Original content written by Mogán residents. Authentic experiences, hidden places and the best plans to enjoy Gran Canaria.
Cristopher OlivaHow to get there and where to park, why the water is so calm and the sand so golden, the seafront walk to Puerto Rico, when to go to dodge the crowds, and which southern beaches to weigh it against.
Cristopher OlivaHow to get there and where to park, what the sand is really like, what the Tauro blowhole is and when it erupts, where the cave sits, where to eat without emptying your wallet, and which southern beaches to weigh it against.
Martín PazEverything about Puerto de Mogán’s Friday market: opening hours, where it is, what to buy, how to get there, where to park and the boat trips to enjoy it without a car.
Martín PazThe best natural pools and lava ponds of Gran Canaria, from Agaete to La Garita: what they are like, when to swim safely, and how to build the full day from the south.
Martín PazHow to reach Barranco de las Vacas, where to park, when the light is best, and how to turn the twenty-minute stop into a full day with the Guayadeque caves and the Azulejos of Mogán.
Martín PazWhat to see at Palmitos Park, how to plan the shows, how long you need, how to get there from the south and how to get your tickets: the honest guide to the park in the palm canyon.
Cristopher OlivaThe island’s eight authorised camping zones, how to obtain the compulsory Cabildo permit, how far in advance, and why you cannot camp on the beaches.
Cristopher OlivaThe island’s authorised dog beaches, where they are, which rules apply in each season, and what the fines cost if you pick the wrong stretch of sand.
Cristopher OlivaAll 95 beaches in Gran Canaria on an interactive map, grouped by municipality and by type, with the best ones picked by who you are travelling with and what you want.
Cristopher OlivaThe island’s nudist beaches with their exact locations, how to get to each, what facilities they have, and which ones demand a serious walk.
Cristopher OlivaGetting there from the airport, the beach, boat trips, Mogán Mall, nightlife, where to stay and every practical thing you will need, with a map of services and routes.
Cristopher OlivaGetting there and where to park, why the sand is white, what time to go, what you can use without staying at the resort, and how it compares to the other beaches in the south.
Cristopher OlivaThe seven-day forecast for Arguineguín, monthly averages, sea temperature, and the thing that actually varies here: the wind, and which beach to switch to when it blows.
Cristopher OlivaThe seven-day forecast for Puerto de Mogán, average temperatures for every month, sea temperature, and an honest comparison with other winter-sun destinations.
Cristopher OlivaThe 7-day forecast for Puerto Rico, plus average temperatures for every month, sea temperature, and why this bay is reliably sunnier than the rest of the island.
Martín PazMonth-by-month weather, which part of town to stay in, whether it is too quiet for your kind of holiday, the Friday market and how it compares to Puerto Rico. Written from Mogán.
Cristopher OlivaThe 5-day Gran Canaria itinerary recommended by a local: Las Palmas, Maspalomas and, above all, the Mogán coast (Puerto Rico, Anfi del Mar, Arguineguín and Puerto de Mogán).
Martín PazThe whole municipality in one guide: every beach compared, the village and the ravine, when to go where, how to get around, and complete plans for one day, a weekend or a week.
Mogán locals sharing their knowledge and experiences
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The critical eye behind every recommendation. A Canarian local and self-confessed foodie who knows every corner of Mogán. His mission: for every visitor to experience Mogán like a local.
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A tireless explorer of every corner of Mogán. A lover of good coffee and an expert at finding the best fresh fish of the day. His motto: "In Mogán there's always something new to discover".