Agaete is also very popular in summer due to the celebration of “La Rama” feast, one of the acts of the public celebrations held in honor of the Virgen de las Nieves of Agaete which has become a cultural reference in the Canary Islands.
In 1972 they were declared to be of National Tourist Interest. La Rama is a ritual in which thousands of dancers, dancing to the music of one of the bands of the town, go in search of the branch brought from Tamadaba pine forest and then they dance with these branches to the sanctuary of the Virgen de las Nieves in the harbor. The festive procession goes headed by “papagüevos” or “cabezudos” representing popular characters from Agaete.
Agaete warm climate allows for year-round enjoyment of outdoor recreational activities. Its peculiar orientation ensures an average of 2,415 hours of sunshine per year and rain is irregular and scarce.
We are used to sunny days that we enjoy on the beach or our natural pools. We do have 90% of sunny days while in Las Palmas it is just 62%. The average temperature in Agaete is between 21 and 27 degrees all year round.
Directions by bus (Guagua)
From the airport, take the bus or Guagua 60 towards Las Palmas, San Telmo station (“el Hoyo”). Once there, take number 103 Guagua towards Puerto de Las Nieves.
Driving Directions
From the airport, take GC-1 (motorway) towards Las Palmas. About 30Km later, and once you’ve entered the city, without leaving the highway you’ll see the “Agaete GC-2” indicator which is locally known as the “carretera del norte (north road)”. This road will lead us straight to Agaete.
By Ferry
If you’re in Tenerife it will only takes 80 minutes to reach Agaete. There’re several ferries everyday from Santa Cruz.