{"id":10858,"date":"2026-03-19T08:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/blog\/apps-turismo-gran-canaria\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T09:20:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T09:20:50","slug":"essential-apps-gran-canaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lopesan.com\/blog\/en\/essential-apps-gran-canaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential apps if you spend long periods in Gran Canaria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are sure that you won’t let go of your mobile phone<\/strong> during your holidays. It has become essential for organising our trips and getting around in unfamiliar places. If you are planning to visit Gran Canaria, here are some of the apps<\/strong> you must download:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps for public transport on the island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting around the island is easier than it sounds. There are many ways to find your way around, including using the local buses known as guaguas. There is life beyond Google Maps, here are some of the options you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guaguas LPA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the official bus application<\/strong> for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. You can check the lines and the stops, and prepare your route to any part of the city. You can also check the current fares or use a virtual voucher, the perfect option if you’re spending several days on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LPA Movilidad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More complete than the previous option. It includes most of the services offered by Guaguas LPA and the possibility of launching all the official applications of the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria<\/strong>. This allows the use of Sitycleta, for public bicycles, or LPA Park, to pay for parking in regulated areas. Finally, it covers taxi mobility, providing information on fares and the location of taxi ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APP M\u00f3vil – Global<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can find it in the various app stores, such as Guaguas Global. It covers intercity transport on the island <\/strong>of Gran Canaria. It has different lines and stops and allows you to calculate routes. It also allows you to pay for a single ticket and a return ticket for greater convenience. With Guaguas LPA you will be able to use all the public transport services on the islands with total comfort and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting to know the island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the best places to visit? What is the weather like, what is the forecast? These are just some of the questions you will have<\/strong> when you visit a new place. To answer them, there are many applications that can help you. For your trip to Gran Canaria<\/strong>, don’t forget the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LPGC Explora<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are 7 routes to discover <\/strong>Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in this app. From hiking to gastronomy, you can choose which one you want to follow. Before you set off, you can find all the technical information you need to prepare for your trip. You will also be provided with interesting audiovisual information along the way, so that you can get to know each place in depth. If you’re looking for extra motivation, you can join the Explorer Club and get discounts in local establishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infoplayas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The perfect app for those who want to enjoy the beaches of the archipelago<\/strong>. Once downloaded, you will be able to find out a lot of information about the main beaches of the islands. Find out the state of the beaches according to their flags, the weather conditions or the number of people on them. This is undoubtedly one of the best solutions for keeping up to date with what is happening on the beaches. This is an official application of the Autonomous Government of the Canary Islands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skylinewebcams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This application has live webcams all over the world<\/strong>. It is the perfect tool to find out what the day is like in different places or how crowded it is. In the case of Gran Canaria you can view places like Playa Grande, Patalavaca, Playa de la Cantera or various locations in Mog\u00e1n. A whole lot of information to plan your route, combining it with the previous one, thanks to which you will be able to enjoy the perfect day at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A great selection of Apps with all the information you need to plan your trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Windguru<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This Czech app is a benchmark for weather forecasts.<\/strong> It is especially popular among fans of windy water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing. It provides detailed information on wind and waves to help you plan your day. Each day is broken down into time slots so you know exactly what to expect. It is one of the most reliable ways to plan your days based on weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wikiloc<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the world’s leading apps for discovering walking, mountain biking and road cycling routes<\/strong>. With this app you can find unique and different routes with all the information you need. Distance, travel time, altitude, difficulty or points of interest along the way. A whole compendium of knowledge to help you plan your connection with nature. More than 10,000 routes on the island<\/strong> and a wide range of activities such as hiking, walking, trail running or Nordic walking. Many ways to choose how you want to connect with nature and spend your holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apps for remote workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need the right tools if you’re the kind of person who can’t stop working when you’re on the move. These apps are especially useful for digital nomads<\/strong> who want to connect with more people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diginomads app<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An app designed for local collaboration. It allows you to find other digital nomads in your area<\/strong> and find out what they specialise in. This allows you to develop work or consult experts in a complementary field to your own. You can also develop this community and make new friends to spend some of your free time with people who share your way of working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This tool has been around for over 20 years and allows you to create or view events in the area<\/strong> around a specific theme. It is the perfect way to meet people. But this application is not only focused on work, you can also find many cultural and leisure activities to meet more people. It is perfect for those who telecommute as well as those who travel alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy your holiday and stay connected with the best apps to discover Gran Canaria<\/strong>. Choose technology to get to know, move around and work in the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Lopesan Hotel Group<\/a> we are well connected so you can use these and other apps. Discover Gran Canaria and enjoy your stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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