Agaete Things to Do

Islanders in pre-Hispanic times were particularly fond of the fertile Barranco Jinamar, a ravine where many remains of settlements have been discovered. Llano de las Brujas (Witches' Plain) is one of them. Located next to the G... more

This district was established at the same time as the neighbouring San Juan district, around 24 June 1483. As a small hill known as Santa María la Antigua, it was the place chosen by (or relegated to) craftsmen and shopkeepers... more

Widely considered one of the best beaches in the area, this 4km stretch of sand is protected from the Atlantic's fury by an attractive rock and sandstone breakwater. It is the ideal place to watch the sun set and one of the few... more

This 10km-long stretch of golden beach has been awarded an EU "Blue Flag" category in recognition of the quality of the waters, the cleanliness of the beach and the range of facilities on offer. Northern Europeans dream of this... more

You will not fail to notice the huge nomad's tent surrounded by trees on your way up to Maspalomas lighthouse. Pluck up your courage and head down for a camel ride through the wonderful sand dunes-it is an unforgettable 30-minu... more

This natural attraction is a magical 12 kilometre-long ravine through which water flows all year, forming impressive gorges and waterfalls. At the bottom of the gorge are authentic little reed beds full of maiden hairs and wate... more

This nightclub is considered to be one of the best on the island. It pumps out excellent techno dance music for the hundreds of people that hit the dance floor every night. It's in the busy south of the island where there's alw... more

One of the most interesting nightspots on the island is located in a traditional old building that has been restored to show off its flagstone floors and dry-stone walls. It's divided into three rooms with high ceilings. There... more

A gay club that has changed with the times since it opened in the 1970's, it's a place where you can dance to a wide selection of music including all your favourite disco sounds. It's not exclusively gay anymore and has become... more

The Casa Museo de Colón commemorates explorer Christopher Columbus' visit to the islands on his way to "discover" the Americas, as well as the role that the Canary Islands played as a bridge between the New and Old Worlds. A re... more