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NEW MOTORWAY CONNECTION TO PUERTO DE MOGAN
Well here we go progress is progress I suppose.!!!
They have started to drill the tunnels out now for the last leg into Puerto De Mogan. On the Puerto De Mogan side of the mountain.
It has been going on so long now all hidden behind the mountains inland away from the resorts, That not many people know about this last leg of the motorway into Puerto de mogan, from the end of where it ended in Tauro, just after Puerto Rico.
People are wondering if this is the start of the spoiling of this little gem on Gran Canaria.?
Yes it will get busier here there is no doubt about that. But the playa and the valley can only expand so far, it is such a small gem of a Place, surrounded by high mountains it can not expand anyway.
The mountains all around the bay are protected land and as such , no building will be allowed on the top of them anyway. So I really do not see how it can ever be spoilt.
Puerto de Mogan is the dead end of the main road around the island on the coast.The coastal area of land from Puerto de Mogan is protected land all the way to Aldea San Nicolas.
To travel the rest of the coast road around the island from Puerto De Mogan,you have to drive Inland from the playa quite some way, to get to the next coast road from Aldea San Nicolas about one hour in duration.
This is why Puerto De Mogan bay itself can not expand at all.
The end of the Motorway will come out of the mountains just past the petrol station outside of the bay itself at the start of the valley of mogan ,and will not be seen from the bay itself.
And you might think then that the valley itself will be ruined. No not so, no more building is going to be allowed by the regional government of spain in the valley of mogan. Only very few that already have been passed as building land. And they are very few indeed.And only for residential use at that. The valley has a garden centre in it. And El Cercado is a very small hamlet. A one eyed street of residences just past the local garden centre and situated amongst the fruit fincas of the valley, only 3 kilometres from the beach.
If you are lucky enough to settle here, you then have the best of both worlds. Living in the countryside in the peace and quiet , yet only 3 kilometres from where its all at.
El Cercado has distant views of the sea. When the motorway is completed, El Cercado will be one of the most sort after places on the island to live.To truly live a real life in Paradise.
So near the famous resort of (Little Venice) Puerto de Mogan, but far enough away to relax in the peace and quiet of the countryside all round.Truly living the Canarian lifestyle.
The local Co operative with its fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. And The El Tanke Restaurant as well, to relax in Canarian Garden Style Restaurant are only a few minutes walk away, at the end of the street of this Unspoilt Little Hamlet.
It really is a pleasure to walk in the dusk to deposit your daily rubbish into the communal hamlet dustbin that is emptied every night 7 nights per week,Whilst looking at the twinkling lights of the resort of Little Venice in the distance, And serenaded all the way by the sound of the crickets all the way down the country lane. Then to go back and relax on your terrace drinking the Canarian grown, Ansite wine.
Up in the morning to watch the locals living here and working on there fincas, and a walk down to the co operative to buy, free range corn fed, truly golden yoked fresh eggs for breakfast.
And yet not far from the local supermarket that has everything you could ever need,even fresh just baked bread. And down to the port to buy some of the morning catch of fresh fish.
Ah!! Yes Paradise indeed.
New Motorway For Mogan
The tunnels for the new motorway on the Playa Mogan side of the mountain have started to be done this week.
If you come past the petrol station and just before the garden centre in the valley look to the right and, you will see the digging machines digging out
The side of the mountain for the two tunnels, to connect up to the motorway that has been ongoing in construction on the other side of the mountain for about a year and a half now
Construction of the Playa Mogan motorway tunnels has started
It will come out on a viaduct over the top of the sewage works building.(The white building with the blue painted stripe around it and the black ornate lanterns) i know it looks more like a house than a sewage works building but that is what it actualy is.
That will then cut out the hairy scary mountain road journey. This motorway will connect up in Tauro to the main one all the way to Las Palmas. So you could say you will be in Puerto Rico from Playa Mogan in about 5 minutes in the future.
Playa Mogan will then be more popular as a place to settle down and live in. well the valley in particular amongst the fruit fincas and along in all the little hamlets, all the way up to the village of Mogan
WINTER SUNSHINE
LOS NARANJOS HOUSES
(A secret in Playa Mogan)
YOU CAN NOW HAVE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS IN PLAYA MOGAN, relax in peace and quiet nestled amongst the fruit fincas of Mogan Valley.
