Plaza de Santiago is a historic square in Gáldar, on Gran Canaria, also known as the Palace of Guanarteme. Its well-kept gardens, flowering plants and striking dragon tree give you plenty to look at from a shaded bench. A fountain stands at the center, with the Parish of Santiago beside the square. Small restaurants and terraces around the plaza make it easy to pause for a meal or a drink, and public toilets are available nearby.
The square and the parish
The square stands on land associated with the Guanartemes, the kings of Gran Canaria. Beside it is the Parish of Santiago, erected there in 1486. It was the first Jacobean parish outside the Iberian Peninsula.
A fountain sits at the center, with benches nearby. Trees and flowers fill the maintained grounds, and the dragon tree is a notable feature of the plaza.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long should you spend at Plaza de Santiago?
About an hour is enough for a visit to the square and its historic surroundings.
Are there public toilets near Plaza de Santiago?
Yes, public toilets are available nearby.
What can you see at Plaza de Santiago?
The square has a central fountain, benches, trees and flowers, including a notable dragon tree. The Parish of Santiago stands beside it.
