Hotels in San Agustín

San Agustín

San Agustín is a resort on the south-east coast of Gran Canaria, in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana, just east of Playa del Inglés. It was the first tourist development on the island: construction began in October 1962, and its first hotel, the Folías, opened in 1965 and is still in business. Playa de San Agustín is a Blue Flag beach of golden sand about 670 m long, with moderate waves that are considered safe for children. It is regarded as one of the calmest urban beaches in the south and is popular with families and long-stay visitors. A seafront promenade connects San Agustín with Playa del Inglés, passing small coves and restaurants serving fresh fish. The resort is mainly residential and low-rise, with hotels, bungalows and apartments set among gardens. Wellness is a speciality here, with the Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso centre covering 7,000 m². The Sioux City Wild West theme park lies nearby, and the Maspalomas Dunes and the nightlife of Playa del Inglés are a few minutes' drive away. San Agustín is reached from the GC-1 motorway at exit 37, around 20 minutes from Gran Canaria Airport. It suits families, couples and older travellers looking for a quiet, well-established resort with easy access to the rest of the south.