Guide to Agüimes
Neighborhoods
Beautiful areas of Agüimes to stroll around and catch the essence of the place
Temisas is a beautiful calm village in the mountains of Agüimes. The road is windy, but the views are worth it and you can stop on the way to visit the crazy rock formations in the Valle de las Vacas.
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Temisas
Temisas is a beautiful calm village in the mountains of Agüimes. The road is windy, but the views are worth it and you can stop on the way to visit the crazy rock formations in the Valle de las Vacas.
Arinaga is a small beach town visited primarily by locals only 15 minutes away from the town of Agüimes. It has many restaurants and a tapas night every Thursday. You can find more about its many beaches in my beach recommendations.
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Arinaga
Arinaga is a small beach town visited primarily by locals only 15 minutes away from the town of Agüimes. It has many restaurants and a tapas night every Thursday. You can find more about its many beaches in my beach recommendations.
You can reach this ravine by car in under 15 minutes from the town of Agüimes. It hosts many species endemic to the island and it offers amazing views. You can also visit a troglodyte village that is still inhabited and learn more about the island’s pre-colonial history in the ethnographic museum.
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Guayadeque ravine
You can reach this ravine by car in under 15 minutes from the town of Agüimes. It hosts many species endemic to the island and it offers amazing views. You can also visit a troglodyte village that is still inhabited and learn more about the island’s pre-colonial history in the ethnographic museum.
Beaches
Gran Canaria is world famous for its beaches, but most visitors only get to see the handful of large and sometimes crowded beaches. Check out this list of hidden gems to enjoy the beach and the sun like a local!
Beautiful sand beach with views of the lighthouse and great scuba diving only 5 minutes away from Arinaga down a dirt road. Very minimal construction and few visitors.
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Playa del Cabrón
Beautiful sand beach with views of the lighthouse and great scuba diving only 5 minutes away from Arinaga down a dirt road. Very minimal construction and few visitors.
Picturesque cove mostly visited by locals only 20 minutes away from Agüimes.
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Tufia Beach
Picturesque cove mostly visited by locals only 20 minutes away from Agüimes.
Here you can sun bathe on the wooden platforms along the Arinaga sea wall and swim in pristine waters. You'll see many fish if you snorkel or scuba dive! I recommend swimming here with the high tide because water access is rocky otherwise.
Risco Verde
Here you can sun bathe on the wooden platforms along the Arinaga sea wall and swim in pristine waters. You'll see many fish if you snorkel or scuba dive! I recommend swimming here with the high tide because water access is rocky otherwise.
Old dock now used by locals to sun bathe or dive into the fresh, clear waters. Be careful not to dive when the tide is too low.
Muelle Arinaga
Avenida los PescadoresOld dock now used by locals to sun bathe or dive into the fresh, clear waters. Be careful not to dive when the tide is too low.
Food scene
There are many restaurants in Agüimes and Arinaga serving great local dishes. For a great evening tasting everything Agüimes has to offer, don't miss the tapas night in Arinaga! My favorite tapas are from Nelson, El Timón and La Farola.
Bar/Café El Populacho
17 Pl. del RosarioDelicious local dishes and great mojitos!
La Juventud
19 Pl. del RosarioGood place for a simple sandwich and a cold local "Tropical" beer.
Great café right on the Plaza del Rosario (beneath our apartments!). They have delicious coffee, cakes and juices.
La Tarteria - Coffe&Cake
21 Pl. del RosarioGreat café right on the Plaza del Rosario (beneath our apartments!). They have delicious coffee, cakes and juices.
Sightseeing
Agüimes is a small town, but it's packed with great sites to visit and it is well located to make day-trips to sites nearby. Check out these spots to discover the local nature, culture and heritage!
This square is the heart of the Agüimes old town. It offers adults a place to rest and chat in the shade while the children are free to play. The square is the stage for the town's celebrations throughout the year, such as carnival in February, the Nuestra Señora del Rosario festivities late September, and New Years Eve.
Plaza Del Rosario
Plaza del RosarioThis square is the heart of the Agüimes old town. It offers adults a place to rest and chat in the shade while the children are free to play. The square is the stage for the town's celebrations throughout the year, such as carnival in February, the Nuestra Señora del Rosario festivities late September, and New Years Eve.
