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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
San Agustín
A quiet beach-and-golf resort on Gran Canaria's south coast: 2–3 nights for sun, spa and a round of golf; skip if you want nightlife or a town centre.
San Agustín is a low-key resort on Gran Canaria's south coast, known for its dark lava beach, spa hotels and an 18-hole golf course. It is quieter than neighbouring Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas, with a handful of restaurants and bars. Most visitors use it as a base for a relaxed beach holiday or a golf trip, with day trips to the dunes and Las Palmas.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (peak heat and crowds)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–80 excl. bed · Mid €80–150 excl. bed · High €150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café con leche) | €1.50–2.50 |
| Beer (caña) | €2–4 |
| Menu del día (lunch set) | €10–15 |
| Taxi from LPA to San Agustín | €25–35 |
| Bus ride (single) | €1.40–3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LPA · Gran Canaria Airport
- Bus 66 or 90 about 15 min; bus 1 or 36 about 40 min. Several stops in San Agustín.
Typical fares
- LPA → San Agustín, bus 66 or 90
- about €3.50, about 15 min (check)
- Taxi LPA → San Agustín
- €25–35 (check)
- Bus San Agustín → Playa del Inglés
- about €1.40, about 5 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking covers the beachfront and main strip. City buses (line 1, 30, 36, 66, 90) connect to Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, Las Palmas and Puerto Rico. Taxis are available.
See and do
Known for
- Playa de San Agustín (dark lava sand)
- San Agustín Golf Course
- Spa and wellness hotels
- Quieter alternative to Playa del Inglés
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Maspalomas Dunes | Bus 1 or 36, about 10 min | About 20 min |
| Playa del Inglés | Bus 1 or 36, about 5 min | About 15 min |
| Las Palmas | Bus 30, about 40 min | About 1 h |
| Puerto de Mogán | Bus 1, about 45 min | About 1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Beachfront hotels
- Most hotels and apartments line the promenade; easy access to the beach and restaurants.
- Golf course area
- Quieter, near the golf club; a short walk or bus ride to the beach.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HolaOH-lah |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-thee-ahs |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favorlah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOS |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- The beach has dark volcanic sand that gets very hot in summer; bring sandals.
- Some restaurants close for a midday siesta; check hours.
- Bus schedules are reduced on Sundays and public holidays.
San Agustín is a safe resort area. The main risks are sunburn, dehydration and pickpocketing in crowded bus stops. Keep valuables in a hotel safe.
One and two days
No timed day plan for San Agustín yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Playa de San Agustín (dark lava sand)
- San Agustín Golf Course
- Spa and wellness hotels
- Quieter alternative to Playa del Inglés
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Gran Canaria official tourism: www.grancanaria.com/en/
- Wikivoyage: San Agustín (Spain), revision 4542525 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4542525
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
San Agustín
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
The US has a consulate in Las Palmas (check address); most other countries have embassies in Madrid.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/san-agustin-spain). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.