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Agüimes is an ancient settlement rich in history and archaeological sites, local religious festivals, museums, and infamous for the yearly carnival celebrations.

Agüimes is a Canarian municipality in the eastern portion of the island of Gran Canaria in the Las Palmas province, covering an area of area 79.28 square kilometres. The city is located south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Teide, and east of Puerto Rico. It is situated between the mountains and the plains; the mountains, including several valleys to the west, dominate the west; the plains, along with a residential area, lies to the east along with the Atlantic Ocean.

The district was not at one time a major tourist destination, but after the careful restoration of the old town, this has become the best example of a traditional Canarian hill town. The streets of the old town exude a gentle, relaxed, timeless atmosphere, and the carefully positioned street statues and sculptures add a series of surprises to a visit to the old town. The local plan for 'rural tourism' has led to the development of other small visitor centres around the district, the biggest of which is in the Guayadeque Ravine. This area has many cave houses dating back hundreds of years, and a complete village dug into the hillside, still occupied today which has its own cave church, cave bar and cave restaurants.

Attractions in Agüimes

They include the Neo-Gothic Church of San Sebastian, Plaza del Rosario, the towers of the Parroquía de San Sebastián, Parque de los Cocodrilos, Playa de Vargas, Playa del Cabrón, El Cabrón'marine reserve, and the Guayadeque Ravine.

Diving in the area gives you the opportunity to see caves, arches, walls, and volcanic reefs, where an extremely wide range of sub-tropical marine species can be found, ranging from tiny seahorses up to rays and angel sharks.

A windsurfing tour is held every year at the International Windsurfing Centre at Pozo Izquierdo.