This is a popular mainstream destination with everyone as it's something different here on Gran Canaria, an old, traditional fishing village which still survives in the form of the old quarter on the hill, looking down over the marina. There's still a thriving fishing business there with dockyard for the fishing boats which bring in fresh catches daily.

Mogan is better known for it's maize of streets formed by whitewashed buildings, brightly coloured woodwork and all lined with bouganvilla. These impressive streets are formed around an equally impressive marina of private yachts and sailing boats, altogether making this a very relaxing destination.

There's a great choice of bars and restaurants and for food, of course you should try the fish dishes, as mentioned - all freshly and locally caught.

On a Friday it's a place to head to (or avoid) because of a large and busy market. The market's location makes it the most visited on the island though it's by far the best, too much tacky souvenirs, fake sunglasses and general rubbish for sale.

If you fancy spending a full day there, take some beach stuff as there's also a very nice golden-sand beach.

A few years ago the valley behind Puerto de Mogan was pretty much arid, dusty nothing but recently it's been heavily developed and is now home to a new shopping center promising quality and designer shops/products, several small, luxury apartment complexes and a large and impressive luxury hotel with more construction still taking place.

 

A good way to go or come back is the bus as far as Puerto Rico then the local ferry service. One goes every half hour or so taking you past Amadores beach, a few smaller mainly deserted beaches and the sea caves.