Playa de Puerto Rico
Sheltered sandy beach in a bay of south-west Gran Canaria, next to two marinas.
Playa de Puerto Rico is a sandy beach set in a sheltered bay in south-west Gran Canaria, in the municipality of Mogán. Its calm waters and southern aspect make it suitable for swimming year-round.
It is flanked by two marinas from which water activities and boat trips depart. It is a family beach with a wide range of services.
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