NATURAL POOLS OF AGAETE

THE NATURAL POOLS OF AGAETE: RELAXATION BETWEEN VOLCANIC ROCKS AND OCEAN

The Agaete Natural Pools, also called Las Salinas, are located on the northwest coast of Gran Canaria. There are three pools of water formed by volcanic lavaconnected by tunnels under the sea. Here you can swimming in clear waterprotected from the strong waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Nearby is Puerto de las Nieves, a small fishing village with white houses, a pleasant promenade and restaurants serving fresh fish.

Why Visit the Agaete Natural Pools

• The water is calm and protected from the ocean.
  
• The landscape is made up of spectacular volcanic rocks.
  
• The place is perfect for snorkelling.
• They are easy to reach.

🏘 Puerto de las Nieves

After swimming in the pools, Puerto de las Nieves is ideal for a stroll along the waterfront. You can admire the cliff of Tamadaba and, in the distance, the profile of the Teide volcano in Tenerife.

• There are restaurants with fresh fish.
  
• The beach is made up of small black pebbles.
  
• The sunset here is very beautiful.

📍 How to get there 

By car: It takes about 30 minutes from Las Palmas along the GC-2 road. There are car parks near the pools
By bus: Route 103 connects Las Palmas with Puerto de las Nieve
On Foot: The pools are a few minutes' walk from the centre of Agaete.

The Agaete Natural Pools are a quiet and beautiful place to swim and enjoy nature away from the crowds.