Puerto de Mogán
Puerto de Mogán
A small, picturesque fishing village on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria, known as Little Venice for its canals, colourful bougainvillea and pretty marina.
Puerto de Mogán sits at the far end of the south coast of Gran Canaria, in a sheltered cove surrounded by cliffs. It was once a simple fishing village, and in the 1980s a marina was built around it with white houses, small canals and arched bridges draped in bougainvillea. It has been one of the most admired resort villages in the Canary Islands ever since. The pace here is slow and gentle.
What [Destination] is known for
Puerto de Mogán is best known as Little Venice of the Canaries. The marina development built in the 1980s was designed to echo a traditional Spanish fishing village, with low white houses, colourful painted shutters and narrow streets connected by small canals and stone bridges. It works beautifully. The streets are full of bougainvillea in purple, pink and orange, and most of the buildings are limited to two storeys. The result is one of the prettiest and most photographed corners in the Canary Islands. Alongside the marina is a sheltered golden beach, calm and clear, protected on both sides by the port and a rocky breakwater. The water is warm and shallow, ideal for families and snorkellers. The original fishing village, known as Los Ricos, clings to the cliff above the marina and can be reached by climbing 257 stone steps, rewarding those who make it with a wide view over the whole bay. Every Friday the town holds its famous market, with stalls selling crafts, clothes and local food around the marina. Boat trips, dolphin watching, submarine tours and whale watching excursions all leave from the harbour.
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Wander the marina streets and small canals, best enjoyed in the early morning or evening when the day-trip crowds have gone. Climb through the old fishing village of Los Ricos to the mirador for the best views of the bay. Spend time on the sheltered beach, which is calm enough for young children and clear enough for snorkelling. On a Friday, browse the market. Take a boat trip along the coast or go dolphin watching from the harbour. Sit on the harbourside for lunch and try the fresh fish.
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Food and drink in [Destination]
Puerto de Mogán is one of the better places to eat on the south coast of Gran Canaria. The harbourside restaurants serve fresh fish landed nearby, and the Cofradía de Pescadores (Fishermen's Guild) is a good, honest spot for grilled tuna, limpets in mojo sauce and fish soups. The Friday market also has food stalls with local produce.
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The marina and harbour stay pleasant year-round thanks to the sheltered west coast. Summer and the winter holiday months bring the most visitors, while spring and autumn are calmer, with fewer boats and quieter waterfront cafés. Even in the cooler months, days remain comfortably warm.
Getting to [Destination] and around
Puerto de Mogán is at the southwest end of Gran Canaria's south coast, about 35km from the airport (LPA) and around 45 minutes by car. Buses run from Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. A small ferry also runs along the coast from Puerto Rico, which is a pleasant way to arrive.
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Come early in the morning or on a weekday to enjoy the village at its quietest and most charming. The Friday market is lively and fun, but the village gets very crowded, so avoid it if you want peace. Climb the 257 steps through the old village to the mirador for the best view of the bay. The beach is one of the calmest on the south coast, making it a good choice for families with young children. Boat trips to the remote beach of Güi Güi and dolphin watching excursions both leave from the marina.
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