Terraza Tamarán
An eighth-floor terrace widely considered the best sunset-watching spot over Las Canteras beach, shaded by sail-like canopies.
sunset-focused, laid-back, popular right at golden hour
More in Las Palmas (Las Canteras)
Moma Club
The capital's main electronic music room, running DJ sessions through to the small hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for a crowd that skews local over tourist.
Tip: dark, club-standard electronic music room, mixed local crowd, gets going late
Sala Faro
A self-managed cultural space near the beach that has become a home for local artists, running jazz, blues, flamenco and singer-songwriter nights alongside occasional DJ sets.
Tip: scrappy, artist-run, genre-hopping programme aimed at locals over tourists
Las Palmas Rooftop Hostel
A sociable hostel built around its rooftop terrace, running communal dinners and games nights for solo travellers who want to meet people quickly.