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There are many reasons to plan an epic beach trip.
Some of us want to party, some want to get a tan, and others just want to relax with a cold drink in hand while staring into the abyss.
If there is one common denominator: we want our beaches to be clean and affordable, and the less crowded, the better.
Not every destination is a hit, but there is one lesser-known paradise that local Europeans love to visit for a blissful beach holiday.
Although not that common for Americans, yet not at all difficult to achieve, the beautiful thing holiday resort by San Agustin of Spain’s beautiful Canary Islands is the perfect affordable holiday spot to avoid the crowds.
Gran Canaria’s paradise retreat
Spain just seems to get better and better.
Between cultural cities, a breathtaking coastline and even more incredible islands scattered across the sea, the Canary Islands are perhaps the most overlooked, being closer to Africa than mainland Europe.
Many travelers visit Mallorca and Ibiza, but your next island escape for a dose of sunny Spanish coastline should be Gran Canaria.
The beaches are breathtaking to say the least, but one of the island’s southernmost coastal towns is your best bet for a peaceful getaway away from the Speedo-wearing sunbathers.
Welcome to San Agustín
For most, your arrival in Gran Canaria will be the capital Las Palmas, not to be confused with Palma on another Spanish island.
Nevertheless, a visit to one of the Spanish islands is a wonderful experience, whichever one you choose. It’s time to shine a light on Gran Canaria’s most underrated seaside resort.
Right now it feels like summer has already started with warm weather perfect for dreamy beach days, and temperatures will rise even further during the summer months.
Tourists can choose from a range of resorts, many of which are located on the beach. Best of all, a vacation here doesn’t cost a lot of money, as resorts can often be found for $100 a night.
Going out on the town isn’t bad for your wallet either, as a local brew only costs a few dollars, and fun water activities like snorkeling and beach chair rentals cost less than $10.
Sleepy during the day, buzzing at night
One of San Agustin’s top-rated hotels is called B’SLOW, which is no coincidence. The appeal of San Agustin’s tranquil beaches and culture is to enjoy the simple things in life at a slower pace.
But hey, we’re all human and like to drop by every now and then. San Augustin has you covered here too.
An ideal trip to San Agustin looks like this:
- Order a cup of coffee in a café on the water
- Spend hours on a beautiful beach, such as Playa De Las Burras or Playa del Ingles
- Order a snack from one of the many fresh seafood vendors
- Take a walk along the picturesque Beach Promenade
- Head to the incredible sand dunes of Maspalomas before a night out
The nightlife is a top attraction, but doesn’t get it at crazy. Overall, this beach town is very family-friendly with PG-level dancing and live music performances.
Reaching this beautiful island
San Agustin is not only affordable for a nice stay and seeing all the sights, but it also doesn’t cost a lot of money to get here.
Fortunately, mainland Spain is typically one of the cheapest gateways to Europe from the US via several airlines, but perhaps none more so than Spanish budget airline LEVEL.
If you fly to Madrid or Barcelona, a connecting flight to Gran Canaria is usually quite cheap. While Ryanair certainly has some interesting reviews, a penny saved is a penny earned, right?
One of Europe’s most infamous airlines is offering flights from €75 this summer for one of Europe’s best beach holidays to avoid the crowds.
Gran Canaria is a bit old fashioned and doesn’t offer Uber, but a taxi from the airport won’t cost you more than $45, or you can hop on the bus for around $5.
If you consider the French Riviera, the Greek Islands or even the crowded strobe masses of Ibiza, one of your best values and best experiences is here in San Agustin.
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