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Going further down the northern coast you will come across the end of the ravine called Barranco de Agaete. There you can set your eyes on a wide array of subtropical trees and plants which are all growing abundantly in steep slopes. Some of the most common that you will find include, mangoes, papayas, bananas, lemons and oranges. In the midst of all of these tropical wonders will you find the little and unassuming town of Agaete . If you are inclined towards places that are more off the beaten path than popularly crowded, then this town would suit you just fine. Imagine, you can stroll its narrow streets aligned with whitewashed houses while contemplating the abundant vegetation enveloping the town. Can you get any more serene than that?
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Because of its peaceful and tranquil ambiance, it does not come as a surprise that many artists and those who consider themselves art enthusiasts have decided to settle down in the town of Agaete . So if you re the type to frequent art galleries, you will definitely fall in love with this town! In fact, since Agaete offers more than a few, we recommend that you spend a portion of your day going from one art gallery to another. You will be amazed at the classy artworks this quaint town can produce! And here s another trivia for you. Although Agaete has already celebrated its 500 th year anniversary, the town has surprisingly only very few historical sites. But nevertheless, you may want to give the Iglesia de la Concepción a try. This parish church has been around since the second half of the 19 th century. It is serenely located in the Plaza de la Constitución . The plaza, by the way, also features noble houses complete with carved wooden balconies which might strike your interest. If you think only a garden can complete this elegant yet peaceful place, then despair no more; just head on to the Huerto de las Flores . This modest and simple botanical garden nevertheless takes pride in housing several species of Canary and subtropical plants, trees and flowers.
By now you must have realized already that most -- if not all -- of the towns in Gran Canaria offer their own unique festivities. Of course, the same goes for Agaete. For this town, get ready to participate in what they call as the Fiesta de la Rama. It is held every 4 th of August, and its origins can be traced to the unconventional rain dance. This is the biggest event of Agaete, so if you are curious to participate in it, we highly invite you to do so!
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