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GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS. 25 meters from the sea, with the best climate in the world
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EspañolApartment • Arinaga Spain
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Listed April 2024
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General overview
Playa de Arinaga is a quiet and safe coastal town in the southeast of Gran Canaria (the average temperature ranges between 22 C in winter and 27 C in summer). The area, rich in marine fauna, makes it ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. As well as other water activities, or simply for sunbathing and relaxing on the free platforms installed on the coast or on its small beach. It also has a natural pool without waves. It has a 4 km promenade, ideal for walking or doing sports next to the sea. There are numerous good restaurants with prices for natives, bars, supermarkets, shops and other services open every day.
-15 min. from the airport
-20 min. from large beaches such as Maspalomas, Playa del Inglés, Amadores and Anfi del mar.
-25 min. from Las Palmas G.C. (capital)
-30 min. from Puerto Rico
-35 min. from the famous Puerto de Mogán.
-1 hour from Roque Nublo and the centre of the island.
Arinaga is ideal for its location as a logistical base to explore the rest of the island, no destination is more than 1 hour away by car. The ideal is to rent a car and tour the whole island. It is easy, safe and interesting to see the contrast between the southern coast area with its golden beaches, the northern area, less touristy, with its beaches of black volcanic sand and the trails in the mountains of the interior of the island, full of vegetation and impressive views.
Playa de Arinaga has a mostly native population, which allows you to get to know Canarian culture more closely. And not feel the pressure of the overcrowding of the most touristic areas, but at the same time have the most important beaches of Gran Canaria close by.
The space
This is a recently renovated 100m2 apartment, with a sea view from the balcony and 25 meters from a long promenade. It has 3 bedrooms, one master with a king-size bed and the other two with single beds. 2 bathrooms (1 en suite with the master bedroom). A very spacious living room and a well-equipped kitchen.
The apartment has a minimalist approach. All the furniture is open and with few drawers. We did not want excessive decoration. In addition, we prioritized everything that facilitates quick cleaning. Also being so close to the sea we wanted to avoid at all costs the humidity caused by the sea breeze on closed furniture.
If you like coffee, you will have no problem, there are 3 types of coffee maker: capsule, drip and Italian. There is also a kettle for tea.
You will find the apartment very clean. Cleanliness is important to us, we hope to find your home the same.
It is a very quiet building, with only 6 apartments, where you will only hear the waves of the sea. There are 2 apartments per floor. The 2 on the first floor are our property, so no one will bother you.
Air conditioning is not allowed in the building. No neighbours consider it necessary because the temperature in the area is usually pleasant. The apartment is quite cool, being very close to the sea. In summer, by opening a window or the balcony just a little, the fresh sea breeze immediately comes in. In any case, we have several fans in the apartment if necessary.
Very fast 600 Mbps Wi-Fi and internet. Ethernet connection in all bedrooms and living room.
TV with HBO MAX, Movistar (with some international channels), FIRE TV and all Spanish channels.
Guest access
It is on the first floor, and is accessed by stairs.
My parking spaces are rented. But if you rent a car, it is easy and free to park on the street. Most days, you will park in front of the apartment.
Notes
Thomas Whitmore, director of climatological research at Syracuse University (USA), conducted the only scientific study in existence, which he titled “Index of the most pleasant climates”, where Las Palmas de Gran Canaria appeared as the place with the best climate in the world. The study, published by Consumer Travel Publications, was based on the comparison of meteorological statistics (days of precipitation and water and air temperature) of more than six hundred places in the world.
I cannot guarantee you 100% good weather, but there are many chances.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Balcony
Travel Styles
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Village
Mountains
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Playa de Arinaga is a popular town for the island's population. During the week it is very quiet and with few tourists, not too much hustle and bustle, but with all the restaurants, bars and supermarkets open. At the weekend you find a lot of Canarian people having a beer or eating in its numerous restaurants at non-touristy prices. It is a "real" town, not a place made for tourists. A few kms away you have the well-known town of Agüimes, a typical Canarian town, which still preserves many of its Canarian houses from centuries past and a very pretty church. If you need to go shopping, 9 kms away you have a large shopping centre with all kinds of shops.
Getting to my home
Gran Canaria Airport is about 10 min. drive away. A taxi is the most convenient way to get to the apartment and costs around €17. You can also take the airport bus, but you have to make a small change at Cruce de Arinaga. You can also combine the bus to Cruce de Arinaga and then take a taxi which costs €6 to Playa de Arinaga, where the apartment is located.
Nearest airport
Gran Canaria airport is 10 km away.
There are direct flights to Gran Canaria from all major European and Spanish cities. The flights are not long, so you can combine your visit to Spain or mainland Europe with a few days on an island in the middle of the ocean. It is also possible to visit other Canary Islands, they are very well connected. There are even low-cost direct flights to Morocco.
Getting around
There are 7 supermarkets in the village, the closest one to the apartment is 450 metres away and is open every day, even on Sundays. There are very good restaurants and also bars where you can enjoy some tapas and a beer or glass of wine while looking at the sea.
Transport in Gran Canaria is good and cheap. Playa de Arinaga has direct buses to the south, where the largest and most famous beaches are just a short drive away. To go to Las Palmas city and the north of the island, a transfer is necessary. Transfers leave every 20 minutes.
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