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View of ArucasFelix König · CC BY 3.0

Arucas

Coastal town

Arucas is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Gran Canaria, province of Las Palmas, Canary Islands. Arucas borders Las Palmas to the west and is part of its urban area. Its population is 36,852 (2013), and the area is 33.01 km2 (12.75 sq mi). The GC-2 motorway passes north of the town.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Arucas
Province
Las Palmas
Autonomous community
Canarias
Population (INE 2025)
39,232
Altitude
252 m
Area (IGN)
33.5 km²
Postcode
35400
Demonym
aruquenses
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Where to sleep in Arucas

6 registered places to stay

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What to see

11 places to explore Arucas at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    La parroquia matriz de san Juan Bautista es un templo católico que se encuentra en el casco histórico de la ciudad de Arucas, en Gran Canaria (Canarias, España). Obra del arquitecto español Manuel Vega y March, comenzó a construirse en 1909, prolongándose las obras durante 70 años.

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    Iglesia Matriz de San Juan Bautista
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    Conjunto históricoBien de interés cultural

    Conjunto Histórico Artístico Casco Antiguo de la Ciudad de Arucas
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    Museo

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    Museo

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    Museo

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    Yacimiento

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    Iglesia

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    Cueva

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    Mirador

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    Naturaleza

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    Monumento

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

5 plans to experience Arucas on the move, not just passing through.

Water

2 activities

Playa Bocabarranco

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Playa de Puertillo

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Guided activities in Arucas (Civitatis)

Climbing

2 activities

Climbing at Banaderos

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Climbing at Costa de Arucas

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Guided activities in Arucas (Civitatis)

Bike

1 activity

Cycling route: Cruz de Tejeda * Arucas

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Arucas (Civitatis)

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More walks near Arucas

Routes shared by hikers and waymarked trails, with their map and elevation profile.

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In and around Arucas

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • ClimbingLa Goleta de Arucas · in the village · 103 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya Bocabarranco · in the village · 13 within 15 kmGetting there
  • WineriesLa Trastienda Quesos y Vinos · 5.9 km away, in Moya · 13 within 15 kmGetting there
  • SurfingEl Lloret Surfspot · 7.2 km away · 13 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingOceanside Gran Canaria · 7.9 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • GolfLas Palmeras Golf · 8 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVía Ferrata Bienmesabe · 8.5 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 5 within 25 kmGetting there
  • DivingBuceo La Vieja · 8.7 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 5 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsReal Club Náutico · 9.7 km away · 6 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingCentro de hípica · 12.2 km away, in Palmas de Gran Canaria (Las) · 2 within 15 kmGetting there