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  Asociación de turismo rural Retur - Agaete
Agaete is located in the northeast of Gran Canaria.
It is characterized because of the fertile and beautiful valley of Agaete.
Agaete stands out also because of its gastronomy (based specially on fresh fish coming from its water); because of its popular parties like La Rama (June 28th in San Pedro) and on August 4th it is the most important celebration of it.
www.returcanarias.com /retur/agaete-1.htm   (286 words)

  
  A warm welcome to Gran Canaria: Visit Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The municipality of Agaete is in the Northeast area of the island of Gran Canaria.
After this period of splendour, Agaete underwent a crisis in sugar exports which lasted two centuries, up to the nineteenth century, when Agaete once again had another grand era of commercial splendour, due in particular to the introduction of cochineal and the tomato.
Agaete is one of the municipalities of Gran Canaria with the greatest variety of beaches, although they are mainly rocky and difficult to get to.
www.grancanaria.com /patronato_turismo/index.php?id=1233   (1845 words)

  
 Meon Villas - Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Agaete offers a wide range of facilities and amenities including some of the best fish restaurants overlooking the picturesque harbour and is very famous for its orange plantations (the best on the island), and other kinds of tropical fruits like papaya, kiwi and mango.
There is a small beach in the harbour area which is popular with the locals and great if you have kids, as you can relax in the shade of one of the bars whilst watching the youngsters enjoy a paddle or play amongst the rocks.
Near Agaete, there is a small town "Santa Maria de Guía" which is very famous for its cheese.
www.meonvillas.co.uk /grancanaria/agaete.shtml   (281 words)

  
 Agaete Property - Property in Agaete Gran Canaria, Canary Islands Spain.
Agaete can be found along the North coast of Gran Canaria, it is a small picturesque village where property is few and far between.
Apartments in Agaete and Puerto de Las Nieves vary; how many bedrooms it has, whether or not you have a communal pool, fitness centre and what other facilities are on the grounds, and how far it is walking distance to the centre of the resort and the Beach.
In Agaete and Puerto de Las Nieves in Northern Gran Canaria, this is far from being impossible.
www.apartmentspain.co.uk /agaete_property.htm   (862 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
'''Agaete''' is a municipality of Las Palmas (province) Las Palmas province, on the Canary Islands.
Agaete's area is 45,50 km² with a population of about 5,635 ([http://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/istac/ ISTAC], 2003) and its density is 123.85/km².
Agaete is situated in the mountains and are surrounded by valleys.
www.mauspfeil.net /Agaete,_Las_Palmas.html   (266 words)

  
 Property for sale within 50 km radius of Agaete Gran Canaria Spain real estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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www.thinkspain.com /properties-close-to-towns/3/6/59/63/50   (560 words)

  
 Agaete Tourist Attractions - Agaete Gran Canaria Canary Islands - Spain.
Staying here in Agaete, is ideal if you are a couple or family looking for a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
There are also theme and amusement parks close by to Agaete and surrounding the resort, unfortunately the majority though are in the South or close to Las Palmas, but still these are not that far due to the size of the island being so small.
These are all easily accessible from Agaete, whether you hire a car and explore in your own private group or perhaps take an excursion, which you can organise through a tour operator or it is easy to find a company that does this in the centre of the resort.
www.apartmentspain.co.uk /agaete_tourist.htm   (516 words)

  
 Bienvenidos a Gran Canaria: Visita Agaete
Esta condición permite que Agaete sea una localidad en donde escaseen las precipitaciones a lo largo de todo el año, con un promedio anual de casi 2.400 horas de sol al año, lo que garantiza un clima cálido y agradable.
Agaete, además, dispone de unas zonas verdes de especial relevancia que también son visita obligada: el Huerto de las Flores y el Parque Natural de Tamadaba.
Agaete es uno de los municipios grancanarios con mayor variedad de playas, aunque, en su mayoría, rocosas y de complicado acceso.
www.grancanaria.com /patronato_turismo/722.0.html   (1692 words)

  
 Municipio de la Villa de Agaete
Situado en el noroeste de la isla, el municipio de Agaete tiene una superficie de 45,50 km2 y una población en torno a los 6.000 habitantes.
El auditorio situado en el Barranco de Agaete destaca por la belleza del paisaje, la gran capacidad y las excelentes cualidades acústicas que le proporciona su entorno natural.
Agaete * Agüimes *Artenara * Arucas * Firgas * Gáldar * Ingenio * Las Palmas de Gran Canaria * Mogán * Moya * San Bartolomé
www.laguiadegrancanaria.com /agaete   (629 words)

  
 Routes for hikers. On pilgrimage ways around Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Within the campaign "On Gran Canaria by Bus" the ecological group Turcon proposes a hiking route of 10 km lenghth in the municipality of Agaete.
The tour leads from San Pedro de Agaete via Montaña Berbique and Degollada de la Arena to La Palmita in the port of Las Nieves, with a walking time of approx.
The municipality of Agaete, situated in the Northeast of the island, is well known for its traditional fishery, the "Virgen de las Nieves" and the "Fiesta de la Rama".
www.salcai.es /en/rutas/jun99.htm   (390 words)

