The Port of Las Palmas is at the capital of the Province of Las Palmas on the northeast coast Gran Canary Island. The City of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the largest city on the island and the ninth most populous city of Spain. The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives ships from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, from the other Canary Islands, from Cádiz on the Spanish mainland, from the island of Madeira, and from Portimão in Portugal.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spanish pronunciation: [las ˈpalmaz ðe ɣɾaŋ kaˈnaɾja]) commonly known as Las Palmas ([las ˈpalmas]) is the political capital, jointly with Santa Cruz, the most populous city in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands and the ninth largest city in Spain. Las Palmas enjoy a subtropical climate, with mild to warm temperatures throughout the year. According to residents, Gran Canaria has just 10 days of rain each year. Like most Canarian cities, Las Palmas has a distinctly Spanish feel and a rich history