Rainy Day Plans in Las Palmas & at La Ventana Azul 🌧️
Even if the weather gets moody, we bring you rainy day plans in Las Palmas, especially if you’re staying at our surf-fueled, community-focused hostel. Here’s how to stay dry, entertained, and inspired when the skies open up:
🏠 Hostel Hangouts
- Board & Card Games on the Rooftop
Grab a deck or balance board and compete under our covered rooftop. The ocean breeze keeps things fresh while you make new friends over Monopoly or Uno. Great for a chill session between showers. - Movie Nights in Our Projector Room
Cozy up in our downstairs cinema room with popcorn, a throw blanket, and some classic flicks. Rainy-night solace meets surf-movie inspiration: perfection.
🎟️ Indoor Adventures Out & About
- Poema del Mar Aquarium
Europe’s most spectacular aquarium boasts the world’s largest curved aquarium window: 36 m wide and 7 m tall, showcasing over 350 species in 35 ecosystems. Dive into tropical reefs, deep-sea wonders, and lush river environments. Official site. - CAAM – Atlantic Centre of Modern Art
A free contemporary art museum located in Vegueta, blending historic architecture and modern art from Africa, America, and Europe. Showcasing carved facades, skylit galleries, and over 2,600 artworks. Visit CAAM. - Casa de Colón (Columbus House)
Discover where Columbus stayed and learn about Gran Canaria’s ties to the Americas, complete with 15th–20th century exhibits and beautiful Canarian courtyards. Casa de Colón Info. - Vegueta Walking Tour & Tapas
Wandering the atmospheric cobbled streets of Vegueta, pop into Museo Canario, explore colonial-era buildings like Santa Ana Cathedral, and wrap up with hearty Canarian tapas, potable proof that rain + good food = Happiness. More info here.
🚗 Get Outside When It Clears
- Southbound Sun Chase
Rent a car or hop on a bus and drive south, where sunshine often hides behind a mountain pass. Same goes for heading inland toward central Gran Canaria, where you can emerge above the clouds and bask under a blue sky. - Botanical Garden & Bandama Caldera
A mostly sheltered experience, perfect for short, intermittent showers. Visit the gardens at Monte Lentiscal or take in views from Bandama volcanic crater over a light drizzle.
💡 Quick Glance Plan
| At the Hostel | Just a 10 min bus ride | A Bit Further Afield |
|---|---|---|
| Roof games + movies | Poema del Mar (Aquarium) | CAAM (Art museum) |
| Community movie room | Elder Science Museum | Columbus House Museum |
| Library reading & chilling | Vegueta tapas crawl | South sunshine chase |
Rain or shine, Las Palmas is brimming with charm. At La Ventana Azul, you’ll find warmth, company, and endless fun, no matter the forecast. Pack a smile, not just a raincoat!
We’ll see you at our covered rooftop or even under the sea at Poema del Mar!
