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| Arguineguín | ||
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| Residents | 5.004 (2015) | |
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Arguineguín is a fishing village and tourist resort in the southwest of Gran Canaria and belongs to church Mogan.
background
Arguineguín has around 2,700 inhabitants. The Spanish took over the place name from the indigenous population as early as 1492, it means calm water. That applies at least to the port, which is located on a peninsula and is protected by a long pier. To the west of the harbor is the light sandy beach Playa de las Marañuelas, there is also information here. The beach is to the east of the harbor Arguineguin Beach. Not far from there is a large cement works, which, however, is not perceived as disturbing.
Compared to the neighboring towns, Arguineguín looks quite quiet, but the place is a popular destination for holidaymakers from Scandinavia, especially from Norway. There is also a small Norwegian church on the beach promenade for these holiday guests. Otherwise the place lives from fishing. If you are looking for a typical Canarian town on the Costa Mogán, you will most likely find it here.
getting there
By plane
The Gran Canaria Airport is about 35 kilometers northeast of Arguineguín as the crow flies. For example, you can drive 50 km from the district of Patalavaca to the airport by car. It can be easily reached via the GC-1 coastal motorway. Bus routes 90 and 91 connect the city with the airport.
In the street
Arguineguín is close to the motorway GC-1, the place is just as about that GC-500 to reach.
By boat
mobility
From Arguineguín there are two ways to walk to Patalavaca and Anfi Beach, the distance is about 3 kilometers. Along the high coastal road GC 500, the path is partly built as a sidewalk and partly as a separate path next to the road. The promenade is not fully developed, the path leads partly over the beach, partly over gravel. Even the concrete sections are so crumbled in places that there are often stumbling blocks.
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
Apart from the wonderful location, the place itself doesn't have much to offer. However, there is one special feature Patalavaca. Originally there were only a few small bays on the steep coast, today this is where the sophisticated holiday resort is located Anfi del Mar. The white sand beach is unique in Gran Canaria. However, it was also transported here from the Caribbean. The facility belongs to the hotel group Beginning, which is also very active in the time-sharing business and advertises quite aggressively on Gran Canaria at practically every touristically significant point.
activities
- There is a small golf course next to the Anfi del Mar resort. The 18 lanes are up to 30 meters long and idyllically embedded in the landscape, with lakes, bridges, rocks, cacti and trees. The paths within the facility can also be used for walking.
- From the port in Arguineguín, the boats of two shipping companies go several times a day to Puerto de Mogán with stops in Anfi del Mar and Puerto Rico. The journey takes about 70 minutes. Some of the boats have a glass floor.
shop
- Shopping center Puesta de Sol (Sunset), at the port.
- Ancora Shopping Center. In the center of the village at the GC 500, there are also parking spaces.
- La Marea Shopping Center, in the town center at the GC 500. Some of the shops are empty and on Sundays only the in-house supermarket was open (as of February 2016). It is worth going to the roof terrace (also the parking lot), from there you have a view of the old town at the harbor.
kitchen
- La Canaria, at the Radisson Blu Resort hotel. Restaurant.
- 222 ° SW Bar & Grill, in the Hotel Radisson Blu Resort, on the 200 m² terrace.
nightlife
accommodation
There are several large hotel complexes on the shore between Arguineguín and the district of Patalavaca.
Cheap
- Servatur Green Beach **. The building of the hotel is oriented to the northwest, so all balconies are only reached by the sun in the late afternoon. The loungers in the pool area are partly on artificial turf.
Upscale
- Radisson Blu Resort *****. The hotel has 189 rooms including suites, all of which have a sea view. The spacious complex with many trees and lawns contains a salt water pool (heated) and a fresh water pool as well as sports fields.
trips
From Arguineguín the GC-505 through the gorge Barranco Arguineguín. After about 20 km on a narrow and winding road you will reach the dam Presa de Soria. At least in winter, the palm-lined lake is full of water.
literature
Web links
http://www.mogan.es/ - Official website of Arguineguín
Ferry company website Lineas Blue Bird (German speaking)
Ferry company website Lineas Salmon (German can be selected)
