Central Tour - Tafira

We suggest you start your tour of the centre of the island at Tafira Baja and Tafira Alta – two wealthy suburbs of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with magnificent residences, built in a variety of architectural styles, surrounded by beautiful gardens. With their colourful, multi-styled villas, these two upmarket suburbs have managed to maintain their original colonial style ambiance.

In Tafira Alta, favoured residential area of Las Palmas’ financial elite and wealthy foreigners, the Italian country-house style with spacious terraces, verandas and magnificent gardens prevails. Here, at the beginning of the 20th century, the British built elegant hotels – including Los Frailes – where historical political meetings took place.

Upon entering Tafira Baja you’ll find the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, founded in 1989 and built in a predominately neoclassical style – albeit with some Bauhaus influences.

The highlight of Tafira Baja remains, however, the Jardin Botánico Canario Vieira y Clavijo where from the moment you park, you’ll be able to tune into the beauty of birdsong.