Veneguera, Olive sand beach and settlement in Mogán, Spain

Veneguera is a 370-metre-long, 35-metre-wide beach of dark sand mixed with pebbles and gravel, at the mouth of the Veneguera ravine in the municipality of Mogán, Gran Canaria. The small settlement of Casas de Veneguera, with 142 inhabitants in 2023, stands in the ravine within the Parque Rural del Nublo.

The area was shaped by farming and livestock herding in earlier times, as shown by old stone walls and abandoned farm structures dotting the landscape. This rural past continues to mark the character of the place.

Veneguera lies within the Parque Rural del Nublo, and the surrounding barranco holds traces of the farming and herding life that shaped the hamlet of Casas de Veneguera, home to 142 people in 2023. Walkers notice dry-stone walls and abandoned farm structures along the ravine slopes.

The beach is accessible via a straightforward path from the village of Mogán, though facilities on-site are minimal. It helps to bring water and sun protection, as the location sits quite open to the elements.

The beach is known in part as a clothing-optional area and draws visitors seeking a free bathing experience. From here, a hiking trail also departs into the mountains, passing through old settlements and rural landscapes.