Situated on the south west coast, nine miles (14km) west of
Puerto Rico, Puerto Morgan is one of the more up-market resorts on
Gran Canaria. The town is an old fishing village that has recently
started to be developed into a modern resort town but retains a
Spanish feel to it. Tourism is centred around the marina which
bustles with local boats, yachts and Atlantic cruisers. There are a
selection of bars, shops and restaurants aimed at tourists, but the
shops are less tacky than in neighbouring resorts and the
restaurants serve some of the best seafood on the island. Backed by
the mountains, the old village is a maze of narrow roads and
colonial style houses; the couple of canals running through it has
prompted tour operators to dub it 'Little Venice'. There is one
small beach in the resort and another, Playa Taurito, three miles
(five km) to the east; both have black volcanic sand and boulders.
Although there is a disco in Puerto Morgan, those looking for more
noise should head to Puerto Rico or Playa del Inglés.
