svg-logo
quick facts
quick facts
quick facts
Show all quick factsshow all
cover image

Culture

section type iconCustoms

Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? Yes. Spain is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.

Etiquette tips

Greet people even when you usually wouldn't! When you enter an elevator or a bus, it's expected to greet people.

How to great people

Spanish people normally greet each other with two kisses (one on each cheek). However, if you feel uncomfortable with this tradition you can also shake hands or give a quick hug. You also don't have to do this with people you don't know.

Tipping norms

10% (tipping is not mandatory)

section type iconFood

National dish

Papas Arrugadas — boiled potato dish traditional to the Canary Islands.

Papas arrugadas
© Vladimir Mironov

Must try local food

1
Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".

2
Mojo sauce
Mojo sauce

A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.

3
Pella de Gofio
Pella de Gofio

Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.

4
Puchero Canario
Puchero Canario

A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.

1
Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".

2
Mojo sauce
Mojo sauce

A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.

3
Pella de Gofio
Pella de Gofio

Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.

4
Puchero Canario
Puchero Canario

A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.

1
Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef and vegetables, the literal translation of the dish is "old clothes".

2
Mojo sauce
Mojo sauce

A fragrant garlic-and-herb sauce with chiles and vinegar.

3
Pella de Gofio
Pella de Gofio

Can be salty or sweet, made from toasted flour paste formed into a round tube.

4
Puchero Canario
Puchero Canario

A traditional Canary islands stew made from meat and vegetables.

previous
next

Restaurants to visit

Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and good food guaranteed.

1
Amigo Camilo
Amigo Camiloopen link

A great seafood restaurant right by the beach.

2
Bodegón Pachichi
Bodegón Pachichiopen link

A local tavern with delicious traditional meals to try.

3
Allende Triana
Allende Trianaopen link

A good choice for tapas & wine.

4
Poemas by hermanos Padrón
Poemas by hermanos Padrónopen link

When you're in the mood for fine dining with locally sourced ingredients.

5
Las Canteras Family Restaurant
Las Canteras Family Restaurantopen link

Small traditional seafood restaurant beloved by locals.

1
Amigo Camilo
Amigo Camiloopen link

A great seafood restaurant right by the beach.

2
Bodegón Pachichi
Bodegón Pachichiopen link

A local tavern with delicious traditional meals to try.

3
Allende Triana
Allende Trianaopen link

A good choice for tapas & wine.

4
Poemas by hermanos Padrón
Poemas by hermanos Padrónopen link

When you're in the mood for fine dining with locally sourced ingredients.

5
Las Canteras Family Restaurant
Las Canteras Family Restaurantopen link

Small traditional seafood restaurant beloved by locals.

1
Amigo Camilo
Amigo Camiloopen link

A great seafood restaurant right by the beach.

2
Bodegón Pachichi
Bodegón Pachichiopen link

A local tavern with delicious traditional meals to try.

3
Allende Triana
Allende Trianaopen link

A good choice for tapas & wine.

4
Poemas by hermanos Padrón
Poemas by hermanos Padrónopen link

When you're in the mood for fine dining with locally sourced ingredients.

5
Las Canteras Family Restaurant
Las Canteras Family Restaurantopen link

Small traditional seafood restaurant beloved by locals.

previous
next

Food Festivals & Markets

Food delivery apps

Just Eat (Android | iOS) Deliveroo (Android | iOS) Glovo (Android | iOS) Uber Eats (Android | iOS)

section type iconArt & music

Where to listen to live music 

Theatre & Film

If you want to watch a movie in its original version, make sure there is a VOS sign on the timetable that stands for "original subtitled version".

Visual art

Centro de Arte La Regenta — Airy contemporary-art museum in a former tobacco factory offering workshops & events. Museo Canario — Museum with artifacts & exhibits related to the prehistory & indigenous people of Gran Canaria.

Centro de Arte La Regenta
© Centro de Arte La Regenta

Made with 🤍 by SafetyWing