Agaete
Agaete
A traditional fishing village on Gran Canaria's northwest coast, with volcanic natural pools, dramatic cliff scenery and the island's only ferry link to Tenerife.
Agaete sits on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria, about an hour from the main south coast resorts. It is one of the most authentic places on the island, a proper fishing village where local life still goes on around the harbour of Puerto de las Nieves. Behind it, the Tamadaba mountains rise steeply to the sky. It is a world away from the tourist south, and that is exactly its appeal.
What [Destination] is known for
Agaete is best known for three things: its natural pools, its seafood and its scenery. The Las Salinas natural pools are three large volcanic rock pools connected by underwater tunnels, fed by the Atlantic and sheltered from the open ocean. They sit a ten-minute walk from the harbour and are one of the most beautiful places to swim on the island. The harbour at Puerto de las Nieves is a pretty cluster of blue and white buildings, with fishing boats and the ferry to Tenerife alongside the jetty. The ferry crossing takes around 80 minutes and is a popular day trip. The promenade and the restaurants around the harbour are the most visited part of the village. The scenery around Agaete is dramatic. The Tamadaba National Park rises behind the village, with Canarian pine forests and the Risco Faneque, one of the highest active sea cliffs in the world. On a clear day, the peak of Teide in Tenerife is visible from the harbour. The municipality also grows its own coffee in the valley above the village, the only commercial coffee grown in Europe. The Bajada de la Rama festival in August, one of Gran Canaria's oldest and most important celebrations, takes place here each year.
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Swim and snorkel in the Las Salinas natural pools, which are best on a calm day when the light is clear. Eat fresh fish at the harbour restaurants, which are some of the best on the island. Take the ferry to Tenerife for a day trip and return before sunset. Walk the promenade and the harbour, then follow the path up through the old town for views of the cliffs and the sea. For walkers, the Tamadaba National Park has trails through pine forest with wide views.
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Agaete is one of the best places for seafood in Gran Canaria. The restaurants around Puerto de las Nieves serve fresh fish caught nearby, with the local speciality being simply grilled fish with mojo sauce and papas arrugadas. The village also produces its own coffee from the valley above, worth trying as a novelty.
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Agaete is on the northwest coast, about 55km from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and roughly 50 minutes by car. Buses run from Las Palmas but take longer. A car is the most practical way to get here and to reach the natural pools and the national park. Ferries run from Puerto de las Nieves to Tenerife.
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The natural pools are at their best in calm weather, when the water is clearest. Eat at one of the harbour restaurants before catching the ferry, when everything is freshest. The ferry to Tenerife takes about 80 minutes, making it a good day trip if you start early. A car is really needed here, as buses are limited and the village is spread out. The Bajada de la Rama festival in August is one of the island's most lively and authentic events.
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