Las Palmas · Canarias
Vegueta
- Province
- Las Palmas
- Declared
- 1973
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
Vegueta is a heritage town in the province of Las Palmas, Canarias, Spain. It was designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles) in 1973.
The oldest quarter of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, where the cathedral, the house Columbus stayed in, and a dense cluster of historic plazas and churches survive largely intact from the Spanish colonial era.
Key facts
- Province
- Las Palmas
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico (declared 1973)
Heritage & Monuments
Vegueta holds the historical core of Las Palmas. The Cathedral of the Canaries anchors the quarter, facing Plaza de Santa Ana alongside the Casas Consistoriales and the Palacio Episcopal. Nearby stand the Casa de Colón, the Ermita de San Antonio Abad, and several old churches including Santo Domingo de Guzmán, San Agustín, and San Francisco de Borja.
The Museo Canario, the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno, and the traditional Mercado de Vegueta round out what is a remarkably concentrated area of historic buildings.
Museums in Vegueta
Museum data and ratings from Google. Check opening hours before you go.
Where to stay in Vegueta
Hotels, guesthouses and holiday rentals in and around Vegueta, with live prices.
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Where to eat in Vegueta
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Canarias is known for Papas arrugadas con mojo, Mojo and Gofio, among 6 regional specialities.
Traditional food & drink in Canarias →Location
Quick answers
Is Vegueta worth visiting?▾
The oldest quarter of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, where the cathedral, the house Columbus stayed in, and a dense cluster of historic plazas and churches survive largely intact from the Spanish colonial era.
Why is Vegueta a heritage town?▾
Vegueta is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico, declared in 1973, Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
What is the traditional food in Canarias?▾
Canarias is known for Papas arrugadas con mojo, Mojo, Gofio and Queso Palmero. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Vegueta.
What is there to see in Vegueta?▾
Vegueta holds the historical core of Las Palmas. The Cathedral of the Canaries anchors the quarter, facing Plaza de Santa Ana alongside the Casas Consistoriales and the Palacio Episcopal.
Which heritage towns are near Vegueta?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Triana, Arucas, Santa Brígida and Teror.
Part of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Vegueta is one of 2 designated heritage sites in the municipality of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
See all 2 sites in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria →Nearby heritage towns
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Vegueta makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 4 September 2026.