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Writer's pictureTrude Elisabeth

Puerto de Mogan for beginners; 10 things you must do

Updated: Mar 6

This list is made for you who has not been in Mogan before a typical beginner:


1) Go for a stroll in the port. Do not miss the alleys behind the port with sailing boats and local fishermen boats. There are so many flowers and plants . Its specially known for the magenta colored paper-flowers / Bougainvilleas. But be aware, the chances that you will fall in love is high and will cause you a need to return to this resort again and again. It is very addictive.


Go for stroll  in the port of Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria and capture it with lots of photos
Alleys of Bougainvilla in Puerto de Mogan Gran Canaria


2) Have a dip in the sea and enjoy the Atlantic ocean refreshing and clean sea and do nothing other than suck up some nice D-vitamins. Puerto de Mogan has what is considered by many as the worlds best climate


Have a dip in the Atlantic ocean
Vamos a la playa


3) Dont leave this resort without having had a lunch on the beachside and a dinner in the port. There are approximately 70 restaurants in Puerto de Mogan - there are plenty to choose between. The quality is over all very good. Dont forget to try local, fresh fish and the well known starter Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)


Table of dinner with glasses of wine and garlic prawns
Popular dish; Gambas Ajillo at Cafe Mogan in the port

4) Take a ferry to or from Puerto Rico, Amfi del Mar or Arguineguin. A wonderful way to see the coastline and maybe you have luck and spots dolphins!



5) Take a walk true the old part of town. Start from the post office and climb the steps to the view point El Mirador. It will give you breathtaking views over the whole Puerto de Mogan and the Atlantic ocean all the way to El Pajar, Arguineguin.


View over the whole village, the old part and port
Viewpoint by ZigZag road over Puerto De Mogan

6) Morning Yoga or Gym at beach. Everyday Monday to Friday 9.00 am behind the big rock in the end og the beach Lenka is having "Yoga for all" all levels and everybody welcome.


Beautifull morning yoga by Lenga and yoga for everyone . All levels
Sun salutation at Yoga for everyone at the beach in Puerto de Mogan

7) Go to the light house in the end of the port; Beach Club El Faro - a nice place for sunset and cocktails or any other drinks. On a clear day you will se Spains highest mountain Teide on the island Tenerife. It is spectacular.


El Faro Beach Club  view of the terrace and lounge
The Light house in the port Beach Club El Faro

8) Walk around in the port and look at he sailboats from different places in Europe - some is maybe waiting for Passat winds to come to sail over to The Caribbean others are using their boats as an apartment on Sea. Dont forget to look at the fishes in the port - maybe bring whats left of your bread roll and you will attract lots of them.


Port view from sailboat port of the town
Stroll in the port of Puerto de Mogan


9) Go for a drink! In the street next to the little Chapel or along the Riverside or by Hotel Cordial Mogan Playa in the shopping center there are some really nice bars well worth a visit.

To be mentioned: The Outlaws ( live Country Music) Robs Bar ( no food, just drinks) La Casita (wine bar with lovely tapas ) Nigels Bar ( friendly service ) N24 (best location at the seafront) Hola Hola Bar (a must visit in the port) Bar Sarito (the oldest bar in town) and not to forget Los Hermanos, AriJan and Bar Cafe Quintin


Glass of Aperol and houses in the port seen in the background
Aperol Spritzer in Marias Bar & Restaurant


10) Capture photos for memories when dark and cold days are catching you and send at least one postcard to someone you think deserve it


Cafe espresso, postcard and a glass of water
Writing postcard and having a Cafe Solo espresso

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