Vecindario, Canary Islands
Provincia de Las Palmas · Canary Islands · Spain · 14,910 residents · on the coast
Vecindario is a seaside small town in Provincia de Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, home to around 14,910 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Archaeological area of Barranco de Balos and Playa de las Tabaibitas. The nearest airport is Gran Canaria (LPA), about 10 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Archaeological area of Barranco de Balos, Playa de las Tabaibitas and Playa de las Casillas.
- On the coast, with 4 named beaches nearby.
- Best weather from January to December: daytime highs between 21°C and 29°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Gran Canaria (LPA) is 7 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Vecindario
Ranked by how well known they are.
1archaeological siteArchaeological area of Barranco de Balos
3 miles from the centre · Photo
cultural property in Agüimes, Spain
Playa de las Tabaibitas
beach · 4 miles from the centre
Playa de las Casillas
beach · 3 miles from the centre
Playa de los Tártagos
beach · 3 miles from the centre
El Cardón
beach · 5 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Vecindario
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Vecindario can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Vecindario
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for January to December.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Vecindario and the villages around it is a hire car from Gran Canaria (LPA), about 10 min away.
Best time to visit Vecindario
January to December: daytime highs between 21°C and 29°C with little rain.
- 21°CJan12 mm
- 21°CFeb9 mm
- 23°CMar10 mm
- 24°CApr3 mm
- 24°CMay5 mm
- 25°CJun14 mm
- 28°CJul0 mm
- 29°CAug2 mm
- 26°CSept6 mm
- 27°COct15 mm
- 25°CNov8 mm
- 22°CDec16 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 17°C | 12 mm | 9 h |
| Feb | 21°C | 16°C | 9 mm | 10 h |
| Mar | 23°C | 17°C | 10 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 24°C | 18°C | 3 mm | 12 h |
| May | 24°C | 18°C | 5 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 20°C | 14 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 28°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 29°C | 23°C | 2 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 21°C | 6 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 27°C | 21°C | 15 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 25°C | 20°C | 8 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 22°C | 17°C | 16 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Gran Canaria (LPA)7 miles, about 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (21 miles), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (65 miles), Los Cristianos (79 miles).
Vecindario is good for
Around Vecindario
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Vecindario worth visiting?
Yes. Vecindario is known for Archaeological area of Barranco de Balos, Playa de las Tabaibitas and Playa de las Casillas, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Vecindario?
January to December, with daytime highs between 21°C and 29°C with little rain.
How do I get to Vecindario from the UK?
Fly to Gran Canaria (LPA), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 10 min by road.
Is Vecindario good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Vecindario?
Maspalomas (11 miles), Telde (10 miles), Agüimes (4 miles) and Firgas (19 miles) are all within an hour or so.