01/11/2026
🌼 BUENOS DÍAS | GOOD MORNING FROM PUERTO DE MOGÁN
📆 Sunday 1 November 2026
📮 ALL SAINTS’ DAY • RAIN PRE-ALERT • THINGS TO DO • LOCAL NEWS • OPENING HOURS
Good Sunday morning, everyone 🌺
First of all, I would like to wish you all a peaceful All Saints’ Day.
Here in Spain and the Canary Islands, 1 November is traditionally a day for remembering family members and loved ones who are no longer with us.
Many families visit cemeteries, clean and decorate graves with flowers and attend Mass. It is a quiet and meaningful day for many people.
Today’s local programme includes:
⛪ 10:30: Mass at Ermita de San Fernando, Playa de Mogán
⛪ 12:00: Mass at Mogán Municipal Cemetery
🕯️ 18:00: Rosary for the deceased at Muelle de la Esperanza, Arguineguín
Mogán Municipal Cemetery is open from 08:00 until 22:00 today and tomorrow.
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🌧️ A RAINY START TO SUNDAY
I woke at around 02:00 or 02:30 to the sound of rain.
It is not something we hear very often in Puerto de Mogán, but I find the sound incredibly peaceful and relaxing. It appears to have rained on and off for around two hours during the night.
Today is expected to remain very cloudy, with showers possible, especially later in the day. However, the different forecasts do not completely agree about the timing or amount of rain.
Gran Canaria is under an official rain pre-alert today. This does not mean that it will rain heavily everywhere or continuously, but showers may be irregular and locally strong.
🌡️ Temperature: approximately 23–26°C, possibly reaching 27°C
🌬️ Light winds at first, potentially becoming stronger later
☀️ UV index: Low to Moderate
🌅 Sunrise: 07:13
🌇 Sunset: 18:18
The good news is that the outlook currently shows much brighter weather and more sunshine from tomorrow.
🌦️ A SMALL LOCAL WEATHER NOTE
Puerto de Mogán is one of the driest and most sheltered parts of Gran Canaria. The mountains often protect the south-west coast from the wetter air arriving elsewhere on the island.
This means it may remain dry here while northern, central or mountainous areas experience much heavier rain. However, local showers are still possible, so please continue checking conditions before travelling.
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☕ WHAT CAN YOU DO ON A RAINY DAY?
If I were on holiday, I might stay in bed a little longer, make a cup of tea and enjoy a good book. You are on holiday, after all, and sometimes slowing down is exactly what we need.
If you would rather go exploring, here are a few ideas:
🐠 POEMA DEL MAR
Take bus 91 to its final stop at Santa Catalina in Las Palmas. From there, it is approximately an eight-minute walk to Poema del Mar aquarium.
Bus 91 follows the Sunday and public-holiday timetable today, normally leaving Puerto de Mogán at 15 minutes past each hour from 07:15 until 22:15.
Poema del Mar is open from 09:30 until 17:30. Buying tickets online before travelling could save time, particularly as it may be popular on a rainy Sunday - sold by Sisko Schoedel / Olli Mar Excursions Gran Canaria
🛍️ MOGAN MALL
Another possibility is shopping at Mogan Mall in Puerto Rico.
Shopping hours: 10:00–22:00
Restaurants: 12:00–00:00
Bus 91 connects Puerto de Mogán and Puerto Rico.
📷 SEE PUERTO DE MOGÁN DIFFERENTLY
Grey skies give the harbour and old village a completely different atmosphere.
You could photograph the flower-filled lanes, harbour and lighthouse today, then return when the blue sky comes back and photograph the same places again. The contrast could be beautiful.
🌄 EL MIRADOR
El Mirador offers one of the best views over Puerto de Mogán.
The route begins near the post office and includes 257 steps through the old village.
However, please only attempt it if the rain has stopped and the steps are not slippery. Do not climb during heavy rain or thunder.
Write MAP in the comments and I will share the route.
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🌊 SEA AND TIDES
🌊 Sea temperature: approximately 23°C
🌊 Sea conditions: Slight to Moderate
• High tide: 05:39
• Low tide: 12:17
• High tide: 18:35
Always check the beach flag and follow the lifeguards’ instructions. Conditions can change quickly during unsettled weather.
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🌬️ AIR QUALITY
The latest nearby reading from Arguineguín showed:
• US AQI: 53
• Classification: Moderate
• PM2.5: approximately 10
• Humidity: approximately 72%
This is considerably better than during the recent calima.
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🚔 MOGAN MALL UPDATE
I have not seen any official report of major disorder, looting or vandalism at Mogan Mall overnight.
There was a significant preventative police presence following the anonymous gathering circulated on social media.
I will share an update if the authorities publish a formal summary, but please be careful about repeating claims that have not been officially confirmed.
MOGAN MALL
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✈️ GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT
Early observations showed:
• Temperature: approximately 23°C
• Visibility: at least 10 kilometres
• Light south-easterly wind
• Low broken cloud
No significant change was reported at the time of the observation, but passengers should continue checking directly with their airline.
💡 UK families with children under 12
Use manual passport control
💡 On departure
Passport control is after security in Area D
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🧘♀️ YOGA RETURNS TOMORROW
Yoga by the sea returns on Monday morning:
🕘 09:00–10:30
📍 Behind the colourful Puerto de Mogán mosaic sign, beside Playa Chica / La Puntilla
💶 €10 per person
✔ Beginners welcome
✔ Mats available
✔ No booking required
Simply turn up with some water and a towel 🌺
YOGA in Puerto Mogan / Gran Canaria
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💜 CLUB LOVE MOGAN
Today is finally launch day!
I will share more separately, and I will continue introducing the participating Official Partners one by one.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Lenka and me during the preparation of this project, and to all the local businesses that believed in our idea.
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🍴 SUNDAY REST DAYS
According to the information shown on Google on 1 November, the following are reported to have Sunday as their rest day:
• Home Bakery
• Billy’s Restaurant
• Maria’s Pool Bar
• Captain Hook
• Qué Tal
• A Casa Mia
• La Gondola
• Bolero
• Los Guayres
• Caravaggio Italian Restaurant
• The Gran Café Coffee & Burger
• The fish shop on the pier
Opening days can change, particularly around public holidays, so please check directly before making a special journey.
La Linterna and Monte y Mar remain closed for refurbishment.
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🛒 SUPERMARKETS
🌼 SPAR, close to the bus station
Open daily: 08:00–21:00
🌼 HiperDino, opposite Cordial Mogán Playa
Sunday: 09:00–21:00
The fresh counters for ham, cheese and cold meats often offer better quality and value than pre-packed products.
📰 English newspapers are normally available at HiperDino.
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💊 PHARMACY
The proper pharmacy is beside the little square after crossing the blue bridge.
Sunday: 10:00–19:00
📞 +34 928 56 55 04
Remember that supermarkets in Spain do not sell medicines such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
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It felt extremely quiet in Puerto de Mogán yesterday. I walked along both sides of the beach promenade, through the harbour and towards the lighthouse between approximately 12:00 and 15:00, and there were surprisingly few people around.
Saturday is a major changeover day, with many visitors leaving and others arriving, so I expect the village will feel busier again soon.
Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello yesterday, and thank you for all the lovely comments about this page. Your support genuinely means so much to me.
Whatever you decide to do today, take your time, stay safe and enjoy a different side of Puerto de Mogán.
What do you normally do here when it rains ?
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