Travel Eye on Puerto Mogan (Gran Canaria, Spain)

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Overview:

One of Gran Canaria's smaller resorts, Puerto Mogán is still clinging on to its fishing village past and successfully blends modern buildings with the villager's more traditional homes. The focal point is the marina with a maze of streets and alleyways leading to it from within the depths of Mogán itself.

The pretty white-washed houses stand out in stark contrast against the backdrop of barren hills and the flowers cascading from wrought-iron balconies are more evidence of local pride.

The town earned its holiday brochure nickname, 'Little Venice' because of the Italian-style bridges that stretch across a narrow canal. This area has also been thoughtfully pedestrianised and provides a quiet oasis away from the busier quayside.

This area caters for all ages, although not for those who want lively nightlife. It is Best suited to guests wanting to relax and eat, especially fresh fish.

The accommodation here has a 3-star hotel and apartment complex, there are a few pensions. At nearby Playa Taurito, there are a few 4-star hotels and apartment complexes.

Locality:

Puerto Mogan is found on the south west coast, 60 mls south west of Las Palmas (9 mls NW of Puerto Rico) It is south west facing, on flat, low land immediately around port and backed by dry, barren hills.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

Puerto Mogán beach is downhill from most of the accommodation and tiny compared to the vast expanses of sand in Gran Canaria's other resorts. It is also safe and sheltered from the elements.The original dark brown volcanic sand wasn't especially attractive and so, once a year it's given a face-lift by the council using tonnes of imported golden sand.

There are two water parks nearby - 'Aqualand' is the biggest and offers the best variety of slides. Holiday World is a traditional funfair near Melonares with dodgems and a big wheel. Both are within a taxi ride away. Further afield is the 'cowboy' town, Sioux City and the beautiful Caldera de Bandama volcano.

The low-key bars and restaurants around the marina are a magnet for evening strollers and the food quality tends to be above average.

Dining out around any marina is always a little more expensive because of the location and the clientele from the yachting fraternity and here is no exception. For a bit more nightlife action jump in a taxi to Maspalomas or Playa del Ingles.

Sailing, jet skiing, boat tours, fishing trips and jeep safaris can be organised from Puerto Morgan. It is also one of the best dive spots on the island with two wrecks just in front of the harbour and the Morgan Caves about a mile away where divers and snorkelers can expect to see large shoals of fish, moray eels, barracudas and yellow gunters.

Non-divers can take a fascinating submarine trip to discover this underwater world. The actual village of Morgan is about six miles (10km) inland and is well worth a visit; it retains a strong rural Spanish ambience and is home to some good traditional Canarian restaurants.