Grand Canaria Island -

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Our fourth Canary Island was Gran Canaria on December 8, 2025. The Island is Spanish

and has a population of 862.000 and is 600 square miles in size.

We arrive at the port of Las Palmas, the largest city on the island.

We go to the Santa Ana Plaza.

A stage is set up for a Christmas performance.

Cathedral of Santa Ana

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View to the altar.

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The main altar.

There were two Naves.

The Cathedral was finished in 1570.

The organ.

The Preso Canario dog breed originated on the island.

On the Plaza with 4 Canario dog statues.

Our lunch was labeled
a tuna salad.

The commercial streets were decorated for Christmas.

Most restaurants had
outdoor seating.

Advertisement for a
New Years Party.

Christopher Columbus Museum.

Painting of Columbus considered authentic.

Mockup of Columbus's
ship La Nina.

Columbus's first voyage reached the Caribbean Islands.

The Columbus's second voyage further explored the islands without reaching the mainland.

Columbus's third voyage reached South America.

Columbus's 4th and last voyage reached the North American continent.

A page out of the log of Columbus's first voyage.

A plaza typical of Spanish 15th century homes.

An actual working well.

A map of the New World.

As the sun sets the Queen Anne is set to sail.