Only 3 kilometres away from the beach of Playa Mogan where all the action is.
And on the lane where the local garden centre is, browse at the exotic fruit trees and plants, or buy.
There is a local fruit and vegetable co-operative, where you can buy localy grown fruit and veg, and free range from corn fed hens, local eggs.
Or have a meal or drink in the local (400 metres away) Canarian Country Garden El Tanke restaurant.Or just simply sit on the terrace at night in the peace and quiet (except for the crickets chirping) sipping wine and viewing the lights of where its all at, at the Playa mogan
Or visit the Golden beach of the Playa, or (the little venice port) both with lots of lovely shops, bars and restaurants.
Take a romantic boat trip for a meal out to sea, see the ship wrecks from the Yellow submarine under the sea. Go on fishing or dolphin trips, take the ferry to Puerto Rico or Arguiniguin.
Or just sit and people watch, the fishermen coming in or going out to fish and the locals as they go about there daily business.
large Hiperdino supermarket, with FRESH meat and bread daily, smaller spar supermarket with fresh bread and meat daily Both with lots of english products, german and other nationalitys as well.
Separate daily FRESH FISH shop in the port area, (at the back of the Mogan restaurant) down a little side street.
Post office, Tourist booth on the beach for ideas where to go, information and trips over the rest of the island.
And a Bus station with buses going to all the other resorts and las Palmas city.
LOS NARANJOS, is a small development of 8 x 3 bedroomed houses, with distant views to the sea.
A complete HOME from HOME.
WITH NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR ANYTHING.
All towels and bedding provided,
Babys Cots,babys bedding and Babys high chairs (on request) also at no extra charge.
We do not do welcome packs. However do not worry if you are arriving late, after the supermarkets are shut. There will be complimentary, water, coffee, tea, sugar and milk, awaiting your arrival..
TOTALY SEPARATE KITCHEN. Containing, All cooking utensils, pots and pans needed. Full size Oven and Halogen Hob,Full size Dishwasher,Washing machine,Fridge freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, iron/ironing board, Clothes maiden and pegs, Hairdryer, TV, Music Centre and DVD player.
ALL HOUSES. Contain 2 double bedrooms both with double beds, and one single bedroom containing, either one single bed, or Ikea Tromso full size bunk beds,all with quality full depth Ikea mattresses
HOUSE NO1 SLEEPS 5 persons.With an (exceptionaly) very large terrace and barbecue, plus an upstairs terrace and WI FI.
HOUSE NO 2 and NO 3 sleep 6 persons.with a very large terrace, plus an upstairs terrace.and WI FI
All houses have Full size Baths with Shower Fitment over in bathroom upstairs,with toilet and basin.
All houses have a downstairs cloakroom containing toilet and basin.
Playa Mogan Fireworks
Pictures from the Midnight firework display held in Playa Mogan as part of the Fiesta Del Carmen celebrations.
FIESTAS IN MOGAN
Fiestas in Mogan
July is the month of the Fiestas Del Carmen here in Mogan.The first couple of weeks take place in Arguineguin and for the last two weeks of July here in Playa Mogan.People here on holiday during July will enjoy all the free entertainment,the BBQs and the nightly music.On the final day of the fiesta in both Arguineguin and Playa Mogan there is a wonderful firework display at midnight,Not to be missed!
Las Palmas
Posted by paul in Gran Canaria on June 30, 2009
- Las Palmas
- Las Palmas
Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria and is a wonderful old city well worth a visit.
MOGAN PAST
Posted by paul in Gran Canaria on June 26, 2009
Mogan years ago
Some pictures of Mogan,Gran Canaria taken about 50 years ago.Playa Mogan has since been transformed to an up-market resort attracting tourists from all around the world.The area is still improving and is a popular place for people to live and work.Much building has been carried out since the days of the photographs and this continues today.
FIRST CONSTRUCTION IN MASPALOMAS
Posted by paul in Gran Canaria on June 26, 2009
Maspalomas 1965
The first construction project in Maspalomas in 1965.The lighthouse is still the same today but not much else.Maspalomas is now a very busy holiday resort.
VILLA PALMITO
Posted by paul in Gran Canaria, Mogan on June 22, 2009
Villa Palmito
A new development of 4 apartments and 1 house is nearing completion in El Palmito,Mogan.Aimed mainly at the local market these represent good value for money at prices from €130.000.At these prices and with affordable mortgages arranged they are sure to go quickly.
