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10 days in beautiful Gran Canaria

10 days in sunny Gran Canaria exploring hidden beaches, small towns and the big city.

  • My boyfriend and I enjoying freshly made smoothies at ‘The Block’ cafe on the beachfront. I highly recommend! It’s a super cool place made out of old shopping containers.+ 2
  • Street performers blowing bubbles by the beach
  • Wandering through the pretty houses by the marina
  • 10 days in beautiful Gran Canaria
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EuropeSpain10 days / August 2019

Highs & Lows

‘Superdino’ shops are the best for local produce, and the delicious tapas and churros are not to be missed!

There is a constant breeze over the island, more than welcome at the hottest parts of the day though!

Itinerary Overview

We arrived early evening and got a bus transfer from the airport to our hotel which took just over an hour. Be warned, the bus drivers like to drive fast! 
We didn’t have a specific itinerary for the trip as we all really just wanted time to relax and soak up the sun and local culture, so we took it day by day. We visited many areas such as Maspalomas, Las Palmas and Puerto de Mogan, where we were situated. All the beaches are lovely, though I’d definitely recommend taking the time to find some of the more hidden ones if you like your space as it can get quite full in the summer months. 
In Mogan our favourite night time activity was to seek out new spots to watch the beautiful sunsets, there are many many areas to do this! The locals are really friendly so ask any of them and they’ll be sure to point you in the right direction! 

  • 10 Nights: Puerto de Mogán
    We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here.
  • Day trip: Municipality of Las Palmas
    We were first shown the city by a local who suggested it for the amazing surf, but we’re drawn into wandering around the old streets and shops
Puerto de Mogán - We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here.
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Puerto de Mogán We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here.

Puerto de Mogán - We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here. - Street performers blowing bubbles by the beach
Street performers blowing bubbles by the beach
Puerto de Mogán - We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here. - Wandering through the pretty houses by the marina
Wandering through the pretty houses by the marina
Puerto de Mogán - We previously visited Gran Canaria but stayed in a different area. We absolutely fell in love with Puerto de Mogan and knew we had to come back and stay here. - null

Puerto de Mogan is a busy little seaside town, mainly filled with Spaniards rather than international tourists. The main attraction is the stunning beach with aqua water and white sands, perfect for snorkelling. It also has many great restaurants, including ‘Sol y Luna‘ and ‘La Langosta’ which was a magical experience. 

Municipality of Las Palmas - We were first shown the city by a local who suggested it for the amazing surf, but we’re drawn into wandering around the old streets and shops
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Municipality of Las Palmas We were first shown the city by a local who suggested it for the amazing surf, but we’re drawn into wandering around the old streets and shops

Municipality of Las Palmas - We were first shown the city by a local who suggested it for the amazing surf, but we’re drawn into wandering around the old streets and shops - My boyfriend and I enjoying freshly made smoothies at ‘The Block’ cafe on the beachfront. I highly recommend! It’s a super cool place made out of old shopping containers.
My boyfriend and I enjoying freshly made smoothies at ‘The Block’ cafe on the beachfront. I highly recommend! It’s a super cool place made out of old shopping containers.
Municipality of Las Palmas - We were first shown the city by a local who suggested it for the amazing surf, but we’re drawn into wandering around the old streets and shops - The old town in Las Palmas
The old town in Las Palmas

Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria. It is a beautiful city with a real cosmopolitan vibe. It’s right on the beach which is known for its great surf, and makes a lovely climate where you can easily jump from being by the ocean to walking around shopping centres and restaurants. We visited many times during our stay, in the mornings to surf and again in the evenings to sit outside one of the hundreds of small indoor/outdoor restaurants, trying different pinchos and sipping sangria with the locals. Related: Foodie Trips

My whole family really loved the atmosphere here as it feels super laid back and comfortable, probably helped by the large proportion of international university students and surfers.

Q & A

  • Restaurant recommendations?

    La Langosta was our most favourite restaurant as the staff and food were supreme but we visited many many cafes and restaurants all over the island and found them all equally enjoyable!

  • Tips you would give a friend?

    Definitely make the effort to hire a car and get to Guayedra beach. It is a black sand beach from the volcanic rock, and is only known by a few locals. It’s a super cool place to swim and have picnic, with many of the locals also spending the night under the stars there.

  • Packing tips?

    Definitely pack for warm weather as in August it rarely drops below 20°. However there is a breeze so I’d recommend bringing a light pullover for the evenings.

  • Transportation Tips?

    Buses run often and to the main parts of the island, though a car is definitely useful for getting off the beaten track and exploring less touristy areas.

Lodging

  • Puerto de Mogán, 35139 Lomo Quiebre, Las Palmas, Spain

    Cordial Mogan Valle. A lovely hotel with a family friendly laid back vibe, plenty of pools and a great bar for mojitos! Location was only a short stroll from a superdino and the beach, aswell as the local market which sets up on the street out front. The whole hotel was really clean and staff were super helpful, even letting us move rooms to avoid the noise of construction. One of the highlights was the absolutely huge astroturfed balcony we had attached to the room with a stunning view onto the beach.