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Ingenio, pure local essence in Gran Canaria

26/01/2022 Por Local Guide Gran Canaria Leave a Comment

If you want to know the best things to do in Ingenio, you are in the right place. Ingenio is a small municipality located east of Gran Canaria. It is a little touristic and quite traditional place, where today they are dedicated to agriculture, livestock, production of artisan cheeses, etc. In te same way, work continues on crafts, highlighting among them the laces. There have even been several catwalks of Moda Calada Fashion Show in this municipality.

Casa cueva Ingenio guayadeque
Cave house in Ingenio Guayadeque

In addition, Ingenio barely has a few kilometers of coastline, which also has beaches to see. All next to the airport. If you like, let’s get down to business and tell you what to see in Ingenio.

Things to do in Ingenio

✔ Old town Ingenio

The center of Ingenio or old town is quite picturesque and quiet. Here you can breathe 100% local life. Here you can take a walk through its beautiful La Candelaria square and visit the Church of the same name. You can also visit the craft shops, parks and surrounding squares.

La Candelaria church, things to do in Ingenio
La Candelaria church, things to do in Ingenio

✔ Guayadeque ravine

The Guayadeque ravine divides the municipalities of Agüimes and Ingenio, with what is more or less at the same distance from both towns. Also, in the Guayadeque ravine, besides appreciating its beauty, culture and getting closer to its history, you can taste good Canarian food in its cave houses.

Things to do in Ingenio: Guayadeque Ravine
Things to do in Ingenio: Guayadeque Ravine

✔ El Burrero beach

The El Burrero beach is one of the few beaches in the municipality of Ingenio. The beach itself is great and has practically all services and it has the Blue Flag. However, it is a bit windy and therefore a wind surfing paradise. The non-windy days it is a paradise for swimming lovers.

Things to do in Ingenio. El Burrero beach
Things to do in Ingenio. El Burrero beach

✔ San Agustín beach, Ingenio

In Gran Canaria there are two beaches called San Agustín, one of them is in the municipality of Ingenio. To get here you can do it on foot through a pleasant walk that borders the El Burrero mountain. However, you must bear in mind that here you do not have any type of services, nor surveillance. In addition, access is by sand and dirt, without ramps or stairs. We show it below.

Sea promenade from El Burrero to San Agustin
Sea promenade from El Burrero to San Agustin
San Agustin beach, things to do in Ingenio
San Agustin beach, things to do in Ingenio

Places to eat in Ingenio

Besides what to see in Ingenio, you must know where to eat. In this municipality you have several interesting options. We recommend you three, depending on what you want:

  • Asador Las Lilas, Las Majoreras. They are specialized in high quality grilled meats and very good customer service. Price per person over €40.
Las Lilas, restaurants in Ingenio
Las Lilas, restaurants in Ingenio
  • La Era restaurant, Guayadeque. In La Era you can taste delicious cheeses from Ingenio and other typical Canarian dishes. They also have good grilled meats.
  • Restaurant Mi mar, Las Majoreras A perfect option if you are looking for a delicious sandwich. They make the best calamari sandwiches with salad.
  • Terraza Club Náutico, El Burrero. Here you can try delicious local food with a view to El Burrero beach.
Rejos de pulpo
Fried octopus at Club Náutico El Burrero

Video about things to do in Ingenio

In the following video we propose you a plan that combines the visit to Ingenio and Agüimes. Do not miss it and subscribe for watching more videos of Gran Canaria. We have English subtitles in all our videos!

Rural houses in Ingenio

If you feel like spending one night close to the local life of Ingenio village and its surroundings, we leave you here a link to all the hotels, apartments and rural houses of Ingenio.

Find a rural house in Ingenio
Rural cave house in Guayadeque
Rural cave house in Guayadeque

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Finally, if you want to continue discovering unexplored corners of Gran Canaria like these, you can not miss our guides of the island. Forget about looking for information here and there and let us be your local guide of Gran Canaria. We offer you the same with our restaurant guide, do not miss the restaurants that the locals frequent!

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