Mogán, municipality in Gran Canaria, Spain
Mogán is a municipality on Gran Canaria's south coast with narrow streets, white houses, and a busy harbor. The town features several beaches with calm waters, while nearby valleys contain steep slopes and lush vegetation.
The Church of San Antonio de Padua was built in the early 1800s and features carved wooden ceilings. The Molino Quemado windmill from the same period once ground grain for the region and now stands as the island's tallest mill.
The name Mogán comes from the island's indigenous heritage. The white houses with colorful flowers and narrow streets show how residents blend fishing traditions with modern life.
Mogán lies about one and a half hours from Las Palmas and is easily reached by bus or car. Visitors find restaurants with local fish, Friday markets, and various beaches for swimming and relaxation.
The harbor is sometimes called little Venice because canals run through the streets with several bridges connecting the town. Visitors can also take boat trips to spot dolphins and whales in the nearby waters.
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