Aguimes

Agüimes sits inland on the eastern side of Gran Canaria, a town that has grown around a carefully restored historic centre rather than the coastal resorts more typical of the region. Its Old Town is the main draw for visitors, with narrow pedestrianised streets, whitewashed and stone-fronted houses, and small squares that give it a calm, well-kept character distinct from the busier tourist areas of the east coast.

Just outside the town, the Guayadeque Ravine cuts deep into the landscape, forming one of the island’s more striking natural areas. The ravine’s steep walls and caves have long shaped how people have lived in this part of Gran Canaria, and it remains a place valued for walking and taking in views over volcanic terrain rather than for any single monument.

Together, the Old Town and the ravine give Agüimes a dual identity: a quiet historic settlement paired with a dramatic natural backdrop, making it a worthwhile stop for those exploring inland eastern Gran Canaria away from the coast.