2014 FWCM - Event guide - Cities/Venues - Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the biggest city of Gran Canaria island. This island in the Atlantic Ocean is located only 200 kilometres away from the north coast of Africa. Recent climatology research has indicated that Gran Canaria enjoys the best climate in the world. As a result, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.

City info
Capital city of the province of Las Palmas and co-capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands (shared status with Santa Cruz de Tenerife)
Founded in 1478
Situated 200 kilometres off of the north-western coast of the African continent within the Atlantic Ocean



Arena: Gran Canaria Arena
Address: Fondos de Segura, 35018 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Capacity: 9,700 spectators
Central Scoreboard
VIP Zone
Press Conference Room
Multi-function Rooms
Practices facilities
Air Aconditioning
Parking (5,000 spaces)