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Researched Updated Oct 28, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Agaete, a municipality on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria, in the province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. 5 6
Population
5,683 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal-register figure given in the English and Spanish Wikipedia articles. 5 6
Internet Speed
High-speed fiber optics available in the town center; average speeds of 100-600 Mbps depending on provider.
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern regions may have higher mineral content. Restaurants must offer tap water (agua del grifo) on request. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop and bring identification for registration. Orange Prepago 10 is €10 for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is €10 for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is €15 for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut, N26, and CaixaBank HolaBank for non-residents.
Accommodation
Mix of traditional terraced houses, modern apartments in Puerto de las Nieves, and rural casas in the valley.
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com are primary; rentals range from €50-€100 per night.
Budget Accommodation
Casa de los Berrazales (Rural) or local pensions starting around €40/night.
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Puerto de las Nieves, the harbour neighbourhood, for the seawater pools, the ferry and the fish restaurants. 7 8
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Puerto de las Nieves, where El Cabo Coliving sits on Calle Antón Cerezo 14, with a repeople coworking two streets away. The old town is quieter. 20

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Coworking Agaete, run by repeople, a short walk from the sea in Puerto de las Nieves. A directory lists a flexible desk at €20 a day (Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 19:00) or €140 a month with round-the-clock access, with tax extra on both desk prices. El Cabo Coliving, Calle Antón Cerezo 14, includes that coworking and quotes a summer double room for one person from €990 a month on stays of two months or more. 20 21
Best Cafe for Work
Cafetería El Muelle in Puerto de las Nieves (outdoor seating with views) or Coffee & Pastry Agaete.
Networking Events
Digital Nomad Gran Canaria Slack group; specific Agaete meetups occasional at El Cabo.
Social Events for Expats
Language exchange meetups in Gáldar or Las Palmas; local festivities like La Rama (August).

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber/Bolt; use local Taxi Agaete (+34 928 89 84 83).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Free Motion (Las Palmas) or local shops in Gáldar.
Best Beach Nearby
Las Salinas, the natural seawater pools, and the small beaches at Puerto de las Nieves. Playa de Guayedra is a longer coastal walk. 7 8
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias and Canaryfly both fly from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Canaryfly serves Tenerife North, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and La Palma. Binter also links the other Canary islands. 25
Top International Airline
Aena lists Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Air Europa among the airlines at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), about 60 km from Agaete. 8 25
Highway Access
The GC-2 motorway runs from Agaete to Las Palmas, about 36 km. The coliving site says the drive is about 30 minutes. A travel guide puts it at 35 to 45 minutes. 6 7 8 20
Main Train/Transit Hub
There is no railway. Global line 103 runs from San Telmo in Las Palmas to Puerto de las Nieves, and line 130 is the semidirect on the same route. Line 102 runs from Gáldar into the Agaete valley. Line 105 ends in Gáldar and does not serve Agaete. 6 17
Public Transport Passes
Visitors pay a single Global ticket. A fare table checked on the operator finder on 5 October 2026 lists €4.40 from San Telmo to Puerto de las Nieves on lines 103 and 130. Canary residents can use a Bono Residente Canario or a TransGC card. The shared city pass at €0.85 applies only on listed lines inside Las Palmas, not on the ride from Agaete. 18 19
Regional Travel
Global lines 103 and 130 link San Telmo with Puerto de las Nieves. Fred. Olsen Express sails from that harbour to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 80 minutes, up to eight times a day. Non-resident one-way fares start at €45.98 and resident fares at €12.65. A free ferry bus runs from Parque Santa Catalina if you book a seat. 16 17

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Centro de Salud de Agaete, listed by the town hall at Calle Antonio de Armas 1, phone 928 118 221. The map names the same point on Calle Médico Agustín del Álamo. The referral hospital for adults in Agaete is Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín in Las Palmas. That referral list was last updated in 2010. 22 23 24
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Sessions offered at Hotel & Spa Cordial Roca Negra or private classes in the Valley.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Gimnasio Municipal de Agaete (Calle de la Concepción).
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Gáldar (10 mins drive).

