Tauro Country Club

07/06/2026

31/05/2026

🚨 POPE’S VISIT TO GRAN CANARIA - WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT ROAD CLOSURES THAT AFFECT SOUTH 11TH JUNE 🌺

First of all, sorry for any confusion. The Pope will be in Gran Canaria on Thursday 11th June (not Friday), and the information released so far relates mainly to temporary traffic restrictions on the GC-1.

📌For most visitors staying in Puerto de Mogán, Tauro, Taurito, Puerto Rico, Amadores, Playa del Cura , Patalavaca, Amfi del Mar,Arguineguín, this is the important part:

🚗 Late morning: Expect delays travelling the airport towards the tourist resorts in South.
🚗 Southbound delays (10:30 - 11:45)
The affected section is Gran Canaria airport and follows the GC-1 south towards the tourist resort in the South

🚗 Around lunchtime: Expect delays travelling north from the tourist resorts towards the airport .
🚗 Northbound delays (12:15 - 13:15)
If you are travelling towards Las Palmas around lunchtime, allow extra time.

❓ What is a “dynamic closure”?
This does NOT normally mean the motorway is completely closed for the whole period. A dynamic closure is a rolling or moving closure where traffic is temporarily stopped and managed by police as the official convoy passes. Once the convoy has passed, traffic is gradually released again.

🛣 Alternative routes
During these periods, drivers may wish to use the GC-500 coastal road where practical, or simply avoid travelling during the affected times.

✈️ Flying on Thursday 11th June?
Authorities are expecting large numbers of pilgrims and visitors. If you are flying from Gran Canaria Airport, allow extra travel time and keep an eye on updates from your airline.

As always, I’ll share any further official information as soon as it becomes available 🌺

21/05/2026

🌺 Buenos Días / Good Morning
📮 UPDATE – AIRPORT, WEATHER & LOCAL
📆 Thursday 21st May 2026

Good morning from another beautiful and very calm morning in Puerto de Mogán 🌞 its very cloudy this morning - all forecasts says it’s blue sky 🤣 very likely the sun will “eat” the clouds very soon

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🇪🇺 EUROMOGÁN YESTERDAY

I went down to EuroMogán yesterday afternoon and what I enjoyed the most was actually the Fishing Museum experience 🐟

They had virtual reality glasses where it felt like you were onboard one of the fishing boats heading out to sea. Very interesting to see how the traditional fishing equipment is used. I also learned that the traditional “nasas” are filled with bread as bait.

Did any of you go yesterday?
And did you try any of the international food? 🌺

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🛍️ IMPORTANT - MARKET DAY TOMORROW
Tomorrow is Friday market day in Puerto de Mogán.

The stalls begin setting up very early tonight and into the early morning hours.

⚠️ Important for anyone with a car:
Parking along:
• the road from the roundabout towards the pier
• and the street behind the beach
is prohibited after midnight tonight.

Cars parked there will be removed.

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🛍️ FRIDAY MARKET INFO
The Friday market in Puerto de Mogán is one of the largest on Gran Canaria and attracts visitors from all over the island.

🕘 Market hours:
09:00 - 14:00

The market stretches:
• from near Cordial Mogán Valle
• along the avenue
• across the bridge
• towards the pier and lighthouse

💡 My tips:
• Arrive early if possible
• The first hours are much calmer
• Bring some cash as not all stalls accept cards
• Friendly bargaining is completely normal if prices are not marked

Usually around 20-40% depending on the item and always done politely and with a smile 😊

⚠️ Fridays are noticeably busier in the village:
• parking becomes difficult
• restaurants fill quickly around lunchtime
• taxis may take longer
• busses are full

🍴 Many people stay afterwards for lunch by the harbour or beach promenade.

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⛴️ LOCAL TIP

If you want a little trip outside Puerto de Mogán, the ferry is honestly one of the nicest ways to travel along the coast 🌊

Very relaxed and beautiful coastal views.

