Mogán Beach is the town beach of Puerto de Mogán, a fishing village and marina in the municipality of Mogán on the south-west coast of Gran Canaria. It fills a bay of golden sand at the mouth of the steep-sided Mogán valley, with restaurants and bars along its front. Canals linking the marina to the fishing harbour have earned the village the nickname "Little Venice", and new building is held to two storeys.
Mogan Beach
Local name: Playa de Mogán
Golden-sand town beach at the mouth of a ravine, fronting the canals and marina of Puerto de Mogán.
- Entrance
- Free public beach; loungers and parasols are paid hire.
- Parking
- Car parks about 75 m and 85 m from the beach in a straight line.
- Difficulty
- None: a town beach, five minutes on foot from the bus stop.
- Transport
- Bus stop Puerto de Mogán, about 240 m away; several bus routes serve the village.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Address
- Playa de Mogán, Puerto de Mogán, 35139 Lomo Quiebre, Las Palmas, Spain
What makes it special
Step off the sand and you are in the village: white houses hung with bougainvillea, canals crossed by small bridges, boats tied up in the marina a short stroll away. The canals between the marina and the fishing harbour are why Puerto de Mogán gets called "Little Venice".
The beach itself is a bay of golden sand with restaurants and bars along the front, including places that serve gluten-free food. Loungers and parasols are for hire, and pedalos with slides go out from the beach. Almost nothing in the village rises above two storeys, so the view back from the water stays low and whitewashed.
The Mogán ravine opens straight onto the beach. At its mouth lies the Cañada de los Gatos archaeological zone, a listed heritage site with an information office about 135 m from the sand.
Good to know
- Loungers and parasols are for hire on the beach, along with pedalos with slides.
- Topless sunbathing is accepted here.
- Free public toilets stand about 170 m away.
- There is no drinking-water fountain nearby; buy water at the cafés on the front or bring your own.
- The Friday market draws visitors from all over the island, and the beach and streets are at their busiest then.
Getting there
By car, the GC-1 motorway runs right down to Puerto de Mogán and ends just north of the village. Car parks lie about 75 m and 85 m from the beach in a straight line, so once parked you are practically on the sand.
By bus, several routes serve the village. The Puerto de Mogán stop is about 240 m away, a five-minute walk to the beach through the streets behind the front.
Best time to visit
Best: early in the day, before the loungers fill, or late afternoon when the heat goes out of the sand. Avoid: Fridays if you want a quiet beach, and the middle of the day without a parasol.
The Friday market brings visitors in from across the island and packs the village. The sand has no natural shade, so at midday a hired parasol is the only cover.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you get to Mogán Beach by bus?
Yes. Several bus routes serve Puerto de Mogán, and the Puerto de Mogán stop is about 240 m from the beach, a five-minute walk.Is there parking near Mogán Beach?
Yes. Car parks lie about 75 m and 85 m from the beach in a straight line.Can you hire sunbeds at Mogán Beach?
Yes. Loungers and parasols are for hire on the sand, and pedalos with slides are available too.When is the market in Puerto de Mogán?
On Fridays. It draws visitors from all over Gran Canaria, so the village and the beach are at their busiest that day.Are there toilets at Mogán Beach?
Free public toilets stand about 170 m from the beach.