This used to be a little island outside Las Palmas, but is today a part of the city. As the city has grown they have filled up the beach and the sea with asphalt and buildings, until it finally reached La Isleta.

The beach promenade of Las Canteras is now extended in to La Isleta, and areas that used to be old and ugly before are now modern and beautiful. A big part of this place is also protected so that they can't build any more there.

Some of the most dangerous parts of Las Palmas can be found in the streets of La Isleta, so be a bit careful about walking around in the dark streets there at night.