Puerto de Mogán — Little Venice

Puerto de Mogán is the most charming coastal town in Gran Canaria — a small fishing village on the southwest coast, earning its nickname "Little Venice" from the Bougainvillea-covered canals that run through the harbor. Whitewashed houses with blue, yellow, and green shutters, flower pots at every corner, colorful fishing boats in the harbor — Puerto de Mogán is a feast for the eyes and the opposite of the concrete hotels of Playa del Inglés.

The village was planned in the 1980s as an "anti-mass tourism" project: No building may be higher than two stories, the architecture is uniformly Canarian-Mediterranean, and the village has retained its rural character. The result is one of the prettiest places in the entire Canary Islands.

Things to do in Mogán:

• Friday Market — The largest weekly market in southern Gran Canaria. Fresh fruits, cheese, handicrafts, spices, aloe vera products. Worth it!
• Playa de Mogán Beach — Small, sheltered sandy beach with calm water, perfect for families. Lounger + umbrella: 6 €.
• Diving — Puerto de Mogán is one of the best diving spots in the Canary Islands. Clear visibility (20–30 m), water temperature 19–24 °C, and the sunken shipwreck "Cermona II" at 18 m depth is a highlight. Introductory dive from 55 €, dive with equipment from 40 €.
• Submarine Tour — The yellow submarine "Golden Shark" dives to a depth of 20 m. Through the large portholes, you can see schools of fish, rays, and the wreck. 35 € adults, 20 € children. Touristy, but kids love it.
• Boat Tour to Güi Güi — By boat (from 20 €, round trip) to the remote Güi Güi beach, accessible only by boat or a challenging 3-hour hike. One of the wildest and most beautiful beaches in Gran Canaria.