bluenose1966
September 29, 2024
Lying on my sunbed having just checked out. We’re not travelling until later, so here’s my review written in situ! Firstly the town/village of Arguineguin - it’s not the prettiest, nor is it picture postcard but we’ve genuinely come to love it. It’s not packed with tourists, it’s very much populated by locals and that is to its benefit. Everyone is so friendly, the shops had everything we needed and there are a whole range of restaurants of various types and of good quality. Sunset views are astonishing and can be watched from many restaurants. We recommend B-One Costa Alegre, Emozione and Jamon del Arguineguín. The much talked about cement works? It’s there, it dominates the skyline if you want to look that way, but it had absolutely no bearing on our holiday at all. It doesn’t make a noise, it doesn’t smell or create dust, and it’s fairly well screened. It shouldn’t put anyone off. It’s where local people work. Secondly the resort itself. It’s beautiful. It’s well looked after, everything is of a high standard and the staff are all very pleasant. We had a deluxe apartment with our own small pool, which we rarely left during the daytime, which was one of the best we’ve stopped in. It had a full kitchen and facilities and we did our own simple breakfast and lunch so didn’t use the restaurant for breakfast at all. There is a very well stocked, reasonably priced Spar on site that has pretty much everything you might need. Apartment was cleaned everyday and linen/towel changes were regular. Pool towels are in your room. We had a washing machine and detergent is supplied. We could have travelled with half of the stuff we packed for the sake of a wash every few days and drying it in the baking sun in about 3 hours! (Tip - a travel washing line is helpful to use on the roof terrace if you have one. ) There’s the main pool if that’s what you want, and it’s lovely with an infinity point overlooking the ocean. The grounds are beautifully looked after. We didn’t use the Beach Club, nothing against it, it just wasn’t what we wanted/needed with having our own pool. We paid one visit for coffee and it’s very nicely done! It’s about a 10-15 min walk into town along the coastal path past the banana plantation and the local football pitch - easy access to the local Bus service which is both regular, reliable and cheap. We went to Puerto de Mogán (€2.20 each way) and Maspalomas (also €2.20). Puerto de Mogan is beautiful and well worth a visit. We visited Maspalomas in the late afternoon/evening to see the dunes which were stunning, but I wouldn’t race back for anything else. We also booked a trip stargazing with AstroGC - amazing experience up in the mountains. Well worth it - see separate TripAdvisor review. I recommend the resort and the town to anyone - if you want busy nightlife then go elsewhere. If you want a relaxing holiday In lovely surroundings then you won’t go far wrong.