Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Apartments, Villas and Commercial Property

The city's best-known area is Las Canteras, a long sheltered urban beach with a promenade, cafés and flats along the seafront. Triana and Vegueta are the historic districts, with colonial-era buildings, markets and the cathedral. Ciudad Jardín and Alcaravaneras are leafy residential neighbourhoods, and Tafira, on higher ground, has larger villas. The port and La Isleta peninsula add working-harbour character.

The international airport is about 20 km south of the city, and the climate is mild throughout the year, which attracts remote workers, retirees and winter visitors. Other Spanish markets in our data are Adeje on Tenerife, Marbella and Alicante; they are different regions, not neighbours.

Foreigners can buy freely in Spain, apart from some military or border zones, and you need an NIE tax number. In the Canary Islands, resale homes pay a regional transfer tax (ITP) of about 6.5%, while new homes pay IGIC, the islands' version of VAT, at 7%, plus stamp duty (AJD). Add notary, registry and legal fees, so verify the total with a local lawyer. Spain's golden visa ended on 3 April 2025.

Non-resident mortgages usually cover around 60% to 70% of the price. Read the Spain buying guide, the Spain financing page and the Spain overview.