Founded: A.D. 1478 Population: 378,517 Area: 38.82 square miles (100.55 square kilometers) Main Industries: Tourism, agriculture and manufacturing Relationship Established: 1975
1975 Sister City Resolution (PDF)
Las Palmas, the capital city of the island of Gran Canaria, is a very modern and cosmopolitan city and home of one of the most important commercial ports in the world: "El Puerto de la Luz" which is often tied to exporting machinery, motor vehicles and pharmaceuticals. The island of Gran Canaria is famous for its wonderful climate and magnificent beaches as well as for breathtaking scenery.
In 2006, San Antonio celebrated "The International Symposium of the Canary Islands," which commemorated the 275th anniversary of the founding of municipal governments in San Antonio by Canary Islanders.
Las Canteras
Alfredo Kraus Auditorium
Gran Canaria Tourist Board