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo (limited availability from Gáldar shops).
Best Local Dish to Try
Caldo de Pescado (Fish soup) at Puerto de las Nieves.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Ragú (Gáldar) or Terraza El Muelle for vegetable-based tapas.
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Agaete (Local pastries and sweets).
Affordable Shopping Spots
Supermercado Spar is the everyday shop named in the travel guide. Puerto de las Nieves has small craft shops. 8
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (delivery can take 3-7 days due to customs).
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona (Online delivery service from Gáldar area).
Bar/Nightlife Area
Plaza del Carmen for evening drinks; nightlife is quiet compared to the south.
Local Brewery
Cerveza Tropical is the island standard; craft beers available in specialized bars in Gáldar.
Wine Bars
Finca La Laja / Los Berrazales for local Agaete Valley wine tasting.
Street Food Stalls
Occasional food trucks during local fairs (Ferias).
Popular International Cuisine
Pizzeria D'Agostino for Italian; Angor for general Mediterranean seafood.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Dedo de Dios, a sea stack off Puerto de las Nieves. The upper part broke off in tropical storm Delta in 2005 and the base remains. Las Salinas are the natural seawater pools on the coast. 6 7
Museums & Art Venues
Huerto de las Flores, the flower garden in the centre. The German travel guide lists an adult ticket of €1.50 and does not date that price. 6 8
Historical Sites
Parque Arqueológico del Maipés, a pre-Hispanic necropolis on the edge of town and a cultural heritage site. The German travel guide lists an adult ticket of €3 and does not date that price. 6 8
Religious Sites
Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, on Calle San José. The travel guide dates the church to 1874. The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves is in Puerto de las Nieves. 6 8 29
Annual Events
The Bajada de la Rama is on 4 August, the eve of the feast of the Virgen de las Nieves. The image is taken to the parish church on 5 August and the festivities run until 17 August. The feast was declared of tourist interest in 1972. 6 7
Cultural Districts
The old town, with white houses and wooden balconies, and Puerto de las Nieves, the harbour quarter a few kilometres away. 6 8
Theater Venues
Centro Cultural de Agaete.
Local Markets
Mercadillo de Agaete (Saturdays) for local produce and crafts.
Music Scene
Live folk music (Parrandas) during town festivals.
Street Art
Local murals in the Puerto de las Nieves area.
Cooking Classes
Offered at Finca La Laja (Canarian coffee and wine workshops).
Art Galleries
Centro de Artesanía de Agaete.
Historic Buildings
Casa Fuerte (ruins of a defensive fort).
Local Heritage
The Agaete Valley is described as the only place in Europe where coffee is grown. 7 20

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Tamadaba Natural Park covers much of the municipality, with pine forest, cliffs and waymarked walks. The Barranco de Agaete behind the town has orchards and the coffee plots. 6 7
National Parks Nearby
Teide National Park is on Tenerife. The fast ferry from Puerto de las Nieves to Santa Cruz takes 80 minutes. Tamadaba, inside the municipality, is a natural park, not a national park. 6 16
Cycling/Walking Paths
The San Pedro to Tamadaba path is 8.5 km, according to the coliving page. The German travel guide also names trails S-90 and S-97 from San Pedro, and walks out to the neighbouring beaches. 8 20
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Charco for dramatic cliffs and sunset views.
Birdwatching Locations
Tamadaba Forest for endemic species like the Blue Chaffinch.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly regulated; designated BBQ spots in Tamadaba (subject to fire bans).

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Oficina de Correos on Calle Concepción in the town. A post box is also mapped on Calle Nuestra Señora de las Nieves in Puerto de las Nieves. 26
Tech Repair Services
Shops in neighboring Gáldar (e.g., PC Box).
Table Tennis Spots
Polideportivo municipal de Agaete, on Avenida Lola Massieu in the El Palmeral estate. 28
Language Classes
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI) in Gáldar.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Manuel Alemán, on Calle Paso Chorros. 27
Community Centers
Asociación Cultural de Agaete.
Gaming Lounges
Limited; mostly in Las Palmas.
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Las Palmas (35 km away).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000).
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €2,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €126,000).
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €90,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €152,000).
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €112,000).
Corporate Tax
Authorised Canary Special Zone entities pay 4% in 2026 on profits from operations carried out in the Canary Islands. The general corporation-tax rate is 25%. Income from operations outside that zone is taxed at the ordinary rate for that entity. 9
Dividend Withholding Tax
Savings income, including dividends, is taxed at 19% up to €6,000, then 21%, 23%, 27% and 30% above €300,000. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19%. 12
Tax System
Residents (183 days in the calendar year, or a centre of vital interests in Spain) are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Spanish-source income. 12
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The Spain country prep records a 47% national withholding guideline above €300,000 and an effective top near 54% in the highest-rate regions. Actual rates vary by autonomous community; the Canary combined marginal top is 50.5% (24.5% state plus 26% regional). 10 11 12
VAT
The general Canary indirect tax (IGIC) is 7%. It replaces mainland VAT. Other IGIC rates run from 0% to 20%. 14
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules apply when a resident holds over 50% of a foreign entity and its tax is under 75% of the Spanish tax on the same income. 13
Property Tax
IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) – annual local tax.
Property Transaction Tax
The general rate on property transfers in the Canary Islands is 6.5% in 2026. 10
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
The impatriate regime, often called the Beckham Law, withholds 24% on employment income up to €600,000 and 47% above that, for the year you become resident and the next five tax years. Remote workers on the international telework visa can qualify. It is not automatic. 15

