PAROUE SANTA CATALINA  LAS PALMAS

The liveliest public space in Las Palmas, this park which is really more of a city square is surrounded by pavement cafes. Korean and Russian seamen mingle with African street traders and tourists from northern Europe, while Canarians play chess and dominoes. Perfumeries and bazaar like shops fill up the side streets, which also act as a red light district by night this is also home to the Museo Elder, a museum of science and technology. You will find the city's main tourist information office in a traditional Canarian building at the corner of the square.