Taking advantage of a painting by Alecs Navío named after Pérez Galdós Street
One of the streets we like most in the city of eternal spring is Pérez Galdós Street, very close to the city’s most popular street, Triana Street. Pérez Galdós Street begins at Bravo Murillo Street and ends at San Bernardo Street, running for about 350 meters. Built in 1883,
Benito Pérez Galgos (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 1843–Madrid, 1920) was one of the most important writers of the 19th century in Spain, and for many, the most important. His National Episodes are considered by many to be the best collection of histories of his time.
This street was built when he was 40 years old, and despite his youth, he was already a highly regarded writer who crossed borders such as the Atlantic with the Canary Islands. Nowadays, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is often referred to as the city of Galdós, as he was born here and spent his youth there. He later moved to Madrid and only came back on trips. He was able to visit the street with his name on his last trip to the island in October 1884.
Nowadays, it’s a very pretty pedestrian street, cobbled, although with some small, smoother lanes, in case you’re in a wheelchair or carrying suitcases. It has beautiful facades with those beautiful red and ochre colors. It has two floors, several terraces, and a few restaurants, some of them with Michelin stars, like the delicious Marta. Also, the Rodriguez Quegles mansion, a beautiful blue building where concerts and cultural events are held.
Well, without a doubt, one of the most charming little streets in the city of Las Palmas. Pretty, close to the hustle and bustle of Calle Triana, but quieter and very romantic.
Pérez Galdós Road
