Veneguera Viewpoint is a scenic stop on the GC-200 road in the municipality of Mogán, in the south-west of Gran Canaria. It looks out over dry mountain slopes towards Los Azulejos de Veneguera, a mountainside streaked with bands of coloured rock. A hill closes off part of the panorama, and the sea is out of sight. A car park sits beside the lookout, and gravel paths lead off from it around the surrounding rocks.
Veneguera Viewpoint
Local name: Mirador de Veneguera
Roadside mountain viewpoint on the GC-200, facing the multicoloured rock of Los Azulejos de Veneguera
- Entrance
- Free; an open roadside viewpoint with no ticket.
- Accessibility
- The lookout is beside the car park. The paths beyond it are steep gravel, unsuitable for wheelchairs or anyone with knee problems.
- Parking
- Free car park beside the viewpoint, about 25 m away, with about seven spaces; free roadside parking as well.
- Difficulty
- None for the view itself: park and look. The optional paths around the rocks are steep gravel, precarious in places, and need hiking boots.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stop: Mogán (Bar Los Pinos), about 740 m away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all hours.
- Address
- GC-200, 54, 35149 Mogán, Las Palmas, Spain
What makes it special
Across the valley, the far mountainside breaks from brown into green, ochre and rust. That is Los Azulejos de Veneguera, volcanic rock stained by minerals. Azulejos means glazed tiles, and from the lookout the bands of colour do stack up like rows of them.
The rest of the view is mountain slopes. A hill blocks one side, so there is no full circle of scenery, and the sea never appears. What the stop has is quiet: this stretch of the GC-200 is far calmer than Roque Nublo and the central peaks. Gravel paths start at the car park and run around the rocks, steep and precarious in places.
On its own it is a stop for a few photographs. On a drive along the GC-200, it is a good reason to pull over.
Good to know
- The view is mountains only: a hill blocks part of it and the sea is out of sight.
- No toilets, no drinking water and no information point at the viewpoint, and none nearby. Fill up before you come.
- Bars along the road open on different days of the week, so carry enough water and food for the drive.
- The slopes give no shade. Even a few minutes out of the car at midday calls for sun protection.
- The paths around the rocks are steep gravel. Wear hiking boots; flip-flops and sandals will not do.
Getting there
You arrive by car. The viewpoint sits directly on the GC-200, the mountain road through the municipality of Mogán, and the car park is beside the lookout, about 25 m away. It holds about seven cars, and there is more room to pull in alongside. From there the view is a step away, and the gravel paths around the rocks start at the same spot.
The drive is part of the outing: the road keeps climbing and winding through the mountains, with other places to stop and look along the way.
The nearest bus stop, Mogán (Bar Los Pinos), is about 740 m away in a straight line.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning, when the air is cool and the paths are quiet.
Avoid: the middle of a hot day, especially if you plan to walk.
The slopes are bare and the noon sun burns even during a quick stop, while low morning light brings out the colours on Los Azulejos de Veneguera.
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The gravel paths around the rocks are steep, loose and precarious in places. Wear hiking boots, and stay at the lookout if heights or bad knees trouble you.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see the sea from Veneguera Viewpoint?
No. A hill blocks part of the view, and what you see is mountain slopes and the coloured rock of Los Azulejos de Veneguera.Where do you park?
In the car park beside the lookout, which holds about seven cars. There is more room to pull in alongside it.Are there toilets or drinking water?
No toilets and no drinking water at the viewpoint or nearby. Bring water with you, and sun protection for midday.Can you walk from the viewpoint?
Yes. Gravel paths start at the car park and run around the rocks. They are steep and precarious in places, so wear hiking boots.Can you get there by bus?
The nearest bus stop is Mogán (Bar Los Pinos), about 740 m away in a straight line.