Casa Azuaje's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurante Nativo Las Palmas
Delicious breakfast and lunch at the northern coast.
Moya is the nearest village. It has several Spar supermarkets for getting some food quickly, a taxi stop (telephone number +34928620083) and a bus station. The nearest bus stop to the house would be El Lance (bus number 117).
Moya
Moya is the nearest village. It has several Spar supermarkets for getting some food quickly, a taxi stop (telephone number +34928620083) and a bus station. The nearest bus stop to the house would be El Lance (bus number 117).
This high-rated roasted chicken and pork restaurant is near the house. Local families and couples love it.
Asadero La Caldera
This high-rated roasted chicken and pork restaurant is near the house. Local families and couples love it.
(CURRENTLY CLOSED) An excellent restaurant with a variety of dishes (meat, fish, vegetables, desserts...) in Artenara, one of the most beautiful areas of the island.
La Esquina
(CURRENTLY CLOSED) An excellent restaurant with a variety of dishes (meat, fish, vegetables, desserts...) in Artenara, one of the most beautiful areas of the island.
This shopping centre is on your way to the house and includes supermarkets and a variety of restaurants.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Centro Comercial Las Terrazas
GC-1This shopping centre is on your way to the house and includes supermarkets and a variety of restaurants.
This supermarket serves online and offers delivery on its website www.mercadona.es
60 recommandé par les habitants
Mercadona
s/n C. República DominicanaThis supermarket serves online and offers delivery on its website www.mercadona.es
Beaches
One of the many beaches in the north, San Lorenzo has restaurants and natural pools that protect swimmers from the currents. In a sunny day, the north is the perfect choice because of the accessibility.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Charco de San Lorenzo
One of the many beaches in the north, San Lorenzo has restaurants and natural pools that protect swimmers from the currents. In a sunny day, the north is the perfect choice because of the accessibility.
Compact, sandy beach bookended by rugged cliffs. Waves and sun in the northwest.
25 recommandé par les habitants
North Beach Sardina
67A Av. Alcalde Antonio RosasCompact, sandy beach bookended by rugged cliffs. Waves and sun in the northwest.
Playa de Tiritaña
Secluded Tiritaña Beach amid rocky bluffs southwest.
Playa de Guayedra
Rustic and secluded Guayedra Beach in the nortwest.
Secluded and undeveloped Güigüí Beach in the west.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Playa de Güi-Güi - Chico
Secluded and undeveloped Güigüí Beach in the west.
Agaete is a quiet village very easy to reach that has several beaches, natural pools and the best fresh seafood restaurants.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Playa Dedo de Dios
Agaete is a quiet village very easy to reach that has several beaches, natural pools and the best fresh seafood restaurants.
Another unique landscape with desert dunes and a huge beach in the south.
322 recommandé par les habitants
Natural Dune Reserve of Maspalomas
Another unique landscape with desert dunes and a huge beach in the south.
Sightseeing
A natural wonder below where the kestrels fly. Spectacular and adventurous path surrounded by exuberant flora and mountain water. Hiking shoes recommended.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Barranco De Azuaje
8 GC-350A natural wonder below where the kestrels fly. Spectacular and adventurous path surrounded by exuberant flora and mountain water. Hiking shoes recommended.
This is one of the quietest spots in the island and it's great for hiking and sightseeing.
Área recreativa Tamadaba
Pinar de TamadabaThis is one of the quietest spots in the island and it's great for hiking and sightseeing.
A popular hiking area in a very unique landscape that combines desert and canyon looks.
452 recommandé par les habitants
Roque Nublo
A popular hiking area in a very unique landscape that combines desert and canyon looks.
All of the volcanos in Gran Canaria are inactive and this is the greatest crater that exists on the island.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Bandama Caldera
All of the volcanos in Gran Canaria are inactive and this is the greatest crater that exists on the island.
The highest area with amazing views and an observatory.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Pico de las Nieves
GC-134The highest area with amazing views and an observatory.
Awesome landscape with different colours depending on the season. An easy road perfect for families looking for restaurants. Not far from the airport so perfect for the first or last day on the island.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Guayadeque ravine
Awesome landscape with different colours depending on the season. An easy road perfect for families looking for restaurants. Not far from the airport so perfect for the first or last day on the island.
Andén Verde
Breath-taking views of the cliffs along the northwest coast.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Réservez avant de partir
Car rental
It's recommended to rent a car in advance. The house is in between two ravines. It's easy to come by taxi or car. The nearest bus stop is about 15 minutes away on a road sloped away from the house, only 7 buses per day, 2 on Saturday and none on Sunday.
Se déplacer dans les environs
Bus and taxi
The airport and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (San Telmo Bus Station) are connected by an excellent bus network. From Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to the house, taxi or car is the recommended option.
The nearest bus stop is about 15 minutes away on a road sloped away from the house. Only 7 buses per day, 2 on Saturday and none on Sunday are available.
The nearest village (Moya) is a 50-minute-away walk but just 8 minutes by car.
Taxis are always available at the airport. To have a taxi pick you up at the house, call +34928620083. I can call the taxi for you if you wish.
Que faut-il apporter ?
Clothes
It's recommended to pack spring-summer clothes and at least one coat for visiting the centre of the island.
Voyage avec enfants
Families
Gran Canaria is a popular destination for all kind of tourists: solo travellers, couples, friends and families. When travelling with kids, avoid high-level hiking routes and opt for beaches, towns or car trips to the countryside.
Coutumes et culture
Social rules
43% of Gran Canaria is part of the biosphere reserve.
Smoking is not permitted in most places but if you smoke, be sure to dispose of your cigarettes carefully and use a rubbish bin in order to avoid a fire.
Tap water is hard but safe for human consumption.
Greeting doesn't require physical contact. Like in most places, saying hello ("hola") and smiling is the best way to greet someone.