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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Telde
Spend half a day in Telde to see the historic centre and a local beach; otherwise skip if you only have a short stay.
Telde, the second‑largest town on Gran Canaria, offers a compact historic centre, a few quiet beaches and a museum of Canarian heritage. Its sights fit into a half‑day, making it a brief stop for travelers based elsewhere on the island.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Mar–Oct (warm, low rain)
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cooler, occasional strong winds)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical / Fire 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €1.20–2.00 |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 |
| Bus ticket (local) | €1.40 |
| Museum entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
- 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Telde; bus lines 36/90 connect town and airport.9.3 mi (15 km) north of Telde; bus lines 36/90 connect town and airport.
Typical fares
- Airport → Telde bus
- about €1.40, 15 min (check schedule)
- Telde → Las Palmas bus (line 12)
- ≈ €2.00, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses (lines 12, 24, 35, 36, 90) run every 15–30 min; car rental easy via GC‑10. Town centre is ~2 km (1.2 mi) from the motorway.Local buses (lines 12, 24, 35, 36, 90) run every 15–30 min; car rental easy via GC‑10. Town centre is ~1.2 mi (2 km) from the motorway.
See and do
Known for
- Historic old town (Plaza de San Juan, Plaza de San Francisco)
- Museo León y Castillo
- Montaña de las Cuatro Puertas
- Local beaches (Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas, Playa del Hombre)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ingenio | Bus 35 or car, about 15 min west | ≈30 min round trip |
Sleep
- Canary Sun Hostel
- Hostel in central Telde; beds in shared rooms, good for budget travellers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasɡɾaˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?ˈdonde esˈta la paˈɾaða del ˈautobus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus timetables vary on weekends; check current schedules.
- Museum entry is free but opening hours may change seasonally – verify before visiting.
Telde is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on beaches and use well‑lit bus stops at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Telde yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic old town (Plaza de San Juan, Plaza de San Francisco)
- Museo León y Castillo
- Montaña de las Cuatro Puertas
- Local beaches (Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas, Playa del Hombre)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Telde official website: www.telde.es/
- Wikivoyage: Telde, revision 5056289 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5056289
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/telde). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.