companies will deliver your euros to your home.

    One of the best rates in the UK is often from the post office, especially if you do it well in advance.

    The only way you'll get a better rate in Gran Canaria than at home is if the exchange rate changes while you are travelling and this is rare. 

    You also have to bear in mind that currency exchanges in Gran Canaria are getting rarer and some local banks don't exchange money for non-clients. 

    To Transfer large amouynts of money to Gran Canaria, or to make regular transfers, always use a reputable currency broker such as Currencies Direct. This will save you money on exchange rates and bank charges and is highky secure. 

    The risk of bringing cash to Gran Canaria

    Another important factor to consider is the risk of bringing cash to Gran Canaria: If it is lost or stolen, there is no way of getting it back. 

    It is much safer to bring a debit or credit card and use local bank ATMs to take out money. These days, a good option is a pre-charged debit card. 

    Cards may be slightly more expensive that carrying cash, unless you seek out a bank card with low commissions, but it is much more secure. 

    Bank ATMs like Bankia, Santander and BBVA often charge lower rates than the ATMs in shopping centres and busy tourist areas.

    Alex Says: Always select the Euro option at ATMs in Gran Canaria because the exchange rate is much better than if you opt for the Local Currency option. The same applies when you pay by card in shops and restaurants.

    See our Gran Canaria Tips section for more nuggets of useful local information.

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