PLAYA MOGAN.THE LOWEST !!! BARGAIN PRICES IN PLAYA MOGAN.
Posted by paul in Gran Canaria on June 21, 2009
LOS NARANJOS HOUSES PLAYA MOGAN VALLEY
What trying times these are right now with the recesion!!
I am just so glad i live where i do today, In the valley of Mogan, just 3 kilometres up from the beach of Playa Mogan,
in the valley of mogan in the countryside, so quiet amongst the fruit fincas.
Really is what i call a chilling out place in the sun.
Lovely in the mornings listening to the birds twittering, and getting about doing the gardening seeing to the fruit and veg that i grow here.
Visiting the garden centre to see what they have new come in, all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants.
Still it is still affordable for people to have a holiday where i am.
There are 8 x3 bedroom brand new houses LOS NARANJOS HOUSES , just up from the garden centre in El Cercado 3 kilometers from Playa Mogan beach.
That are up for holiday lets at only 42 euros per night for 6 persons, thats only 7 euros per night per person. (300 euros per week per house ) no matter how many are staying in it( up to six and baby on top).( That price is until the end of september this yea 2009 ). Totaly equipped with everything dishwasher, washing machine, full size ovens and 4 ring halogen hob. All cooking utensils pots and pans, fridge freezer, even a hairdryer, washing line pegs, iron ironing board. Just like a home from home. Tv, music centre , dvd even. Babys cot, and all babys bedding including baby highchair provided as well if needed. All bedding and towels also included.
All for anyone who would like to live amongst the local folkes and try THE REAL LIFE here in the countryside yet within walking distance of the beach, at Playa Mogan.There is localy an Authentic canarian garden restuarant, and also a local fruit and veg warehouse where you can purchase the LOCALY GROWN FRUIT AND VEG AND LOCAL FREE RANGE EGGS. Until you have tasted one of these eggs believe me you have never lived.
Anyone else who wants to holiday right near to the Beach. PLAYA MOGAN (LITTLE VENICE)
There is a little complex of only 5 units complete with swimming pool, 100 yards from Playa Mogan Beach Also totaly fully equipped the same as the los Naranjos houses in the valley above.
OASIS APARTMENTS, on Calle La Puntilla ,Consists of 1x 3 bed house sleeping 6, baby on top in cot. 1x 1 bed apartment and 2 x2 bed apartments. In the 2 bed apartments one of the bedrooms has its own en suite bathroom, separately from the main bathroom. All have two terraces to each of them.
The one bed is only 39 euros per night for two people. 275 euros per week for the apartment.
OASIS APARTMENTS PLAYA MOGAN
The two bed is only 48 euros per night for 4 people 340 euros per week for the apartment
The 3 bed house only 57 euros per night for 6 people. 405 euros per week for the house.
Babys cot and baby bedding and high chair provided Free.
Babies using a cot provided can be in addition to the total persons for each apartment above at no extra charge.
Above prices are until 30th September 2009.
There is only one airport in Gran canaria so sometimes it is difficult getting flights to suit the apartment booking dates you have chosen..
Some people take flights to Madrid and then a flight from there to Gran canaria.
THERE IS ANOTHER FAR CHEAPER WAY of coming here if you have problems getting your exact dates for flying here.
Tenerife has two airports and there are very many more available flights from everywhere to Tenerife than there is to Gran Canaria, and many flights are cheaper to Tenerife as well, you can island hop like that quite easily, taking the local airline flight from Tenerife to Gran Canaria.
If you live here in Gran canaria and travel home to your roots you soon learn the easiest cheapest ways of getting to and from Gran Canaria,
Most ex pats here fly first to Tenerife and then get there flights from there to wherever they are going, and back the same way. Island hopping like that.
Most times YOU CAN fly to here a lot cheaper and get the exact dates you want coming VIA TENERIFE, then taking the local island flights that leave every hour from Tenerife to Gran Canaria. Or alternatively taking the ferry from Tenerife to Gran Canaria. Makes for a more interesting part of your holiday.
DO NOT WORRY, about the time of night that you will be arriving. For out of hours arrivals there will be complimentary. free.Water, tea,coffee,milk,sugar and fruit juice waiting for you.
What more can i say? Have to get on now picking my tomatoes before they get too ripe.
Speak to you later.
Paul.