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View of Santa María de Guía de Gran CanariaFelix König · CC BY 3.0

Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

Coastal town

Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria is a town and a municipality in Las Palmas province of the Canary Islands. It is located on the north side of Gran Canaria island. Its population is 13,811 (2013), and the area is 42.59 km2 (16.44 sq mi).

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The town Santa María de Guía is situated in a valley 2 km (1 mi) from the coast, 19 km (12 mi) west of Las Palmas. The municipality stretches from the coast into the mountainous interior of the island. The GC-2 motorway passes north of the town.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria
Province
Las Palmas
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
14,311
Altitude
184 m
Area (IGN)
45 km²
Postcode
35459
Demonym
guiense
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The essentials for getting around Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 28.1392° N, 15.6328° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
35459
Altitude
184 m
Population (INE 2025)
14,311 inhabitants
Province / region
Las Palmas · Canarias
Official website
santamariadeguia.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

4 registered places to stay

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