City in Gran Canaria, Spain
Las Palmas for solo travelers
Is Las Palmas good for solo travel?
Spain's biggest Atlantic city beach, with a year-round mild climate, cheap living and Europe's biggest nomad scene. Calima dust and a grey, windy north coast in winter are minor trade-offs.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 5/5 · Excellent for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Common in tourist areas |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women. Occasional catcalling near the port; watch drinks in busy bars and use taxis late at night. |
How to meet people in Las Palmas
Large nomad scene with Meetup groups and coworking events, surf schools at Las Canteras, language exchanges, social hostels and sunrise running groups.
Good things to do alone
- Surf or swim at Las Canteras
- Walk Vegueta and the Columbus House
- Eat fresh fish at Puerto de Mogán
- Hike Roque Nublo
- Join a sunrise beach run
Where to stay in Las Palmas
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Las Canteras and Guanarteme | Nomads: city beach, cafés, coworking, surf and walking |
| Vegueta and Triana | Historic old town, culture, local food, quiet evenings |
| Alcaravaneras | Residential and central, near the Parque de San Telmo |
| Ciudad Jardín | Calm, leafy and a bit upscale |
| Santa Catalina and La Isleta | Port area: cheaper rent, nightlife and rougher edges |
Solo travel across Spain
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Madrid | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Valencia | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Málaga | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Gran Canaria | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa del Sol | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Palma | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Las Palmas | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| San Sebastián | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Seville | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Mallorca | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Ibiza | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Tenerife | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Granada | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Bilbao | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Alicante | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Cádiz | 4/5 | Limited |
| Santiago de Compostela | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Blanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Costa Brava | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sitges | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Salamanca | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Córdoba | 3/5 | Limited |
| Marbella | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Menorca | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Toledo | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Benidorm | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Las Palmas good for solo travelers?
Excellent for solo travel (5/5). Spain's biggest Atlantic city beach, with a year-round mild climate, cheap living and Europe's biggest nomad scene.
How do you meet people in Las Palmas?
Large nomad scene with Meetup groups and coworking events, surf schools at Las Canteras, language exchanges, social hostels and sunrise running groups. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Las Palmas?
Common in tourist areas.
Is Las Palmas safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women. Occasional catcalling near the port; watch drinks in busy bars and use taxis late at night.
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