Top 10 Gran Canaria nightspots

You're on holiday, right? You want to relax whilst you're on Gran Canaria, we understand. Here are the top 10 establishments where you can unwind on the island. In no particular order, they are as follows:

1.) The KitchenThe Kitchen

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's The Kitchen is the perfect venue to hit when the sun goes down. With the capital's mild climate allowing you to enjoy the outside terrace. Why not sample one of this bar's famous cocktails? Their mojitos are legendary.

Contact details: Calle Ruiz de Alda 17, Local 11, 35007, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. +34 928 914 001. website.

Distance from airport: 24.9km (15.5 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 2.1km (1.3 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 57km (35.4 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Thursday 12:00pm-12:00am and Fridays and Saturdays 12:00pm-2:00am

2.) Adrenaline Heavy Metal PubAdrenaline Heavy Metal Pub

Metalheads will get their kicks at Playa del Inglés' Adrenaline Heavy Metal Pub. Located in the basement of Cita Shopping Center, they've been championing local alternative bands since opening back in 2003. As well as live music, you can play arcade games, pool, and table football at this inexpensive venue.

Contact details: CC Cita, 35000, Playa del Inglés. +34 627 619 506. website.

Distance from airport: 31.4km (19.5 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 56.1km (34.9 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 1km (0.6 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Saturday 10:00pm-5:30am

3.) Sotavento ClubSotavento Club

You'll find Sotavento Club in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's Muelle Deportivo. This sports harbour (yes, it's a marina) is a haunt for the capital's beautfiul people. And at this club's outdoor dancefloor, you'll find them shaking their bits to the latest dance-music hits.

Contact details: Calle Joaquin Blanco Torrent, 35005, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. +34 618 773 419. website.

Distance from airport: 23.4km (14.5 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 2.8km (1.7 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 55.5km (34.5 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Sunday 5:00pm-5:00am

4.) The 19th Hole MelonerasThe 19th Hole Meloneras

Every golfer, no matter what their handicap, will tell you the favourite hole they like to tackle is the 19th one. The 19th Hole Meloneras has an in-house Nike golf shop. Its 80-inch Plasma screen shows all the major sporting events and there's live music every night from 9:30pm until 12·30am.

Contact details: CC Boulevard Meloneras, Local 33-35, 35100, Maspalomas. +34 928 145 224. website.

Distance from airport: 37.5km (23.3 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 60.3km (1.7 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 6.2km (4 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm

5.) La Azotea de BenitoLa Azotea de Benito

Settings don't get much more stunning than La Azotea de Benito's rooftop location. Look over from Triana into neighbouring Vegueta from this stylish cocktail bar. Enjoy the capital's most fashionable drink by choosing from over 60 different gins to accompany your tonic.

Contact details: CC Monopol, Ultima planta, 35010, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. +34 928 367 450. website.

Distance from airport: 20.7km (12.9 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 4.7km (2.9 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 52.8km (32.8 miles)

Opening hoursTuesdays and Wednesdays 5:00pm-1:00am, Thursdays and Fridays 5:00pm-2:00am, Saturday 4:00pm-2:00am, and Sunday 4:00pm-1:00am

6.) Garbo'sGarbo's

Bahia Feliz's Garbo's originally opened as an opera house back in the 1970s. It then closed for 22 years until reemerging in 1997 as the island's premier venue to enjoy dinner and a show. Experience Broadway in the middle of the Atlantic.

Contact details: Carretera General del Sur 44, 35107, Bahia Feliz, San Bartolomé de Tirajana. +34 928 157 060. website.

Distance from airport: 24.8km (15.4 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 49.4km (30.7 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 10.3km (6.4 miles)

Opening hoursWednesdaysThursdaysSaturdays, and Sundays 7:30pm-11:30pm

7.) La Terminal BarLa Terminal Bar

The Puerto area's one of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's liveliest nightlife zones. It's here where you'll discover La Terminal Bar, a laidback venue to enjoy a traditional cubata (rum and coke) in. T1's open to the general public whilst T2's for private events only.

Contact details: Calle Joaquín Costa 18, 35007, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. +34 928 916 501. website.

Distance from airport: 27km (16.8 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 2.1km (1.3 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 59.1km (36.7 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Sunday 3:30pm-2:30am

8.) Aqua Ocean ClubAqua Ocean Club

Wear your labels with pride at one of Gran Canaria's smartest establishments, Meloneras' Aqua Ocean Club. Much more than your average club, Aqua hold regular stand-up comedy nights. Along with themed parties at weekends.

Contact details: CC Meloneras Playa, 35100, Maspalomas. +34 928 140 580. website.

Distance from airport: 37.2km (23.1 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 61.9km (38.5 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 6.4km (4 miles)

Opening hoursSunday-Wednesday 6:00pm-2:00am and Thursday-Saturday 8:00pm-4:00am

9.) Neon DancingNeon Dancing

There's room for 1,500 feet to move to the beat of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria institution, Neon Dancing. The sound that's being going down for the last 30 years at one of the capital's oldest clubs is Latin. And you're as likely to see a band play live music as a DJ spin tracks here.

Contact details: Calle Luis Morote 61, 35007, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. +34 928 223 471.

Distance from airport: 25.7km (16 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 2.4km (1.5 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 57.8km (35.9 miles)

Opening hoursThursday 10:00pm-4:00am and Fridays-Saturdays 10:00pm-5:00am

10.) Pacha Gran CanariaPacha Gran Canaria

Go Balearic at Ibiza's finest export and the south of Gran Canaria's most famous club. The White Isle has occupied a foothold in the GC dance music scene since 1984. The main room's 1,000 square metres and has four bars. 

Contact details: Calle Sargento Provisionales S/N, 35100, Maspalomas. +34 928 771 730

Distance from airport: 29.6km (18.4 miles)

Distance from centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: 54.2km (33.7 miles)

Distance from Playa del Inglés: 1km (0.6 miles)

Opening hoursMonday-Sunday 9:00pm-6:30am