In the north of Gran Canaria, Municipality of Gáldar, we find El Agujero beach and its natural pools. Next to the beach is the coastal town of the same name. A very authentic area of the island where there are no tourists. It stands out for being a paradise for swimming and practicing sports such as bodyboarding. All in one 100% local environment. In addition to the beach, it has some natural seawater pools. Next we are going to share with you some tips in case you want to visit this part of the island.
El Agujero Beach: features and services
In addition to the beach, El Agujero has a large natural pool. You must keep in mind that in El Agujero there are hardly any services such as showers, footbaths, hammocks and public bathrooms. Of course, a few steps away is the Bar Tú Mismo where you can buy drinks and something to eat snack-style to escape. Next to El Agujero beach there is also a nice little promenade.
The beach is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. Nevertheless Access to bathing in the natural pool is, since it has railings in several parts and there is a ramp for wheelchair access. The water in the pool is completely crystal clear, remember to bring your glasses to see the fish and swim a little 🙂
Bodyboarding paradise
El Agujero beach is an attraction for surfing or bodyboarding due to its strong waves.. However, you have to be very careful if you like these sports and do not know the area well. Of course, in the natural pool you can bathe without any risk. Just a few minutes by car you will find The Pediment. Also ideal for practicing this type of sports. Of course, for professionals due to the size of the waves and their currents.
How to get to the El Agujero pools, Gáldar
As we said, El Agujero is very close to the historic center of Gáldar. This city was first capital of Gran Canaria and not Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. You should know that getting to The Hole It is not very easy, since you have to cross several alleys and slopes in the historic center of Gáldar and there is hardly any signage. However, if you have GPS or the maps.me, google maps or Waze applications, enter The Hole – Gáldar, will take you to this earthly paradise. There is parking next to the beach and it is usually easy to park, as long as there is no surf or bodyboard championship in the area.
What else can I visit near El Agujero beach?
In the surroundings of El Agujero, in addition to the historic center of Gáldar and the Painted Cave, you can visit more natural pools and coastal towns in the area. For example, him town of La Caleta de ArribaAlso in Gáldar. The natural pools of La Furnia (Gáldar) and Roque Prieto (Guide). To have a nice panoramic view of the neighborhood of Caleta de Arriba you can look out Fisherman's Viewpoint.
We love this area of Gran Canaria, plus all these enclaves are surrounded by banana treesand an unique landscape of Gran Canaria and the Canary Islands, especially the western ones.
Where to eat in Gáldar and in The Hole
To eat at El Agujero, you have the option of the Yourself snacks that we indicated before, but it is fast food such as hamburgers, dogs, fries, ice cream, etc. A few steps from “Yourself” is the restaurant La Marejada with sea views. We haven't tried it, but it may be an option to get by. Of course, in the center of Gáldar we recommend you the Juan Pedro Tasca and Chago's back room. All next to the town square.
Holiday homes and rural houses Gáldar
As we said, this area is very frequented by surfers, many of them international. With this, the holiday homes in El Agujero and rural houses in Gáldar. If you want to stay on the first line of El Agujero beach, we recommend the Ondina Apartments with sea views.
Video about Gáldar and The Hole
We have prepared a video about this area of Gran Canaria that you should not miss. In this video we demonstrate it to you 🙂 Ah! If you haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, you can do so here.
Lastly, don't miss our Local guides of Gran Canaria to get to know the island on your own and at your own pace.
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