Agaete, Gran Canaria

Agaete, on the west coast of Gran Canaria

Agaete is an active fishing port and harbours the ferry that connects Gran Canaria to Santa Cruz.

Agaete port from the path leading down to Guayedra Beach, a short yet steep walk just outside the town.

Spectacular! The backdrop to the path going down to Guayedra Beach.

You will find that not only German tourists may be sunning themselves on the beach.

The coastline to the south of Guayedra.

These old rocks were hacked for salt collection and are now ocean pools frequented by tourists and locals alike.

It looks like a cactus, but it's not. The cardón (Euphorbia canariensis) grows everywhere on the western side of the island.

La Caleta, just north of Agaete, is an almost inaccessible cove. Swimming is prohibited, and for very good reasons!

This yummy garbanzada will revive you after climbing back up from Guayedra!

Los Berrazales, on the Agaete valley, holds this cellar under a massive rock that shifted down the mountain after an earthquake in the late 19th century. The place may be hard to find but it's definitely worth the visit. Their white wines are wonderful!

The Berrazales tour includes tasting of wines, food and their own coffee.

Two different ages coexist on the valley of Agaete: Renewables aplenty next to the ancient burial grounds of the indigenous Canarian people. 

Some specimens thrive on the volcanic rock on the valley. 

At sunset, the majestic silhouette of Mount Teide (3,715 m) becomes clearly visible from the western coast of Gran Canaria.