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Puerto de Mogán is a picturesque resort and fishing village in the
municipality of Mogán, set at the mouth of a steep-sided valley on the
southwest coast of the island of Gran Canaria and attracts many tourists
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Canal-like channels linking the marina to the
fishing harbour have led to it being nicknamed "Little Venice" or
the "Venice of the Canaries".
Restaurants and bars fringe the marina and the
beach front. On a Friday there is a very popular market which brings
in tourists from all over the island.
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The original village of Playa Mogán with
its narrow passageways and steps is a jumble of houses and apartments
clinging to the cliff and the Mirador at the very top has one of the
best views of the resort.
The harbour area, known as the "Venice
of the Canaries", is a pedestrianised development of two-storey
apartment blocks with roof terraces bursting with bougainvillea and
other gloriously colourful plants and is dotted with gardens of banana
and papaya trees, palms and bird-of-paradise plants.
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Puerto de Mogán has excellent facilities
for "yachties" whether they need just temporary moorings in the marina,
repairs and servicing or wish to stay for longer periods. Some who
arrive like it so much that they never leave!
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The sandy beach faces south and is
protected by a rocky mole, which makes it ideal for safe and easy
swimming, while outside the enclosed area is good for those who are more
adventurous and like to snorkel.
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