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🕒 DAYLIGHT

🌅 Sunrise: 07:10
🌇 Sunset: 20:48

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🌡️ WEATHER TODAY

Another very stable weather day across Puerto de Mogán ☀️

Forecasts from several weather models are very similar today, which usually means confidence is high.

🌡️ Temperatures:
• Morning: 20-22°C
• Midday / afternoon: 24-25°C
• Sheltered sunny spots may feel closer to 27-28°C
• Evening: around 20-22°C

Mostly clear skies all day with only a few small clouds possible later this afternoon.

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🌬️ WIND

Light winds this morning becoming slightly breezier later today.

Puerto de Mogán remains much more sheltered than many other parts of Gran Canaria due to the mountains around the valley.

🌴 Conditions today:
• Morning: very calm
• Afternoon: light sea breeze
• Evening: slightly stronger breeze near the harbour and lighthouse

Still very comfortable overall.

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☀️ UV INDEX

⚠️ Very high - UV 10

Strongest:
🕐 13:00 - 15:00

👉 SPF 50 recommended
👉 Sunglasses & hat 😎
👉 Stay hydrated 🚰
👉 Take extra care if you arrived recently

Even when it feels comfortable, the sun is extremely strong now.

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🌊 SEA & SWIMMING

Sea conditions remain calm today 🌊

🌡️ Water temperature:
Around 21-22°C

Small Atlantic swell but generally very pleasant swimming conditions.

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🌬️ AIR QUALITY

Air quality today is moderate to good across the south of Gran Canaria.

No calima currently affecting visibility and skies are looking beautifully clear today 🌴

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✈️ AIRPORT UPDATE - GRAN CANARIA

Airport conditions this morning look stable.

🟢 Good visibility
🟢 No weather disruption expected
🟢 Flights operating normally

👉 UK travellers with children under 12:
Use manual passport control

👉 Departures:
Passport control is after security in Area D

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🧘‍♀️ MORNING YOGA BY THE SEA

Low season is actually a lovely time to join the yoga sessions in Puerto de Mogán 🌊

📍 Behind the colourful Mogán sign at the beach
🕘 Monday-Friday at 09:00

Ask for Lenka 🌺

Very small groups at the moment, so perfect if you are completely new to yoga.

🧘 Mats provided
👜 Just bring a towel

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📰 ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS

Usually available at:

🛒 HiperDino opposite Cordial Mogan Playa

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🌺 REST DAY - THURSDAY

• Rincon del Billy
• The Irish Tavern

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☀️ CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS / TEMPORARY CLOSURES

🌴 Maria’s Pool Bar
Closed during June

🌴 Billy’s Restaurant
Closed last week of May and all July

🌴 Hola Hola Bar
Closed for summer

🌴 Mi Vida
Reopens 2nd July

🌴 La Gondola
Closed 11-31 May

🌴 Yellow Submarine
Closed 9-22 May

🌴 Restaurante Playa Mogán
Closed until 9th July

🌴 Que Tal
Closed until July

🌴 Cafe de Mogán
Closed June-September

🌴 No reopening date announced:
• Restaurante La Pasión
• Captain Hook
• La Bodeguilla

🍦 Martonela Ice Cream
Reopens 4th June

Please let me know if you notice other closures 🌺

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💊 PHARMACY

Supermarkets in Spain do not sell medicines like paracetamol or ibuprofen.

📍 Pharmacy location:
Over the blue bridge at the small square

📞 +34 928 56 55 04

Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday:
09:00 - 21:30

Sunday:
10:00 - 19:00

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🐟 FISH SHOP ON THE PIER

Open today:
🕘 09:00 - 15:00

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🛒 SUPERMARKETS

🛒 SPAR
Near bus station
08:00 - 21:00 daily

🛒 HiperDino
Near Cordial Mogán Playa

Monday-Saturday:
08:30 - 22:00

Sunday:
09:00 - 21:00

💡 Local tip:
The fresh counters for ham, cheese and cold cuts are often both better quality and better value than pre-packed products.

