Things to do in and around Arguineguín
Boats, walks, markets, festivals and day trips – what to do on a slow day and on a busy one.
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Arguineguin is a charming coastal town on the southern side of Gran Canaria, known for its mild climate, welcoming atmosphere, and
Free things to do
Free things to do in Arguineguín: beaches, the Tuesday market, coast walks, harbour and fiestas that cost nothing to enter.
Rainy & windy days
Rain is rare in Arguineguín, but cloud, wind and calima happen. Ideas for a long lunch, shopping, Las Palmas or a sheltered beach.
With kids
Arguineguín with children: calm town beaches and a playground, Angry Birds Activity Park, Palmitos Park, Aqualand, boats and price
For couples
Arguineguín for couples: gentle coastal walks, small wine lists, intimate tables and calm coves-easy ideas for unhurried days toge
Evenings & nightlife
Arguineguín is a quiet evening town: dinner, a drink, a sunset stroll. What is open, how to get home without a bus, and where to g
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On the water
Boats from Arguineguín
Boats from Arguineguín to Anfi, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán: operators, fares, timetables and the best seats for the view.
Dolphin & whale watching
Dolphin and whale trips from Arguineguín: Líneas Salmón times and prices, species offshore and the rules boats must follow.
Scuba diving
Boat dives from Anfi marina in Arguineguín: dive sites and depths, 2026 prices, courses, intro dives, sea temperature and what to
Fishing trips
Sea fishing near Arguineguín: boat trips from Puerto Rico, the Canary Islands licence you need, protected species and where to eat
Catamaran & sailing
Catamaran, private yacht and sailing trips on Gran Canaria's south coast: what they cost, where they leave from and what is includ
Water sports
Jet skis, parasailing, banana boats and wakeboarding at Anfi del Mar and Puerto Rico: listed 2026 prices, ages, weather and safety
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Walks & active
Coastal walks
Coastal walks from Arguineguín to Patalavaca and Anfi: easy seafront route with swim stops, cafés, best times, distance and simple
Bikes, scooters, SUP & kayaks
Arguineguín rentals: bikes, e‑bikes, 125cc scooters, SUPs and kayaks with route ideas, wind advice and what to bring.
Hiking
Hiking above Arguineguín: Mogán's nine official routes with distances and difficulty, how to reach the Soria valley trails, and sa
Road cycling
Road cycling from Arguineguín: the Soria climb, Pico de las Nieves, coast rides, where to hire a road bike and the 2026 helmet rul
Golf
Golf near Arguineguín: Anfi Golf's 2026-27 green fees (€145 for 18 holes), handicap limits, dress code and the nearby courses.
Gyms, yoga & padel
Gyms, yoga and padel in Arguineguín: what is confirmed, who can use it, and the outdoor training the town does well.
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Markets & festivals
Tuesday market
Arguineguín's market is every Tuesday, 08:30 to 15:00: municipal and craft stalls plus a flea market. Where it is and how to get t
Puerto de Mogán markets
Puerto de Mogán's municipal market is on Fridays, 09:00–15:30; the craft market is on Mondays, 08:30–14:30. How to get there.
Fiesta del Carmen
Fiesta del Carmen in Arguineguín: a mid-July festival with a sea procession. What the programme looks like, how dates fall and tip
Carnival
Carnaval Costa Mogán fills Arguineguín for a week in late March; Maspalomas and Las Palmas run bigger parades. Dates and travel ti
Christmas & New Year
Christmas in Arguineguín is mild and mostly quiet: holiday dates, weather, buses, taxis and the Three Kings on 5–6 January explain
Events calendar
A month-by-month calendar of fiestas, carnivals and markets in Arguineguín and Mogán, with what has fixed dates and what does not.
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Day trips
Best day trips
Puerto de Mogán, Maspalomas dunes, Palmitos Park, Roque Nublo and Las Palmas: the best day trips from Arguineguín and how to get t
Day trips by bus
Which day trips from Arguineguín work by Global bus: Las Palmas, Puerto de Mogán, Playa del Inglés and more, with lines and planni
Maspalomas dunes
How to reach the Maspalomas dunes from Arguineguín by bus or car, the reserve's rules, and the best time of day to go.
Roque Nublo
Roque Nublo needs a free online reservation from the Degollada de La Goleta. How to book, get there from Arguineguín, park and wal
Las Palmas
A day in Las Palmas from Arguineguín: the direct 91 bus, a morning in Vegueta, an afternoon on Las Canteras beach.
Palmitos Park
Palmitos Park in 2026: opening hours, ticket prices, show times, bus 70 and car from Arguineguín, and the dolphin debate.
Water parks
Aqualand Maspalomas and Lago Taurito compared: 2026 prices, opening hours and how to get there from Arguineguín by bus 70, car or
Excursions & tours
Boat trips, mountain tours and full-day island tours from Arguineguín: the types, some published prices and what to check before y
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