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View of FirgasWolfgang Sauber · CC BY-SA 4.0

Firgas

Town

Firgas is a town and a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria, in the Province of Las Palmas, in the Canary Islands. Its population is 7,628 (2013), and its area is 15.77 km2 (6.09 sq mi). Firgas was founded in 1488, and it is situated in the mountains, 13 km west of Las Palmas. The town, which is located in a green and rural zone, is also known as the balcony of the Atlantic, as it provides good views of the northern coast of the island. Bottled water is produced in the town.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Firgas
Province
Las Palmas
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
7,728
Altitude
502 m
Area (IGN)
15.8 km²
Postcode
35430, 35432
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Where to sleep in Firgas

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What to see

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    Iglesia

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    Mirador

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    Ruinas

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What to do

2 plans to experience Firgas on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

1 activity

Reserva Natural Especial de Azuaje

Getting there

Guided activities in Firgas (Civitatis)

Hiking

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In and around Firgas

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesLa Trastienda Quesos y Vinos · 2 km away, in Moya · 15 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingLa Goleta de Arucas · 2.9 km away, in Arucas · 166 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya San Felipe · 5.4 km away, in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria · 22 within 15 kmGetting there
  • SurfingOndina Surf Shop · 10 km away, in Gáldar · 13 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingCentro Hipico · 11.1 km away, in Vega de San Mateo · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVía Ferrata Bienmesabe · 11.6 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 5 within 25 kmGetting there
  • GolfLas Palmeras Golf · 11.9 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingOceanside Gran Canaria · 11.9 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingBuceo La Vieja · 12.7 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsMuelle Deportivo de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · 13.6 km away · 6 within 20 kmGetting there
  • River beaches and swimming spotsPlaya de las Nieves · 14.5 km awayGetting there