Lomo Quiebre: Holiday Apartments between Archaeology and the Harbour

Lomo Quiebre is home to the archaeological site of Lomo de los Gatos, whose complex was inhabited more than 1,600 years ago by the Indigenous Canarians as a large coastal settlement.

Culture

The archaeological site of Lomo de los Gatos is located at Calle la Puntilla s/n, 35139, in Lomo Quiebre, Puerto de Mogán. It is protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural) in the category of an archaeological zone.

The Cañada de los Gatos contains 19 residential structures from different periods. For visitors, the archaeological complex is accessible via paths and walkways that connect its various areas.

The site includes a viewpoint with a café and panoramic views of the excavation site and Puerto de Mogán.

Coast and Townscape

Puerto de Mogán has colourful houses; the development connected to the harbour is next to a beach with white sand.

This development includes landscaped pedestrian streets, while the promenade of Puerto de Mogán has canals, bougainvillea and passageways.

The marina of Mogán is located in a seafaring district where boats and small fishing boats mix with yachts and luxury boats.

Playa de Mogán has calm water and fine sand. The breakwater around Playa de Mogán limits the swell that reaches the shore.

For planning your own trip, historical structures, coastal features, harbour operations and market offerings can be considered as separate topics alongside one another.

Harbour and Water

The harbour of Mogán is sheltered from the wind and has a 275-metre-long dock and 216 berths for pleasure boats.

Puerto de Mogán is a landing point for boats offering various sea excursions. Sailing takes place in Puerto de Mogán; the harbour of Mogán also offers deep-sea fishing excursions.

The harbour of Mogán is an important starting point for journeys between the islands.

The harbour of Mogán has public transport, parking facilities and tourist information.

You can go kayaking at Playa de Mogán. The yellow submarine Golden Shark travels daily from Puerto de Mogán down to the underwater park “La Antártida”.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Lomo Quiebre, check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the listing pages; these three details provide a clear basis for comparison when planning your stay according to the date, room layout and desired flexibility.

Further destinations to discover: Comarca Oeste, Tarajalillo, Tafira Baja, El Juncal, Firgas, Puerto de las Nieves, Tasartico, Cazadores

Market and Cuisine

The Mogán market offers handicrafts, fresh seasonal produce and locally produced food.

Restaurants around Playa de Mogán serve fresh fish brought in from the harbour.

For the overarching travel overview: Gran Canaria.