Something a little quieter for you

If a break from the norm is what you seek then an authentic Arguineguin holiday experience may be the perfect choice for you. Arguineguin is one of those well kept secrets, which is gradually becoming less well kept. The population of local people still far outnumbers the tourists so for now you can relax in a location which will promise to offer you all the rest and relaxation you deserve.

Located on the south coast of Gran Canaria, southwest of Las Palmas, it is becoming one of the region’s most popular destinations. Translated as "quiet water", Arguineguin is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the calm nature of life in all of its beauty.

Why should you visit Arguineguin?

Arguineguin holidays are a perfect opportunities to unwind with great food and drink in the exciting surroundings of a different culture and climate. People-watching is the chosen sport of many tourists, partly due the wonderful characteristics that the locals display as an integral part of the location and its uniqueness. The horseshoe shaped beach is a feature of natural beauty that is popular for surfing, fishing and those just wanting to soak up the sun in a blissful atmosphere of peace and quiet. All in all, it attracts a wide variety of people from all backgrounds which all help to enrich your holiday experience with the beauty of something just a little bit different.

Market day falls on Tuesday, so make sure you’re there to be part of the hustle and bustle of shoppers looking for a deal on wonderful fresh fish. The restaurants take pride in the variety of fish dishes on their daily menus so be sure to sample all you can from Arguineguin’s harbour. Puerto Rico is just a short ferry ride away and offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. There is also access to Puerto Rico from the small mountains allowing you to enjoy a short trek to one of the more vibrant and busy destinations in Gran Canaria.

Arguineguin has a wide variety of unique and different activities to enjoy spanning over the different seasons. As well as a main shopping centre, several of the hotels offer spa-and-pamper deals to visitors looking to treat themselves on their well-deserved break. Daytrips include Cactualdea Park with its beautiful gardens and the Guanche cave. If you’re lucky you may be able to catch the Festival of the Lagoon! Watch in amazement as the local villagers catch fish with their bare hands and if that’s not enough there is music, home-cooked food, and several stalls, which all contribute to deliver a wonderfully different day with some incredible people.

Discover the tranquil beauty of Arguineguin today

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