10 things to see and do in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria

In this article we are going to share with you 10 things to do and what to see in Puerto de Mogán, in Gran Canaria. This fishing neighborhood is located in the southwest of the island, in the municipality of Mogán. Puerto de Mogán It stands out for its sports and fishing pier, as well as for its famous Mogan beach. He is also known for being the little Venice Gran Canaria through the water channels and bridges that run through the town. Next, we are going to mention the places to visit in Puerto de Mogán, can you come with us?

We show you the index of contents that you will find in this blog with all the things to do in Puerto de Mogán:

What to see in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria

Puerto de Mogán is one of most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria and therefore, one of the most touristic areas. It can be said that in this area of ​​the island you will always see the sun or at least if it is a cloudy day, it will never be cold. Furthermore, it is one of the European destinations that has the greatest number of sunny days per year And Average annual temperature of 19.2ºC. Therefore, it is a happy town where its people will always receive you with kindness.

If it is your first time, we consider it to be one of the places essential things to visit in Gran Canaria. If you don't have a car, we recommend this excursion through the south of Gran Canaria with 1,5 hours of free time to explore this charming town (departure from the capital). We know first-hand the company that carries them out and they are very professional. In addition, during this activity you will also visit Guayadeck y Maspalomas, Two magical corners of our island. Now, if you like, let's get to the list!

1. Playa de Mogán, one of the best things to do in Puerto de Mogán

It is a small beach with around 200 meters in length and with numerous services. For example, it is one of the accessible beaches of Gran Canaria. That is, suitable for people with reduced mobility and, therefore, easy access for strollers. Also has footbaths, showers and area to rent hammocks and umbrellas.

Likewise, we can say that it is a beach perfect for families, since, in addition to having calm waters, it has a children's area Furthermore, on the shore You can rent skates with a slide, practice diving, among other water sports. By the way, if you're wondering What is the name of Mogán beach?, it is called just like that: Mogán beach.

On the opposite side of the main beach we have another of the beaches of Puerto de Mogán. She virgin cove of stones cThere is a small spring where you can bathe by accessing some stairs. In this side, the water is much cleaner as it is more open to the ocean.

2. Sunset in Puerto de Mogán

Keep in mind that being located in the southwest of the island, one of the essential what to see in Puerto de Mogán is the sunset o sunset. There is a "secret point" to see one of the best sunsets in Gran Canaria. It is the one we show you below.

To get here, you will have to go to the dock area and border the coast next to the mountain to the west. Access can be dangerous because it is not conditioned at all, so if you go, be very careful and, please, do not leave trash!

3. Market Puerto de Mogán what to see on fridays

El market It is one of the main tourist attractions of Gran Canaria, so we include it in the list of things what to see in Puerto de Mogán. If you feel like shopping, here you go find a wide variety of souvenirs, Canarian crafts, flowers, clothing and some typical products of the gastronomy of the Canary Islands. What day is the market? Puerto de Mogán? It is held every Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. There is an excursion from the south that takes you to the market Puerto de Mogán, you can have all the information in this page.

Keep in mind that this is one of the tourist markets in Gran Canaria. That is, It is not a market where locals go shopping. how can it be Teror or that of San Mateo. If you want to meet others markets in Gran CanariaTake a look at our list.

4. What to see in Mogán, a town of canals and picturesque houses

This typical fishing neighborhood of the island of Gran Canaria is surrounded by sailboats, fishing boats and canals. Also notable are the famous white houses with colorful stripes and bougainvillea climbing its walls.

Therefore, give a walk through the fishing village It is one of the places what to see in Puerto de Mogán, don't be left alone with the landscape of its beach. In fact, both its marina and its houses with unique architecture loaded with bougainvillea are two of the most instagrammable places in Gran Canaria. Or well, let's say more photographed for those who do not use this social network :)

5. Boat trip through Mogán

Other leisure activities or excursions what to do in Puerto de Mogán is a three-hour boat excursion that includes a stop to do snorkeling in Gran Canaria, specifically, in the Perchel beach. You can only get here by boat, as access on foot is difficult. The route leaves from the marina and includes navigation to the most virgin coasts of Mogán. We have not done it, but we have seen that it has very good reviews from other travelers. You can see prices, reviews and availability at this page.

