The port system administered by the Port Authority of Las Palmas reported continued growth during the opening months of 2026, with increased passenger movements and steady expansion in cargo activity across its network of ports.
During the January–February period, the port authority recorded a total of 888,378 passengers, representing an increase of 102,614 travellers compared with the same period in 2025. This corresponds to year-on-year growth of 13.06%. Cruise traffic accounted for the majority of passenger movements, with 710,072 cruise passengers passing through the ports, a rise of 18.31% over the previous year.
The port authority indicated that the February figures reinforced what it described as a strong start to 2026, particularly in passenger traffic and cruise operations, both of which were reported to be performing solidly. At the same time, the organisation noted that the upward movement in overall traffic and cargo volumes demonstrated the resilience of the port system and its continuing role in supporting economic activity and connectivity for the Canary Islands.
Total traffic handled by the port authority reached 5,655,540 tonnes during the first two months of the year, an increase of 4.67% compared with the same period in 2025. The additional volume amounted to 252,534 tonnes. Within this overall figure, cargo represented the largest share, totalling 5,152,884 tonnes, which reflected growth of 4.25%.
Among the individual facilities within the system, the Port of Las Palmas continued to account for the largest share of activity. Through February, the port handled 4,902,414 tonnes of traffic, representing an increase of 5.36% compared with the previous year. Passenger movements at the port also showed a marked increase, reaching 503,623 travellers so far in 2026, which was 16.22% higher than in 2025.
Cruise tourism remained the fastest-growing segment within the passenger sector, with traffic rising by 28.37%. The trend further reinforced the position of the Port of Las Palmas as a major gateway for maritime tourism in the province and as an important node in Atlantic cruise itineraries.
The positive performance across both passenger and cargo segments reflects the diversified nature of the port authority’s operations, which encompass commercial shipping, cruise activity and regional maritime connectivity within the Canary Islands and the wider Atlantic region.