Beautiful neo-classical church central to the town's religious life. Open for prayer and visit.
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PARROQUIA San Sebastian de AGÜIMES
5 Pl. Párroco ParerBeautiful neo-classical church central to the town's religious life. Open for prayer and visit.
Surprising archaeological site with very few visitors and free entrance. Pro tip: when visiting the caves on the farther end, keep walking down. There's a lot more to see than it seems at first! c
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Cuatro Puertas
Surprising archaeological site with very few visitors and free entrance. Pro tip: when visiting the caves on the farther end, keep walking down. There's a lot more to see than it seems at first! c
A great opportunity to do something special during your stay! The astronomical observatory offers affordable guided activities in English at night to explore the clear skies of Gran Canaria. The road is windy but safe and it's totally worth the trip!
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Observatorio Astronomico de Temisas
A great opportunity to do something special during your stay! The astronomical observatory offers affordable guided activities in English at night to explore the clear skies of Gran Canaria. The road is windy but safe and it's totally worth the trip!
Wonderful little ethnographic museum in the Guayadeque ravine showing the way peoples have lived in the area for centuries. Interactive and great for children or for a brief stop.
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Museo de Guayadeque
s/n Carretera del Barranco de GuayadequeWonderful little ethnographic museum in the Guayadeque ravine showing the way peoples have lived in the area for centuries. Interactive and great for children or for a brief stop.
Here you can get information about the old town and its history. You can even see some of the remains of the indigenous settlements of Agüimes. You can also book tours around of the old town to get a closer look at our history and architecture.
Centro de interpretación del casco antiguo de Argüimes
4 Calle TajinasteHere you can get information about the old town and its history. You can even see some of the remains of the indigenous settlements of Agüimes. You can also book tours around of the old town to get a closer look at our history and architecture.
Good place to get a better understanding of the history and traditions of the region. It's located in a beautiful traditional house with an indoor patio and it has a nice little square outside.
Museo De Historia
42 C. Juan Alvarado y SazGood place to get a better understanding of the history and traditions of the region. It's located in a beautiful traditional house with an indoor patio and it has a nice little square outside.
Shops with local products and souvenirs
Taste the flavor of Gran Canaria and take a piece of our culture with you!
They have amazing local food products! I strongly recommend their "flor" cheese and their organic strawberry basil ice cream.
Aragueme
22 C. el ProgresoThey have amazing local food products! I strongly recommend their "flor" cheese and their organic strawberry basil ice cream.
Other useful info
Regular bus services to Arinaga and Las Palmas. To go to the South of the island you'd have to transfer in Cruce de Arinaga.
Estación de Agüimes
Regular bus services to Arinaga and Las Palmas. To go to the South of the island you'd have to transfer in Cruce de Arinaga.
Centro de Salud Aguimes
s/n C. BoliviaPublic health center with a 24-hour emergency room.
Guardia Civil
1 Calle BalosPolice station.
SPAR Roque Aguayro
72 C. VenezuelaSmall supermarket with all the essentials. Open every day.
Public sports center with a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool and tennis courts. You can get a monthly subscription or just come bye a couple days for a work out for very affordable prices.
Municipal Pool Agüimes
s/n Calle Dr. Joaquín ArtilesPublic sports center with a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool and tennis courts. You can get a monthly subscription or just come bye a couple days for a work out for very affordable prices.
Public sports center with a full gym, a pool, a small SPA circuit and football, basketball and tennis courts. You can get a monthly subscription or you can just go by a couple times for a work out and some relaxation.
Hydrotherapy Center Cruce De Arinaga
Calle TirmaPublic sports center with a full gym, a pool, a small SPA circuit and football, basketball and tennis courts. You can get a monthly subscription or you can just go by a couple times for a work out and some relaxation.
Local Santander branch with an ATM. There is a Bankia branch with an ATM next door and a CaxiaBank branck with an ATM down the street.
Oficina Banco Santander
7 Carr. del Nte.Local Santander branch with an ATM. There is a Bankia branch with an ATM next door and a CaxiaBank branck with an ATM down the street.