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🚧 TRAFFIC INFORMATION - GC-1

⚠️ Tonight:

📅 Thursday 21st May
🕚 23:00 - 06:00

❌ GC-1 fully closed between Arguineguín and Puerto Rico in both directions

➡️ Use GC-500 instead

Works connected to Endesa electricity infrastructure.

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🏞️ LOCAL NEWS - PUERTO RICO

Puerto Rico has officially opened its newly renovated urban park 🌳

The park has:
🛝 New children’s play areas
♿ Improved accessibility
🌴 Better public spaces
💡 New lighting
🚶 Improved pedestrian access

The renovation was funded partly by Cabildo de Gran Canaria and Mogán municipality.

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🌴 ISLAND NEWS

⚡ Madrid and Endesa have finalised new financial support plans to strengthen the electricity grid in southern Gran Canaria following ongoing infrastructure concerns.

⚓ FIMAR 2026 starts tomorrow in Las Palmas with marine exhibitions, rescue vessels and sea activities.

🍴 GastroCanarias 2026 is also opening this week with strong Gran Canaria participation.

⚽ UD Las Palmas are now one home win away from a historic club record.

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Thank you for reading and for all your support 🌺

Elisabeth 🌻

19/05/2026

08/05/2026

Tauro, 1972

23/04/2026

19/11/2025

🐟 8th Mogán Tuna and Sea Fair, a tribute to the fishing industry and seafood cuisine

➡️ The mayor of Mogán, , and the Gran Canaria Minister of Tourism, Carlos Álamo, presented the event this morning from the Arguineguín Pier.

This year, the fair has a special new feature: Barbate is the guest municipality! 🤝🌊
A region that shares Mogán's seafaring tradition and will bring us the spectacular tuna cutting ceremony and the famous "Jamón del Mar" (ham of the sea).

✨ On Friday the 21st, we will pay tribute to our sailors:

Francisco Ortega Santana, Angel Perdomo Alonso, Jose Macías Hernández, and Estanislao Godoy Déniz.
A recognition of their lives linked to the sea. ⚓💙

✨ On Saturday the 22nd, enjoy:

🔹 Cutting of a 221 kg tuna
🔹 Tastings and show cooking with Sergio Fernández, HECANSA, and chefs from Barbate
🔹 Music: Pedro Afonso, Pepe Benavente, Playa Coco, and Una Más
🔹 Children's area from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🔹 Local cuisine and a unique selection of seafood products 🐟🔥

The Tuna and Sea Fair highlights artisanal fishing, the work of our fishing guilds, and the value of local products as an essential part of Mogán's identity and tourist appeal.

Organized by: Mogán Town Hall
In collaboration with: Gran Canaria Tourism, Canary Islands Government – Volcanic Xperience, and Cajasiete.

14/11/2025

🌟 From November 14 to 21, enjoy the Tapas Route in Arguineguín! 🌟

🍽️ Flavor, tradition, and creativity come together in this gastronomic route featuring the best seafood products from Mogán... and it's the perfect way to whet your appetite for the 8th Tuna and Sea Fair on November 22! 🐟

📅 From November 14 to 21
📍 Arguineguín

➡ 🍽️ TAPAS + DRINK: €5

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🌟 Fra 14. til 21. november kan du nyte Tapasruten i Arguineguín! 🌟

🍽️ Smak, tradisjon og kreativitet møtes i denne gastronomiske ruten med de beste sjøproduktene fra Mogán... og det er den perfekte planen for å åpne appetitten til den 8. tunfisk- og sjømessen 22. november! 🐟

📅 Fra 14. til 21. november
📍 Arguineguín

➡ 🍽️ TAPA + DRIKKE: 5 €

13/11/2025

🎄Christmas lights inGRAN CANARIA 2025 🎄

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🎄Weihnachtsbeleuchtung auf GRAN CANARIA 2025 🎄

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🎄Julebelysning på GRAN CANARIA 2025 🎄