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At Puerto de las Nieves, the fish is served straight to the tables of the harbour restaurants at lunchtime. What sets the 12 best restaurants in Agaete apart from other coastal towns on Gran Canaria is this proximity to the catch and their location in Europe’s only coffee-growing region, the Agaete Valley. At weekends, visitors from Las Palmas head to the north-west for grilled octopus and amberjack. TASCA EL SURTIDOR has 486 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars; there’s no mass tourism here. Canarian cuisine takes centre stage, at prices that have long since risen elsewhere.
Fish, coffee and authentic Canary Islands cuisine
If you want to eat like the locals, come at lunchtime. The fish restaurants at the harbour in Puerto de las Nieves are mainly open at lunchtime; many close in the afternoon. The ‚menú del día‘ here costs between 10 and 14 euros and includes three courses plus a drink; prices rise in the evening. In the traditional eateries, a knowledge of Spanish is helpful, as English menus are the exception rather than the rule. Cash makes payment easier in smaller establishments. The famous Agaete coffee is cheaper in the valley itself than at the airport.
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All around Puerto de las Nieves, seafood restaurants line the promenade and the narrow streets leading to the harbour, including the restaurant El Dedo de Dios with its 4,668 reviews. Near the chapel of the Virgen de las Nieves, the catch reaches diners‘ plates fresh. Further up in the mountain village, restaurants are dotted between the Plaza and the slopes of the Café Valley, including La Taberna del Puerto de Agaete, which has a 4.7-star rating based on 38 reviews.
Four bars line the waterfront, including Bar Salsamora Boutique, and fill up in the evenings with local patrons. Three pizzerias use stone ovens; Pizzeria La Cabaña has 152 reviews in Puerto de las Nieves. Coffee from the Agaete Valley finds its way into the cups at the two cafés each morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetarian options do restaurants in Agaete offer?
The 28 restaurants in Agaete serve vegetarian side dishes, such as papas arrugadas with mojo, grilled vegetables, salads and vegetable stews. Local coffee from the Agaete valley is featured on the menu at several establishments. The two cafés also serve vegetarian snacks and pastries.
When is the best time to visit the restaurants in Agaete?
It’s particularly worth a visit during the Bajada de la Rama festival, when Puerto de las Nieves is bustling with activity and participants carry branches down to the sea. In the evening, guests at the harbour-side restaurants can look out over the sea and the chapel of the Virgen de las Nieves. Fresh fish and seafood are on offer at the harbour-side restaurants.
When are the restaurants in Agaete open?
Opening hours vary between the hilltop town and the harbour town of Puerto de las Nieves. Many establishments open at lunchtime from around 12 noon to 4 pm and in the evening from 7 pm. The four bars and two cafés are sometimes open all day. On public holidays such as the Bajada de la Rama, some establishments adjust their opening times.
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