Gran Canaria Shopping and Districts

(Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain)

Gran Canaria has long been an important commercial centre, with a good selection of shopping centres and districts, together with a busy port, street markets and low duties on many imported items. Catering for its enormous tourism market, many of Gran Canaria's shops and shopping centres are aimed at tourists, offering a range of Gran Canaria souvenirs.

However, Gran Canaria also offers plenty of serious shopping opportunities for those who enjoy this pastime, with a good selection of shopping areas in most of Gran Canaria's cities and towns. The capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas is home to the highest concentration of shops on the island, particularly around the shopper's street of Calle Mayor de Triana area, where many shops are housed in extremely historic buildings, contrasting with more modern shops. Other notable shopping strips in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria include the Calle Viera y Clavijo and Calle Cano streets.


The Avenida Mesa y López is another popular shopping district in Las Palmas, where you will find Gran Canaria's most famous and prestigious department store, El Corte Inglés, together with many smaller local shops and fashion boutiques. Nearby, the Parque Santa Catalina has become known for its inexpensive electrical goods.

There are around 20 main shopping centres throughout the island of Gran Canaria. The best shopping centres in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria include 7 Palmas, Arenas, La Ballena and also El Muelle. In the Santa Lucia area of Gran Canaria, the shopping centres of Atlántico and La Ciel are worth a visit, while the San Bartolomé de Tirajana region is known for its shopping centres of Faro 2 and Melonerash.

Street markets in Gran Canaria are always popular with visitors to the island, with the best bargains being found at the markets on the southern side of the island. Catering more for tourists, these markets offer endless stalls, diverse shopping opportunities and countless gift ideas. Inland, traditional weekly street markets concentrate more on local produce, with farmers selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meats and cheeses.

Opening Hours

Most shops on Gran Canaria are limited to no more than 72 shopping hours each week. Opening from 10:00 until as late as 20:00, shops in Gran Canaria often take a long lunch break during the afternoon siesta time, for around three hours, at sometime between 13:00 to 17:00, remaining closed on most Sundays.

Shops and Shopping Centres

Alcampo
Address: Urbanización La Mareta, Telde, Gran Canaria, 35200, Canary Islands, Spain
A popular hypermarket in Gran Canaria's Telde area, Alcampo is easy to reach and features food, electric goods, clothing, jewellery and more, together with a car park and additional adjacent shops.

El Corte Inglés
Address: Avenida Mesa y López, 18, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, 35007, Canary Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 928 26 3000
One of the most famous department store chains in Spain, El Corte Inglés is associated with quality and a huge range of goods. Gran Canaria's El Corte Inglés is no exception and features 12 floors, with clothing, furniture, music, homeware, a food hall and park. El Corte Inglés is situated in the Santa Catalina of Las Palmas and provides a memorable shopping experience that will not disappoint.

Hipercor
Address: Avda Pintor Felo Monzón, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, 35018, Canary Islands, Spain
Tel: +34 928 42 3000
Hipercor is a major hypermarket is the Escaleritas area of Gran Canaria and features an enormous selection of food, homeware accessories and clothes, together with a substantial car park, easily fulfilling most shopping needs.

Centro Comercial Kashbah
Address: Plaza de Playa del Inglés, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, 35100, Canary Islands, Spain
The Centro Comercial Kashbah is a popular group of shops in the Playa del Inglés square, comprising fashion boutiques, souvenirs shops and more. This area of Gran Canaria is also known for its lively nightlife.

Centro Comercial Las Arenas
Address: Carretera del Rincón, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, 35010, Canary Islands, Spain
The Centro Comercial Las Arenas is a major shopping centre, located near to Paseo de las Canteras. Offering a good variety of shops, cafés and restaurants, other attractions here include a supermarket, a multi-screen cinema and children's playground.

Yumbo Centrum
Address: Avenida EE UU, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
With four floors overflowing with shops, Yumbo Centrum is a major 24-hour shopping complex close to Gran Canaria's Playa del Inglés beach, offering everything you could possibly need, with around 200 different shops and businesses, including clothing stores, gift shops, banks, supermarkets, restaurants and a nearby tourist information centre.