Photos: Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bengt Nyman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 FOTO:Fortepan — ID 30403: Adományozó/Donor: Schiffer Pál. archive copy at the Wayback Machine, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Bengt Nyman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 FOTO:Fortepan — ID 30403: Adományozó/Donor: Schiffer Pál. archive copy at the Wayback Machine, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Castillo de la Luz and the harbour that watched for pirates
Your local guide
Marta Rodríguez
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Highlights
- A sixteenth-century fort built against raiders
- Thick round walls that once held off invasions
- Parque de Santa Catalina's palm-lined square
- The old customs building across the road
- How a defended coast became a public one
About this tour
This call covers the old defences of the port, starting at Castillo de la Luz, a squat sixteenth-century fort that once guarded Las Palmas from raiders arriving by sea. From there Marta walks to Parque de Santa Catalina, the square that grew up around the harbour once the threat had passed. The session traces how a defensive coastline turned into a public one.
Marta starts with a short check of sound and signal before the walk begins at the fort. She takes the stretch between stops slowly, taking questions about the raids and the harbour's later history as they arrive, and closes with a short written note on what was covered.
It suits viewers who like their history tied to a specific building rather than a general timeline. Anyone planning a longer stay in Las Palmas will find it a useful first orientation to the old port.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria before heading out.
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Castillo de la Luz 21 min
The sixteenth-century fort sits low over the old harbour, and the camera follows its thick round walls while Marta explains why this small stone tower once had to hold off English and Dutch raiders.
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Parque de Santa Catalina 21 min
A wide seafront square lined with palms, once the edge of town and now a gathering spot for the whole city, where Marta points out the old customs building across the road.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Gofio and Triana, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Canary time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, showing you Castillo de la Luz and Parque de Santa Catalina live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the old port live with my phone.
Times shown in Canary time (WET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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