Mogán covers the sunny south-west of Gran Canaria. The municipality, home to about 21,000 people, has some 23 km of coast with sheltered beaches and resorts, while its old village sits inland in a green valley. It is famous for Puerto de Mogán, a harbour nicknamed the “Little Venice” of the Canaries.
Why visit Mogán
For one of the sunniest climates in the Canary Islands, calm beaches protected from the trade winds, and a charming harbour that feels more like a village than a resort.
Top things to do in Mogán
Puerto de Mogán
Low white houses with bougainvillea, small canals and bridges around a marina and a fishing port. Stroll along the seafront and the harbour at sunset.
Amadores and Puerto Rico
Amadores is a crescent of golden sand with calm water; Puerto Rico is a lively resort in a sheltered bay, with boat trips and water sports.
Taurito and Playa del Cura
Smaller beaches between cliffs, popular with families.
Arguineguín
A fishing village where locals still buy fish at the port, with a seafront promenade linking it to Patalavaca.
The Mogán valley and Veneguera
Drive inland to the village of Mogán, among fruit trees and palms, or to the wild beach of Veneguera, reached by a rough track.
Best time to visit Mogán
All year. Winters are warm and sunny; summers are hot but softened by the sea breeze.
Getting to and around Mogán
Gran Canaria airport is about 50 km away by motorway. Buses link the resorts with Playa del Inglés and Las Palmas, and boats sail along the coast between Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán.
What to eat in Mogán
Fresh fish at Arguineguín and Puerto de Mogán, papas arrugadas with mojo, gofio, tropical fruit from the valley, such as mangoes and avocados.
Mogán FAQ
What is the best beach in Mogán?
Amadores is the most popular for its calm water; Puerto de Mogán combines a beach with the charm of the harbour.
Is Mogán the same as Puerto de Mogán?
Mogán is the municipality; Puerto de Mogán is its harbour village on the coast, and Mogán village lies inland.
