Mogan is loved by tourists (Image: Getty)
The Spanish island of is a popular tourist destination for many reasons including the warm climate, stunning beaches and incredible culture it boasts.
The island is one of the largest of the Canary Islands, welcoming 20 million tourists last year – a record high for the islands.
However, for this particular town in the southwestern part of the island, is particularly important as tourists make up an estimated 44% of the town’s population.
According to data provided by Spain’s National Statistics Institute, in 2023 registered 4.55 million hotel overnight stays, with foreign tourists making up 4.19 million.
It doesn’t come as a surprise as within the town and the surrounding area, travellers can find a variety of tourists resorts dotted along the coastline.
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The municipality it is located in and shares a name with is one of the ones which recieves the most visitors on the island. The Mogan Harbour described as one of the most beautiful towns on the island.
The town is recommended for those who would like to experience Gran Canaria’s culture. The old quarter of the town is home to the Church of San Antonio de Padua – a beautiful church built in 1814.
Or why not visit the five murals near Nicolas Quesada Park, that shows traditional canarian costumes and then travel on the road leading towards Puerto de Mogan where you’ll find the Molino Quemado (the Burnt Mill) – the island’s oldest and highest windmill.
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The tourist tax is set to be implemented this month (Image: Getty)
While Mogan is a gorgeous town worth visiting, reported that authorities in the town have planned to approve a tourist tax in a plenary session that was held last month.
It will be set at €0.15 per person per day for visitors staying at a tourist establishment.
However, it will be the owners of hotels and holiday homes that will pay the tax to the Mogan Town Hall as local councils cannot impose taxes on overnight stays.
The rate could change annually depending on tourism activity predicted in the council’s budget and is expected to come into force this month. The profits generated will be used to improve the local tourism industry and infrastructure.