What to see and do in Arinaga, Agüimes, Gran Canaria

In this article you We share what to see in Arinaga a Playa y Coast town belonging to the municipality of Agüimes in the southeast of Gran Canaria. This is a very local area with some of the best water for diving and snorkeling on the island. We are sure that, when you discover its coast, you will fall in love. You should also know that it is one of the windiest areas of Gran Canaria. In fact, the entrance to the town is full of wind energy mills, next to an industrial estate. Next we will tell you all the things to do in Arinaga and where to eat.

What to see and do in Arinaga, Gran Canaria

✔ The town and beach of Arinaga

Along its coast there is a walk of approximately 2 kilometers that runs from one end of the Arinaga coast to the other. On this walk you will find some restaurants and bars. As for the beach itself, you should know that much of it is made of stones. However, when the tide goes out, there is plenty of sand left. It has security and shower service. In the same way, locals usually bathe on the dock and jump into the sea from there.

✔ Souk Negro natural pools

Once past the pier, heading towards Risco Verde, we arrive at other natural pool-type bathing areas of Arinaga known as Soco Negro. Although well, we know that it is not natural, but it does have sea water. Look how cool! We recommend you take your diving goggles, it's full of little fish.

Unlike the main avenue of Arinaga where it is usually quite windy, after the pier it slows down quite a bit and just Souk Negro is great. If we continue advancing along the walk towards Risco Verde, we will see that There are several wooden loungers on the stones of the beach. A perfect solarium.

✔ Risco Verde Bay

At the end of the walk we will reach the Risco Verde bathing area. There are also woods for sunbathing and there are areas equipped with ramps for swimming. You should know that This entire coastal area of ​​the Canary Islands is known for the richness of its seabed. Making it one of the essential places to snorkel, dive or diving baptism in Gran Canaria. On the walk there are information signs that will help you discover the species that live in this area. protected coastal zone.

Next to the mountain at the end of the avenue, there was a restaurant with a view of the sea, the Hornos de la Cal restaurant. Apparently their concession has run out and we don't know when it will have another owner. Right next to it are the old lime kilns that supplied the entire island of Gran Canaria. Here is another ramp for bathing.

✔ Muelle Viejo, another of Arinaga's beaches

After the ovens of La Cal we arrive at the Risco Verde Viewpoint and a walk that leads to the Muelle Viejo cove. In addition to the small beach, there is a kind of pontoon with direct stairs to the sea to take a dip. Be careful with the waves in this area, as it can be dangerous and, as you see in the following photo, There is no railing to reach the stairs.

✔ Arinaga Lighthouse

Another enclave that you should visit in Arinaga is its lighthouse. To get here you better take the car because it is at the top of a mountain. Here you will have a panoramic view of Playa del Cabrón, Roque de Arinaga, Arinaga mountain and the town. The building next to the lighthouse is currently a restaurant. If we continue along the coast towards the north on a dirt road, we will reach the Cabrón Beach.

✔ Cabrón Beach

As we said, access to this small and beautiful cove It is along a dirt road from Arinaga beach. It has quite a few potholes, so if you go with your rental car we do not recommend it. Better leave it next to the school as soon as you start the path and walk for about 10 minutes. Unless you have a 4×4. From the beach you can see the lighthouse and enjoy the tranquility, since It is not a tourist beach, despite its beauty. We have a complete post about Cabrón beach that we encourage you to visit.

If you want to discover the entire coast of Agüimes, we recommend this route hiking from El Burrero to Arinaga beach.

Restaurants in Arinaga

In this coastal town there is a wide gastronomic offer. Our recommendations are

• The Las Salinas Dairy. If you want to eat a good pork leg sandwich with artisan cheese, notes this site. They also have other dishes to taste. , the black canary pig. The place is peculiar with lots of gadgets hanging and is a few steps from the maritime avenue. Another option with pata sandwiches is La Pata Gourmet by Kiko, but it is in the Arinaga Industrial Estate.

• Nelson Restaurant to eat good fresh local fish with sea views, although not suitable for all budgets.
• Kabane Avenue with super original and delicious dishes. We recommend the samosas, fresh tuna salad and truffle ravioli.
• The Arinaga Pizzeria. If you like fresh pasta and pizza, don't miss one of the best pizzerias in Gran Canaria.

Holiday homes in Arinaga

Although it is not a tourist area and there are no hotels, it is There are holiday homes in Arinaga, as well as apartments. We leave you the link so you can find out the availability on the dates you want to visit Gran Canaria.

If you plan to visit the capital and the southern tourist areas, Arinaga can be one of the best areas where to stay in Gran Canaria. It is just 20 minutes from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by car and about 15 minutes from the Maspalomas Lighthouse. Write down all our recommendations on what to see in Maspalomas y what to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The fishing vará, popular festival of Arinaga

If, in addition to getting to know Arinaga, you want to have a great time in one of the popular festivals of Gran Canaria more fun, we invite you to join the Vará del Pescao. It is a seafaring pilgrimage that goes from Risco Verde to the end of the Arinaga promenade and takes place every year on the last Friday of August. This 2024 will be Friday, August 30.

Video about what to see in Arinaga

Furthermore, we have prepared you a video about the route through each of the sites that we have mentioned in this post. We hope you like it. Thanks for sharing and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

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Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.