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, 80 GB, eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago, Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 euros per 28 daysOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, cards, prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. English Wikipedia, 5,683 residents on 1 January 2025Reference
  6. Spanish Wikipedia, municipality, Dedo de Dios, buses, Tamadaba, August fiestasReference
  7. Visit Agaete, coffee valley, La Rama, GC-2, bus 103, 80-minute ferrySecondary
  8. German Wikivoyage Agaete, Spar, church, flower garden, Maipes, trailsSecondary
  9. Tax agency, general corporation tax 25 percent and Canary zone entities 4 percent in 2026Official
  10. Hacienda 2026 regional tax report, Canary transfer tax 6.5 percent, state scale top 24.5 percentOfficial
  11. Tax agency, Canary autonomous income-tax scale topping at 26 percentOfficial
  12. PwC Spain personal income tax, savings scale 19 to 30 percent, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  13. PwC Spain, controlled foreign company rules over 50 percent and under 75 percent of Spanish taxSecondary
  14. Canary indirect tax consolidated text, general rate 7 percentOfficial
  15. Tax agency impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 eurosOfficial
  16. Fred Olsen Express, Agaete to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 80 minutesOfficial
  17. Global routes, lines 103 and 130 to Puerto de las Nieves, line 105 ends in GaldarOfficial
  18. Bus fare table checked on the Global finder on 5 October 2026, San Telmo to Puerto de las Nieves 4.40 eurosSecondary
  19. Shared bus pass, 0.85 euros only on listed lines inside Las PalmasOfficial
  20. El Cabo Coliving, Calle Anton Cerezo 14, coworking nearby, from 990 euros a monthOfficial
  21. Coworking Agaete directory, flexible desk 20 euros a day or 140 euros a monthListings
  22. Town hall, health centre at Calle Antonio de Armas 1, phone 928 118 221Official
  23. OpenStreetMap, health centre on Calle Medico Agustin del AlamoReference
  24. Dr Negrin referral area includes Agaete, page updated 6 July 2010Official
  25. Aena, airlines at Gran Canaria Airport including Binter, Canaryfly, Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet and VuelingOfficial
  26. OpenStreetMap, post office on Calle ConcepcionReference
  27. OpenStreetMap, public library Manuel Aleman on Calle Paso ChorrosReference
  28. OpenStreetMap, municipal sports centre on Avenida Lola MassieuReference
  29. OpenStreetMap, parish church on Calle San JoseReference