  
 Agaete Real Estate - Real Estate Sales in Agaete Gran Canaria Spain.
Agaete and its port resort of Puerto de Las Nieves, Real Estate can be a brilliant opportunity for investment!
Whether you want a either brand new property in a new development or re-sale properties, in complex's or in the countryside with your own private land, whichever is your preference it is available.
In this lovely resort you have a choice of either re-sales of old style properties, Apartments and houses, on the outskirts and heading towards Puerto de Las Nieves are complex's with New and Re-sale properties, Or Fincas and Villas or with your own private land, whichever is your preference.
www.apartmentspain.co.uk /agaete_real_estate.htm   (914 words)

  
 Hotels in Agaete, Gran Canaria
RoomsNet.com offers you a wider selection of Agaete accommodation in Gran Canaria ranging from cheap apart hotels to four star and five Star luxury hotels.
Ideal for those looking to “live it up” when in Gran Canaria these four star hotels in Agaete offer luxurious accommodation which is within easy reach of the area’s many attractions.
Agaete Apartments and aparthotels are the ideal option for family holidays or for groups who do not wish to be restricted by a hotel atmosphere, and yet require some of the luxuries which accompany it.
www.roomsnet.com /spain_hotels/hotels_in_agaete-S1146-D028.html   (289 words)

  
 Mancomunidad de Ayuntamientos del Norte de Gran Canaria
Pedro de Vera, que sustituye a Juan Rejón en 1480, manda a construir en Agaete una torre o fortaleza, la Casa Fuerte, que serviría de centro de operaciones al gobernador y alcaide Alonso Fernández de Lugo para organizar la conquista de Gran Canaria.
La agricultura siguió siendo durante los siglos posteriores el motor de la economía de Agaete, experimentando un impulso a partir del siglo XIX con la introducción del cultivo de la cochinilla y, posteriormente, del tomate.
El núcleo urbano de Agaete se configura a partir del primitivo asentamiento aborigen, en la margen izquierda del barranco del mismo nombre.
www.mancomunidaddelnorte.org /agaete.htm   (1708 words)

  
 Municipios-Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Camino de Agaete a Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
En la cumbre del Pinar de Tamadaba, formación rocosa que asciende a 1.500 metros sobre el nivel del mar formando enormes acantilados que descienden bruscamente sobre el mar, se encuentra uno de los campamentos de la Dirección General de Juventud del Gobierno de Canarias.
Existe además en Agaete un albergue situado en la zona de la Palmita.
www.gcanaria.com /cabgc/municipios/agaete/ocioytiempolibre.htm   (348 words)

  
 Agaete
Agaete is a rich town because of its many water ressorts.
As alternative of the Las Palmas' hairbour, it was built Agaete's one.
This is used to improve the sea traffic between islands because of its good geographic location.
www.canary-island.com /gc/00_eng/guests/cities/agaete.htm   (95 words)

  
 Agaete Isla de Gran Canaria ( Ing )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Located on the north-west coast and very close to the small town of Agaete, this is a small coastal fishing town which in the past saw intense commercial activity.
Fruit produced in the neigh-bouring valley of Agaete was shipped from here, and being on the inter"island route with Tenerife it was a necessary port of call.
Nowadays it is a major tourist centre, thanks to its excellent beaches of greyish coarse grained sand which are backed by steep basalt cliffs.
www.canariasohyes.com /gce11agaeteingles.htm   (173 words)

  
 Agaete Current In Spain Weather, agaete current in spain weather resources
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 Municipios-Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
La gran cantidad de yacimientos arqueológicos encontrados en esta localidad confirman la existencia de importantes asentamientos prehispánicos anteriores a la conquista de Gran Canaria, así como el interés que despertaba Agaete dentro del Guanartemato de Gáldar, debido, fundamentalmente, a su ubicación costera y a la gran riqueza de recursos de sus valles.
Destaca la gran necrópolis del Maipes de Agaete, con más de un millar de túmulos, cuyo trazado reproduce el modelo tumular característico de las áreas de malpaís.
A comienzos del siglo XVII, Agaete cae en un proceso de deterioro económico y social.
www.grancanaria.com /cabgc/municipios/agaete/historiadelmunicipio.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Car Hire Agaete Ferry Port, Book Now!
Agaete Ferry Port is host to many fantastic restaurants catering for travelers on a budget or those looking for something a little more up market.
Agaete Ferry Port is a pleasant area with hospitable people and a fascinating culture.
The tourist office in Agaete Ferry Port is an excellent place to pick up brochures about the various tours and activities taking place in the area and to ask the friendly staff any questions that you are unsure of such as where to exchange currency or recommended places to eat.
www.argusrentals.com /Europe/Spain/car-rental-car-hire-Agaete-Ferry-Port.html   (1085 words)

  
 Agaete - Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain travel guide
In fact, since Agaete offers more than a few, we recommend that you spend a portion of your day going from one art gallery to another.
It is held every 4 th of August, and its origins can be traced to the unconventional rain dance.
This is the biggest event of Agaete, so if you are curious to participate in it, we highly invite you to do so!
www.laspalmasgrancanaria.com /6196agaete.asp   (501 words)

