Arucas villa holidays, Gran Canaria Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Arucas
Arucas is located in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria, 10 km from the capital city of Las Palmas. Arucas stretches from the coast to inland and has a beautiful historical town built around its parish church, San Juan Bautista. Its beautiful beaches compose of sand and pebble, offer a wide range of bars and restaurants. Due to the islands excellent climatic conditions, the beaches are used all year round.
Arucas is surrounded by lush green nature and elevated viewing points like the mountain of Acrucas which offer spactacular views of the area and beyond. Arucas has many wonderful, interesting places like the Ron de Arehucas Rum factory and museum and the house and gardens of the Marchioness of Arucas which are open to the public all week.
| At a glance... | |
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| Bars & restaurants | 20+ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Shopping | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Banaderos-El Puertillo Beach |
| Nearest airport | Gran Canaria ( 37 km) |
| Nearest bus stop | Granja Cabido (5 km) |
Things to see and do in Arucas
Arucas has a stunning coastline and is a perfect destionation in which to relax on the beautiful beaches, take in historical sites, and enjoy a range of traditional food and entertainment.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Museo del Platano - banana plantation | ✔ |
| Arehucas Rum Distillery | ✔ |
| Iglesia de San Juan Bautista - historical church | ✔ |
| Parque Municipal de Arucas - park | ✔ |
| Jardines de la Marquesa - botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Montana de Arucas - the mountain of Arucas | ✔ |
Our view on Arucas
Arucas is a fabulous destination to rent a villa all year round with its perfect climate. With a vast array of different things to do from watersports to historic sites, as well as being the perfect place to relax on the stunning beaches. There are a wonderful choice of resturants for dining out where you can try a large variety of traditional dishes, tapas and delicious pastries and confectionery made in the surrounding villages.
