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Puerto Mogan holidays in the Canary Islands - a sailing haven with natural beauty
Puerto Mogan, a small, quaint holiday resort within Gran Canaria’s large south western municipality Mogan, has a long marine history and is today considered one of the most attractive town settlements on the Canary Islands. It has been nick-named the ‘Little Venice’ of the Canary Islands, due to Italianesque footbridges arching over the town’s central canal. Old-style, white-washed villas and fishermen’s cottages sit comfortably alongside modern buildings, forming a pretty accompaniment to the bustling marina. Puerto Mogan’s marina is well-known amongst the sailing fraternity, and with 225 moorings it attracts all types of boat and yachting enthusiasts. Stroll here in the sunshine to admire the yachts, then perhaps wander on to the church of Saint Anthony in the heart of Puerto Mogan‘s cultural centre, to see an exquisite wooden carving and beautiful statues.
Peurto Mogan - sheltered beach ideal for family holidays to Gran Canaria
Puerto Mogan is the perfect choice for families thanks to the sandy, sheltered beach and a variety of nearby attractions. The town itself offers a picturesque tangle of narrow streets and alleyways to explore, while down at the harbour-side is the place to promenade, have a lazy lunch, or find a lively bar for late-night drinking. Water sports fans can be in neighbouring Playa Taurito by car in 10 minutes, while walkers can check out the desert-like dunes of Maspalomas, just 20 minutes away. For golfers there is an 18-hole courses close to the resort. Holiday World, a traditional funfair near Melonares with dodgems and a big wheel is just a taxi ride away. Transfer time from Las Palmas airport is approximately 45 minutes.
Puerto Mogan in Gran Canaria - taste the gastronomic delights
Puerto Mogan is quite simply the place to sample Gran Canaria’s fantastic cookery. Here the fruits of the Atlantic are served with a local twist. Try grilled tuna, seafood soups, fish served with aubergine, and tasty limpets with green mojo sauce. Gran Canaria’s traditional staples will also be found here in the restaurants and cafes of Puerto Mogan. Of note is the ‘sancocho’ - boiled, salted fish, goat meat and ‘ropa vieja’ a casserole of meat and chick peas.
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