The Gran Canarian poet Tomás Morales said about Calle Mayor de Triana that it was the “main aorta of the capital… wide, modern, rich and industrious…” And this neighborhood, which has the same name as its main street, was and … Read More

The Canarii or Canarians were the first settlers of the island. Coming from North Africa, they were of Berber origin, and developed agriculture, livestock and fishing. The Canary Museum is dedicated exclusively to the first Canarians and shows aspects of … Read More

Visit La Casa de Colón and discover the history of the navigator’s voyages to America and his link with the Canary Islands. During his first trip to America, Christopher Columbus stopped in the city to repair one of his ships. … Read More

Located in the heart of Vegueta, the city’s historic neighborhood, this rectangular square, for several centuries, was the center of political, cultural and religious life. It houses the most important building of religious architecture in the Canary Islands: The Cathedral … Read More