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Spar or Hiperdino supermarkets in the town center. Supermercado Spar is the everyday shop named in the travel guide. Puerto de las Nieves has…
    • Annual Events Fiesta de la Rama (August 4th) - a massive cultural celebration. The Bajada de la Rama is on 4 August, the eve of the feast of the Virgen de las Nieves…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (Fixed 24% tax for 6 years) available for eligible foreigners moving for work. The impatriate regime, often called the Beckham Law, withholds 24% on employment income up…
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Agaete Old Town for local atmosphere and proximity to the library, or the Agaete Valley… Puerto de las Nieves, where El Cabo Coliving sits on Calle Antón Cerezo 14, with a…
    • Best Area to Stay for Tourists Puerto de las Nieves (harbor area) for beaches and seafood restaurants. Puerto de las Nieves, the harbour neighbourhood, for the seawater pools, the ferry and the…
    35 more changes
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de las Nieves (pebble beach) and Las Salinas (natural volcanic pools). Las Salinas, the natural seawater pools, and the small beaches at Puerto de las Nieves…
    • Best Coworking Space Repeople (Las Palmas, 30 mins away) is the closest dedicated hub; in Agaete, nomads… Coworking Agaete, run by repeople, a short walk from the sea in Puerto de las Nieves. A…
    • Best Hospital Centro de Salud de Agaete (Local Clinic); nearest major hospital is Dr. Negrín in Las… Centro de Salud de Agaete, listed by the town hall at Calle Antonio de Armas 1, phone 928…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards and contactless payments accepted in most restaurants and supermarkets; small… Cards are widely accepted; carry cash for smaller venues and markets.
    • City Agaete, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain Agaete, a municipality on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria, in the province of Las…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Spanish CFC rules apply. Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules apply when a resident holds over 50% of a foreign…
    • Corporate Tax 4% for ZEC (Canary Islands Special Zone) entities; standard 25% elsewhere in Spain. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities pay 4% in 2026 on profits from operations carried…
    • Cultural Districts The Old Town (Casco Antiguo) with traditional Canarian architecture. The old town, with white houses and wooden balconies, and Puerto de las Nieves, the…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks include CaixaBank and Santander located in the town center. Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Cycling/Walking Paths The hike from San Pedro to Tamadaba or the coastal walk to Guayedra. The San Pedro to Tamadaba path is 8.5 km, according to the coliving page. The German…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% for residents; 19% for EU/EEA residents. Savings income, including dividends, is taxed at 19% up to €6,000, then 21%, 23%, 27% and…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approx. 47% (varies by autonomous region). The Spain country prep records a 47% national withholding guideline above €300,000 and an…
    • Highway Access GC-2 highway connects Agaete directly to Las Palmas (approx. 25-30 mins). The GC-2 motorway runs from Agaete to Las Palmas, about 36 km. The coliving site says the…
    • Historical Sites Maipés de Agaete Archaeological Park (pre-Hispanic necropolis). Parque Arqueológico del Maipés, a pre-Hispanic necropolis on the edge of town and a…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Municipal de Agaete. Biblioteca Pública Municipal Manuel Alemán, on Calle Paso Chorros.
    • Local Heritage Agaete Coffee – the only place in Europe where coffee is grown (Agaete Valley). The Agaete Valley is described as the only place in Europe where coffee is grown.
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Estación de Guaguas de Agaete (Main Bus Station). There is no railway. Global line 103 runs from San Telmo in Las Palmas to Puerto de las…
    • Museums & Art Venues Huerto de las Flores (Botanical Garden and Poetry site). Huerto de las Flores, the flower garden in the centre. The German travel guide lists an…
    • Must-See Landmarks Finger of God (Dedo de Dios - remnant), Las Salinas salt pools. The Dedo de Dios, a sea stack off Puerto de las Nieves. The upper part broke off in…
    • National Parks Nearby Teide National Park (via ferry to Tenerife) or El Nublo Rural Park (central Gran Canaria). Teide National Park is on Tenerife. The fast ferry from Puerto de las Nieves to Santa Cruz…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Tamadaba Natural Park for hiking and pine forests. Tamadaba Natural Park covers much of the municipality, with pine forest, cliffs and…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Correos (Post Office) on Calle Juan de Armas. Oficina de Correos on Calle Concepción in the town. A post box is also mapped on Calle…
    • Population Approximately 5,600 5,683 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal-register figure given in the English…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets. 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) for second-hand properties in… The general rate on property transfers in the Canary Islands is 6.5% in 2026.
    • Public Transport Passes Global Bus Card (Bono Residente or TransGC) for discounted fares. Visitors pay a single Global ticket. A fare table checked on the operator finder on 5…
    • Regional Travel Global Bus Line 103 (Fast to Las Palmas) or Line 105; Fred Olsen Express Ferry to Tenerife… Global lines 103 and 130 link San Telmo with Puerto de las Nieves. Fred. Olsen Express…
    • Religious Sites Iglesia de la Concepción (beautiful white-washed church). Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, on Calle San José. The travel guide…
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange (available in nearby Gáldar or Las Palmas); DIGI is popular… Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop and bring identification for registration…
    • Table Tennis Spots Polideportivo Municipal Agaete. Polideportivo municipal de Agaete, on Avenida Lola Massieu in the El Palmeral estate.
    • Tap Water Drinkable, but most locals prefer bottled water (like Aguas de Teror) due to high mineral… Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern regions may have higher mineral content…
    • Tax System Personal income tax (IRPF) on worldwide income for residents. Residents (183 days in the calendar year, or a centre of vital interests in Spain) are…
    • Top International Airline Iberia, Ryanair, EasyJet, and Vueling. Aena lists Iberia, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and Air Europa among the airlines at Gran…
    • Top Regional Airline Binter Canarias or Canaryfly (flying from Gran Canaria Airport, LPA). Binter Canarias and Canaryfly both fly from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). Canaryfly serves…
    • VAT 7% IGIC (Canary Islands version of VAT), much lower than mainland Spain's 21%. The general Canary indirect tax (IGIC) is 7%. It replaces mainland VAT. Other IGIC rates…

    fix pass. Currency & Banking now gives the exact country-prep exchange rate; Tap Water, SIM Card, Cashless Friendly and Tax System follow the shared country facts; Highest Income Tax Bracket distinguishes the national guideline and effective top from the retained Canary rate; Best Coworking Space now states tax is extra on desk prices. Marked the unsupported address details for Best Hospital, Parcel Delivery Service, Libraries & Study Spots, Table Tennis Spots and Religious Sites under Not verified, together with the unavailable exchange-rate and Movistar rechecks. Updated research attribution and verification date (en.wikivoyage.org, orange.es, taxsummaries.pwc.com, coworkingspain.es).

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