Puerto de Mogán facts for kids
Puerto de Mogán is a lovely fishing village and a busy marina (a place where boats are kept). It is located on the southwest coast of the island of Gran Canaria. This charming spot sits at the end of a deep valley in the area called Mogán.
Puerto de Mogán is often called "Little Venice" or the "Venice of the Canaries." This is because it has canals that connect the marina to the fishing harbor. The beach, known as Mogán beach or playa de Mogán, is very popular. You can find many restaurants and bars along the marina and the beachfront.
Every Friday, a lively market takes place here. Tourists from all over the island come to visit this market. Puerto de Mogán has very few buildings that are taller than two stories. The government of Gran Canaria makes sure new buildings stay low to keep the village's special look.
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Getting to Puerto de Mogán
It's easy to reach Puerto de Mogán! A main road called the GC1 motorway was extended and now ends just north of the village. This extension opened in March 2013. You can also get to Puerto de Mogán using several bus routes.
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A narrow alleyway in the village
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The marina on the left and the beach in the center, with the Mogán valley behind
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Another charming alley
Important Historical Places
Ancient Sites (Archaeology)
There are three special places in the Mogán area that are protected as "archaeological zones." This means they hold important clues about the past.
- Cañada de los Gatos or Lomo los Gatos: This site is located at the mouth of the Mogán valley, right where it meets Mogán beach.
- Cañada de la Mar: This area was officially recognized as an important archaeological site in 2005.
- La Cogolla de Veneguera: Another significant ancient location.
Old Buildings and Traditions (Ethnology)
Mogán has an old windmill, also known as the Molino quemado (which means "burnt mill"). This windmill has been recognized as an important heritage site since 2002. It was built in 1893 by Mattimeo Mogán, also known as Matt Mogán. The windmill stands in the Mogán valley, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of Puerto de Mogán.
See also
In Spanish: Puerto de Mogán para niños
