Bijou ground floor apartment with terrace in picturesque Puerto de Mogan.

Puerto de Mogan isn’t afraid of colour, and neither are we – our apartment is fresh and bright with pops of colour throughout. There are two chambres, each with two single beds, and a single sofa-bed in the living room. The kitchen is small but has an electric stove, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee maker, electric kettle and toaster.

The most westerly town on Gran Canaria´s southern coast, Puerto de Mogan is an up-market holiday resort, aiming to offer quality over quantity for discerning holidaymakers who prefer relaxing surroundings to hustle and bustle. Away from the beach is a network of canals and bridges, which is why Puerto de Mogán is often described as ‘Little Venice’. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll through the picture-postcard streets, with their painted window frames and bougainvillea, where they will find a good selection of shops and superb fish restaurants.

The beach is a favourite with families, with its stretch of golden sand and its safe, protected waters. The clear water is calm and the sea around the breakwater is a great place for snorkelling as there is a variety of fish to spot. You will find everything you need for a perfect beach day: sunbeds, sunshades, pedalos and canoes for hire, and of course the ‘chiringuitos’, or beach bars, offering snacks and ice cold beer. Visitors can also explore the fascinating underwater world by taking a trip on a yellow submarine, or they can venture out on a deep-sea fishing boat in search of world-record-sized tuna or marlin.

It is certainly possible to avoid the tourist masses