Puerto de Mogán
A fishing harbor and marina on Gran Canaria's south-west coast, known for its canals, its restaurants and bars, and the beach beside it.
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Puerto de Mogán is a fishing village and marina at the mouth of a steep-sided valley on Gran Canaria's south-west coast. Canals and bridges link the marina to the fishing harbor, which is why the village is nicknamed Little Venice, or Venice of the Canaries. Restaurants and bars line the marina and the beach front. Tourism is the main economic activity here, and very few buildings in the village are more than two stories high, because the island government restricts taller new buildings.
Visitors come mainly for the marina and Mogán beach, which sits next to it and has a good reputation. A market is held every Friday and draws visitors from across the island. The Cañada de los Gatos site, at the mouth of the Mogán ravine, is a listed archaeological site. Several bus routes serve the village, and the GC1 motorway extension ends just north of it and is the main road access. Plan one day for the harbor and beach, and add a Friday visit if you want the market.
Puerto de Mogán in five
- Walk the harbor lanes before the midday crowdsThe village is small and photogenic, and day-trip groups arrive from the southern resorts. Go early or in the late afternoon for calmer streets.
- Take a boat trip along the cliffsShort boat trips run along the coast from the harbor, often to see dolphins or coves. Compare the options and check the operator's current schedule before you book.
- Choose between Mogán and Maspalomas for a baseMogán is quiet and compact; Maspalomas has the dunes, a bigger beach and more nightlife. Many visitors split the stay or day-trip between them.Maspalomas
- Use the bus along the south coastPublic buses link Mogán with the southern resorts and Las Palmas. Check the current timetable, as services are less frequent in the evening.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Pack sun protection, not a rain jacketThe southwest is among the sunniest and driest parts of the island. Winter is warm, and summer is hot, so bring a hat and water.
Things to do in Puerto de Mogán
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Need to know
- Airport
- Gran Canaria (LPA), about 1 hour by road
- Getting there
- Flights to Gran Canaria, then bus, taxi or hire car
- Getting around
- Walk; buses along the coast; car for the interior
- Best base
- The harbor village or the nearby beach resorts
- Time needed
- A day trip, or 3–5 days for a beach stay
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Mild, sunnyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, sunny
- FebruaryClear3 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Winter sunFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter sun
- MarchClear4 rainy daysHigh21°Low16°Winter sunMarchClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winter sun
- AprilClear3 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Warm, calmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calm
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°WarmMayClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Hot, dryJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°HotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh26°Low22°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Warm, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear3 rainy daysHigh21°Low18°Mild, sunnyDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, sunny
Average daily high and low in Puerto de Mogán, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Puerto de Mogán
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Puerto de Mogán
08:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today27°21°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Tue25°21°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed24°20°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu25°19°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri25°21°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat28°21°9%Saturday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Sun26°23°49%Sunday: Rain. High 26°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 49%.
Updated 06:15 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
What's on in Puerto de Mogán
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- Feb–MarCarnival of Santa Cruz de TenerifeSanta Cruz de Tenerife, a day trip
- Feb–MarCarnival of Las PalmasLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Maspalomasabout 30–40 min by carA dune reserve, a lighthouse and a wide beach.Read the guide
- Las Palmas de Gran Canariaabout 1–1.5 hours by roadThe island capital, a long city beach and an old quarter.Read the guide
- Inland Gran Canariaabout 1.5 hours by carMountain villages and viewpoints, such as Tejeda.
Before you go to Puerto de Mogán
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Rules for Puerto de Mogán, checked
- The Canary Islands are part of Spain and the Schengen Area. Check entry rules on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you book.Source
- The Canary Islands sit outside the EU VAT and customs area, so tax and duty-free rules differ from mainland Spain. Check the Spanish tax agency before you buy.
- Non-EU visitors may be photographed and fingerprinted at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's page for the current rules.
- Check conditions at the El Cercado weather station, near Puerto de Mogán, before a boat trip or a day at the beach.
Plan around Puerto de Mogán
Regions, trains, entry rules and money for the whole country
Read the guideMaspalomasDunes, a long beach and the main southern resort
Read the guideLas Palmas de Gran CanariaThe island capital, with a city beach and old quarter
Read the guideCanary IslandsCompare the islands before you choose where to base
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropeHow per-night taxes work across Spain
Read the guidePuerto de Mogán FAQ
Is Puerto de Mogán worth visiting?
Yes, for a calm harbor village with flowered lanes, boat trips and a small beach. It is a better day trip or quiet base than a nightlife destination.
How far is Puerto de Mogán from Las Palmas airport?
About 1 hour by road. Taxis and hire cars are the easiest options, and buses also run along the south coast, though they take longer.
Should I stay in Puerto de Mogán or Maspalomas?
Mogán for quiet and a village feel, Maspalomas for the dunes, longer beach and more evening options. A car or bus makes it easy to see both from either base.
Is Puerto de Mogán busy?
It is busiest in the middle of the day, when day trippers arrive. Mornings and evenings are calmer. Winter is popular with northern European visitors.
What is the best time to visit Puerto de Mogán?
The southwest has sun and warm weather most of the year. February to April and October to November are mild, while July and August are hot and crowded.