Central - Tafira
In the centre of the island are Tafira Baja and Tafira Alta – two wealthy suburbs of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with magnificent residences, built in a variety of architectural styles and surrounded by beautiful gardens. With their colourful, multi-styled villas, these two up-market suburbs have managed to maintain their original colonial-style ambiance.
Tafira Alta is the favoured residential area of Las Palmas’ financial elite and wealthy foreigners, combining 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 Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo where from the moment you park, you’ll be able to tune into the beauty of birdsong.
Tafira Alta is the favoured residential area of Las Palmas’ financial elite and wealthy foreigners, combining 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 Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo where from the moment you park, you’ll be able to tune into the beauty of birdsong.
