Arguineguin Map

Useful Arguineguin map and guide to the Gran Canaria resort.


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Map and Guide for Arguineguin Gran Canaria

Arguineguin Map - Above is a zoomable map of Arguineguin an emerging resort in the south of the island of Gran Canaria in the Spanish Canary Islands.

Using the controls on the top left of this Arguineguin map, you can 'zoom in' to get a detailed street map of Arguineguin, or 'zoom out' to view the surrounding resorts such as Puerto Rico, Patalavaca, La Verga, Playa Taurito, Maspalomas and Puerto de Mogan. You can also pan around to see other places on Gran Canaria, the easiest way to pan is to hold down the left mouse button and drag the map.

Other controls on this Arguineguin map enable you to view a satellite map ('Sat') or view the surrounding terrain ('Ter').

A growing south coast resort in the municipality of Mogan, situated between the better known Maspalomas and Puerto Rico, Arguineguin has an excellent sandy beach and a decent range of facilties. One of the lesser known resorts of Gran Canaria Arguineguin is however well regarded for its seafood restaurants, evidence of the town's long fishing traditions, boats still operate from the port today. The name of the town comes from the Guanche for "quiet water".

A fertile gorge to the north of the town is known as the Barranco de Arguineguin, it is planted with tropical fruits such as passion fruit and papaya.

Arguineguin is more a home for the local population than a traditional holiday resort, though there are some hotels and holiday rental accommodation in the town, it is also popular with Norwegians, many of whom have purchased holiday homes in the town.

Arguineguin Market - Market day in Arguineguin is on Tuesdays, and it is reputed to be the largest street market on Gran Canaria.

Arguineguin is situated on the south coast of Gran Canaria between Maspalomas and Puerto Rico.

Nearby Places: Maspalomas - Puerto Rico - Meloneras

Attractions: Palmitos Park - Vegueta - Playa de las Canteras

Gran Canaria Hotels: Oasis Maspalomas - Princess Hotel Playa Taurito

Gran Canaria Places: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - Playa del Ingles - Puerto Mogan - Aguimes - Teror - San Agustin - Mogan - Playa Taurito - Moya

Related: Tenerife - Lanzarote - La Palma - Fuerteventura - El Hierro - La Gomera - Spain - Builders

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