  
 Resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The picturesque township of Agaete is situated in a very fertile area of the island, with coffee and fruit plantations.
An overview of the rich crops of this area is presented at the 'botanic garden' of the area, the 'Huerta de las Flores'.
The road to Agaete from the South takes you via Puerto de Mogán and San Nicolás de Tolentino along the Western coastal road, ultimately to Las Palmas.
citycol.com /lrc/wc/students/webauthoring/unit2/klewis01/resorts.htm   (1861 words)

  
 Agaete Las Palmas
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 Property for Sale in Agaete
The municipality of Agaete is in the Northeast area of the island of Gran Canaria.
There are three main geographical basins: El Risco, Guayedra, and Agaete, with a maximum altitude of 1180 metres in the peaks area of el Pinar de Tamadaba.
The seaboard town of Agaete is in the Northeast of Gran Canaria, just 30 kilometers from the capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
www.grancanariaproperties.es /grancanaria/property/guide_to_agaete.htm   (318 words)

  
 Escapio ☼ Hotel Las Longueras | Hotel Agaete | Canary Islands
The romantic Hotel Las Longueras is situated in the “Valle de Agaete”, the great uncovered secret of the Spanish island of Gran Canary.
The mansion of the romantic Hotel Las Longueras was built in 1895 in the purest colonial style as an autumn residence and has 173 hectares of land overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.
One path runs to the Valley of Agaete and the Pines of Tamadaba, from where there is a wonderful view over the Atlantic Ocean.
en.escapio.com /hotel/hotel-las-longueras   (548 words)

  
 ELDIA.ES > El Laguna empató ayer con el Agaete y prácticamente logró la salvación   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
El Laguna casi aseguró la categoría al empatar en casa con el Agaete, que todavía aspira a entrar en la fase de ascenso.
El Agaete intentaba hacer daño a la contra, pero sin crear serio peligro.
A renglón seguido, Toño dispararía alto, pero el Agaete daría primero con el tanto que abrió el marcador del Anexo al Francisco Peraza en la mañana de ayer.
83.175.206.50 /2002-04-29/jornada/jornada20prn.htm   (595 words)

  
 Municipios-Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
El cuidado de fachadas contrasta con las tonalidades de las tierras y montañas que rodean el pueblo y que se rematan en el mar, con el espectacular paisaje de los riscos de Tirma y Tamadaba que se precipitan hacia el océano formando singulares figuras como el roque bautizado como Dedo de Dios.
Agaete cuenta con tres espacios diferenciados para visitar: el pueblo, el valle y el puerto de las Nieves.
El Valle, El Risco, El Sao, El Hornillo, Guayedra, Piletas, Las Nieves, Agaete (casco).
www.grancanaria.com /cabgc/municipios/agaete   (296 words)

  
 FERIEGUIDEN.NO - AGAETE - Norges største reiseportal
Agaete er en vakker landsby som ligger nordvest på Gran Canaria.
I dag er Agaete er døsig kystby med rundt 5.600 innbyggere.
Har du leiebil kan du enkelt besøke Agaete.
www.ferieguiden.no /kontinent/afrika/kanarioyene/hovedpunkt6-3-2.asp   (568 words)

  
 La ola que anegó Agaete   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hace unos 800.000 años, una ola gigante inundó Agaete.
Por contra, cuando se acerca a la costa, la masa de agua se ve frenada por la plataforma continental, que al mismo tiempo la impulsa hacia arriba con lo que gana en altura.
Eso explica que en la zona de mayor profundidad sólo tuviera 4,2 metros pero que viajara a 590 kilómetros por hora; o que en Agaete alcanzara los 25 metros pero sólo fuera a 50 kilómetros por hora.
www.noincineraciontenerife.org /noticias/283.htm   (687 words)

  
 El Angosto - House renting in Agaete, Gran Canaria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In the outskirts of the village of Agaete, between the sea and the mountains of Tamadaba, we offer you a paradise of calmness and comfort.
You can make it your home the time you want.
All the houses are furnished and have all the required devices: washing machine, fridge, water heater, kitchen equipment, household goods, etc.
apartamentos-elangosto.iespana.es /elangosto_en.htm   (214 words)

  
 VT Agaete Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The travel forum is where you can ask for help on any aspect of a trip you're planning.
When 532,999 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else.
Be the first to post a question in the Agaete Forum.
forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-276919-1-Travel-Agaete--forum.html   (87 words)

  
 VR Canaries - Agaete
Adjoining the Dedo de Dios beach is the gravel beach of Las Nieves beside the old pier of Agaete.
Agaete is a coastal town in the north west of Gran Canaria.
Here, the "Dedo de Dios" (God's Finger), a rock formation similar to the 12 apostles in Australia can be seen sticking up out of the sea, near the port from which "Fred Olsen" Jet foils leave for Tenerife.
www.vrcanaries.com /gran-canaria-info/agaete3.html   (136 words)

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