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Las Palmas · Photo by Hotellook Las Palmas' best cheap eats average €3.50 to €6.50 per dish, with no tourist traps in the Mercado de San Telmo. I learned this the hard way after paying €12 for a sad "seafood paella" near the port—save your euros for authentic spots. Top 5 Cheap Eats Under €6.50 Stick to these spots in Vegueta and San Telmo for real Canarian flavors: La Cueva del Pescador (Vegueta): Seafood paella €7.50 at lunch, but get the €2.50 tapas plate before 3pm. Avoid weekends—queues stretch to the street. Mercado de San Telmo (San Telmo): Papas arrugadas with mojo sauce €3.50. Order at stall #7—ask for "mojo rojo" for authentic spice. Open 8am-2pm daily. El Rincón de la Mar (Playa de las Canteras): €2.50 bocadillos (sandwiches) with local cheese. Walk past the cruise ship docks to avoid tourist prices. La Casona (Vegueta): Conejo en salmorejo (rabbit stew) €6.50. Only open for lunch—closed Mondays and Tuesdays. St...

Las Palmas · Photo by Hotellook Hotels Near Gran Canaria Airport? Let Me Set the Record Straight Picture this: It’s 2 AM, you’re jet-lagged, and you’ve just landed at Gran Canaria (LPA) airport. You scroll through your phone, searching for "hotels near airport," only to find a place promising "3-minute walk to terminal." You book it. Then, 20 minutes later, you’re stuck in traffic, realizing you’re 15km from the airport. I’ve been there—twice. My advice? Forget "near." Focus on smart location and transport. Here’s where to actually stay for a smooth Gran Canaria start. Why "Near Airport" is a Trap (And What to Do Instead) Las Palmas city center (where most great hotels are) is 15-20 minutes from LPA by car. "Near airport" hotels often mean higher prices for minimal comfort. Instead, book your airport transfer first —it’s cheaper and stress-free. I always recommend the official airport bus (Línea A) from terminal t...