Gran Canaria's 'Little Venice' – visit Puerto de Mogan by boat
People & Culture

Gran Canaria's 'Little Venice' – visit Puerto de Mogan by boat

4.1/5

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188 reviews
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$55.00
Free cancellation
Language: French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll arrive relaxed after a boat cruise along the coastline from Puerto Rico to Puerto de Mogan
  • It's so easy to disembark in the heart of town with direct access to the waterfront – no long walks
  • There's ample free time in Puerto de Mogan to browse the stalls selling typical Canarian produce
  • You'll discover the town that many believe to be the most beautiful on Gran Canaria
  • Your tour is led by an expert local escort with an unrivalled knowledge of Puerto de Mogan
What to expect

Puerto de Mogan is said by many to be the most beautiful town in Gran Canaria, and once you've set eyes on its toytown houses, it's hard to argue. This tour brings you by boat, docking right in the heart of the harbour after a scenic approach, so you avoid long walks from out-of-town parking lots. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Mogan market is a classic in Gran Canaria, known all over the island. And to arrive in the town by boat gives you that a spine-tingling sensation you get in anticipation of a special experience.'

Sailing from Puerto Rico harbour, you'll glide along the rocky, volcanic coastline of the south before arriving at Puerto de Mogan. Cupped into cliffs at the mouth of a steep valley, it's known as ‘Little Venice' for its canal, blue-and-yellow-trimmed white cottages, wrought iron balconies and flower-festooned lanes. Traits that have made it very popular.

Arriving by boat, you're in the middle of all the action straight away. Only we bring you to and from Puerto de Mogan by sea. Antonio, another of our local guides, say, ‘If you arrive by coach, not only is the journey less scenic but you have to walk a fair bit to get to the waterfront.' You'll have free time to poke around the stalls selling typical Canarian products or just relax at one of the many terraced cafés overlooking the yachts. Oh, and there's also an enticing sandy beach to stretch out on, too.

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What's included
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  • check Boat transfer
What to remember
  • This tour may be operated in multiple languages but the language you select will be spoken
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.1 /5

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  • C

    Chantal

    Verified booking

    4.6

    December 7, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Prachtig dorpje maar de markt iets minder

  • M

    MB

    Verified booking

    3.8

    November 30, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Het is een heel leuk dorpje en de bus en boot was goed geregeld. Je hebt 3 uur vrije tijd in Mogan. Het is wel duur in verhouding met wat je ervoor krijgt. Het is alleen bus en boot. De gids doet/vertelt verder niks, er is geen rondleiding oid. (Ter vergelijking: De gewone bus kost nog geen € 10 om heen en weer te gaan naar Mogan, en een retourtje met de boot van Puorto Rico naar Mogan kost € 14)

  • J

    JanZ62

    Verified booking

    3

    November 30, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    De transfer naar de boot was matig, moesten eerst diverse keren appen voordat we wisten waar we op moesten opstappen, na het opstappen kwam de bus ook bij haltes langs die dichterbij het hotel lagen. De gids vertelde iets in de bus over het dorpje, op de boot werd er iets verteld door iemand van de bemanning , die was zeer matig. Het wachten op de boot voor de terugreis was een dramatisch lange rij, sommige mensen werden onwel in de felle zon. Een volgende keer zou ik zelf boeken.

  • A

    Angela

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 28, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Was een leuke trip, vond het alleen jammer dat er van alles werd verteld op de boot zonder microfoontje.

  • N

    Nee

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 15, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Prima gids met veel kennis over de omgeving

  • B

    Betsy en Jeffrey van

    Verified booking

    4.2

    November 7, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    het was een mooie trip Ruim de tijd om rond te lopen