GRAN CANARIA, CANARY ISLANDS. 25 meters from the sea, with the best climate in the world
Translated from Español
Apartment • Arinaga Spain
4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Beds
2 Bathrooms
Secondary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Statistics
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 from 22 C in winter to 27 C in summer). The area, rich in marine fauna, makes it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. As well as other water activities, or simply to sunbathe and relax on the free platforms installed on the coast or on its small beach. It also has a natural pool without waves. It has a promenade of 4 kms., ideal for walking or playing sports by 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 great 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 center of the island.
Arinaga is ideal for its location as a logistical base to get to know 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 entire route. It is easy, safe and interesting to see the contrast of the south coast area with its golden beaches, the less touristy northern area with its black volcanic sand beaches and the trails in the mountains of the interior of the island, full of vegetation and breathtaking views.
Playa de Arinaga has a mostly native population, which allows you to learn more about Canarian culture. And not to feel the burden of the overcrowding of the most touristic areas, but at the same time to have the most important beaches of Gran Canaria nearby.
The Space
It is a recently renovated apartment of 100 m2, with sea view from the balcony and 25 meters from a long promenade. It has 3 bedrooms, one master with a king 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 didn't want excessive decoration. We give priority to everything that facilitates quick cleaning. Being so close to the sea, we wanted to avoid at all costs the humidity caused by the sea breeze in the 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 neighbor considers it necessary because generally 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 balcony at the very least, the fresh sea breeze immediately enters. In any case, we have several fans in the apartment if necessary.
Wi-Fi and very fast internet of 600 Mbps. Ethernet connection in all rooms and living room.
TV with HBO MAX, Movistar (with some international channels), FIRE TV and all Spanish channels.
Guest Access
It is a first floor, and is accessed by stairs.
My parking spaces are rented. But if you rent a car, it's easy and free to park on the street. Most days, you'll park in front of the apartment.
IMPORTANT: In simultaneous or non-simultaneous exchanges in which the other exchange partner requests the payment of cleaning expenses, cleaning expenses will also be charged at our property, (ONLY in that case).
Notes
Thomas Whitmore, director of climatological research at Syracuse University (USA) carried out the only existing scientific study, which he titled the "Indices 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 can't guarantee you 100% good weather, but there are many chances.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
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 fashionable village among the island's population. During the week it is very quiet and with few tourists, without too much hustle and bustle, but with all restaurants, bars and supermarkets open. On the weekend you find a lot of Canarian people having a beer or eating in its many restaurants at non-tourist prices. It is a "real" town, not a place made for tourists. A few kms. you have the well-known village of Agüimes, a typical Canarian village, which still preserves many of its Canarian houses from past centuries and a very beautiful church. If you need shopping, 9 kms. You have a large shopping center with all kinds of shops.
Getting to my home
Gran Canaria airport is about 10 minutes away by car. A taxi is the most convenient way to get to the apartment and costs around €18. You can also take the airport bus, but you have to make a small transfer at Cruce de Arinaga. You can also combine 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 kms.
You have 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 direct low-cost flights to Morocco.
Getting Around
In the village there are 7 supermarkets, the closest to the apartment is 450 meters away. and they are open every day, even on Sundays. There are very good restaurants and also bars where you can taste 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 large 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 depart every 20 minutes.
Map of Approximate Location
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