If you prefer sail on a private boat, a Puerto de Mogán you can also enjoy a private sailboat with skipper for 5 hours and for a maximum of 8 people.

Finally, a few minutes by car is the marina of Puerto Rico, from where others come different boat excursions such as whale watching. If you are traveling to the island as a family, this is without a doubt one of the best plans with children in Gran Canaria.

6. Mogán Beach Viewpoint

Another of the places what to visit in Puerto de Mogán is the gazebo towards the marina and the port. Yes indeed, To get there you have to climb exactly 257 steps, making it not accessible for strollers or people with reduced mobility. Once up, you will receive your reward with one of the best panoramic views of the town where you can take all the photos you want as a souvenir. However, keep in mind that You can't see the sunset from here, since the sun sets just behind the mountain.

TIP: Try to go early in the morning or when the sun goes down, as it can be hard to climb the stairs on hot days.

7. Yellow submarine, plans to make in Puerto de Mogán with children

In addition to Mogan beach As the main play area for children, it has always been a great attraction for family tourism. submarine yellow Puerto de Mogán. Activity Submarine Adventure Gran Canaria It lasts about 40 minutes and takes you to know the species and seabed of the area thanks to its spectacular crystals. In the following image we can see him sailing from the port.

The submarine has always been one of the recreational activities to take into account on the island of Gran Canaria. Most of us locals enjoy small an older version of this boat.

8. Where to eat in Puerto de Mogán: typical restaurants and Michelin Star

As its name suggests, the Puerto de Mogán It is a port, so many of the locals are dedicated to fishing. So to eat we recommend the restaurant Fishermen with fresh fish and seafood from the coast of Mogán. Furthermore, in the Fishermen's Guild you can taste good typical food of the Canary Islands where the rich cannot be missing Mogán avocado. Another restaurant in Mogán that we recommend is Beach Club Faro and with a perfect view of the sunset and Mogán beach.

You also have the option to try the Los Guayres restaurantWithin the Mogan Playa hotel by Cordial. It is one of the few Michelin Star restaurants in Gran Canaria.

Its promenade is full of restaurants, but the truth is that we have not tried them because they all seem very "guiris" to us.

More plans to do in Puerto de Mogán and surroundings

9. Other beaches in Mogán

If you are going to spend a few days staying in Mogán, you should know that in the municipality you can also visit the Beach of Puerto Rico and of Amadores, although they are the most touristy. Both with a wide range of water sports. Anyway, if you are going to rent a car, we always recommend visiting other southern beaches such as maspalomas, English beach y Saint Augustine. Puerto Rico and Amadores are extremely crowded.

Within the municipality of Mogán there are other practically virgin beaches What to visit if you want to get closer to the most authentic side of Gran Canaria. Some of our favorites are Veneguera, Tiritaña and Tasarte. Of course, be prepared to drive through curves and dirt.

10. The Mogán Valley (village) and the tiles of Veneguera

If you have the opportunity to travel by car, another thing what to do in Mogán is to visit the town of Mogan Valley. Even reach Tiles, most famous colored mountains of Gran Canaria. The drive to both places is spectacular and, believe us, you will be surprised by the scenery.

Hotels in Puerto de Mogán

If you come to Gran Canaria to do beach tourism and sunbathing, it is an ideal destination to stay. We recommend that you take a look at the hotel Mogan Playa de Cordial (Gran Canaria Blue), Radisson Blu Resort & Spa and Hotel Puerto de Mogán THe Senses Collection. They are the most emblematic hotels in Puerto de Mogán. If your € night budget is tighter, you can see other options below.

Here there are also apartments in Mogán with a cheaper average of € per night. The most popular are:

• Apartments Cordial Mogan Valle
• APARTMENTS Puerto de Mogán The Home Collection 
• Cordial Muelle Viejo Apartments

Puerto de Mogán how to get

From the Gran Canaria airport you can take the public bus (bus) number 91 to where Mogán port is. This bus also leaves from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and it makes several stops (including the airport), so the journey is somewhat long. Another option that many choose travelers is to hire a private transfer. You can see them transfer prices, reviews from other clients and make your reservation here.

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Ruth González

Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.