Typical souvenirs

By buying a typical souvenir, you will bring a piece of Las Palmas home with you. 

Typical souvenirs would be: 

Local Handicrafts 

• Canarian embroidery and lace (calados canarios): Beautiful handmade lace and embroidered textiles, often used for tablecloths or clothing. 
• Pottery: Traditional Canarian ceramics, especially reproductions of ancient Guanche-style pottery. 
• Wickerwork and palm crafts: Baskets, hats, and decorative pieces made from palm leaves or reeds.

Local Food & Drink 

• Canarian mojo sauces: The famous mojo rojo (red, spicy) and mojo verde (green, mild) sauces used with papas arrugadas (wrinkled potatoes). 
• Ron miel (honey rum): A sweet, smooth rum liqueur made with local honey — very typical of the Canary Islands. 
• Local wines: Especially those from volcanic vineyards in Gran Canaria or neighboring islands. 
• Gofio: A traditional toasted grain flour used in Canarian cuisine, great for cooking enthusiasts. 
• Aloe vera products: Locally produced cosmetics and creams made from the island’s abundant aloe vera plants.

Art & Culture 

• Canarian art prints or souvenirs featuring island landscapes or traditional Canarian symbols like the pintaderas (ancient geometric designs). 
• Miniature guanches or aborigenes figurines, representing the island’s indigenous culture.

Fun & Everyday Souvenirs 

• Beachwear with Las Palmas or Gran Canaria logos. 
• Local jewelry made from volcanic stone or lava rock. 
• Postcards or magnets featuring the famous Las Canteras Beach or Vegueta old town.