🏖️ PLAYA DE MOGÁN - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Elisabeth

- Jul 23
- 2 min read
One of the questions I receive most often is:
“What facilities are available on the beach?”
So here is a practical guide to Playa de Mogán 🌺
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🛟 LIFEGUARD SERVICE
A lifeguard service is present on the beach every day.
If you need assistance, information or help accessing the beach, don’t hesitate to speak to the lifeguards.
They can also assist visitors with reduced mobility.
🚑 Emergency number: 112
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🚩 BEACH FLAGS - KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN
🟢 Green Flag
Swimming permitted.
Normal conditions.
🟡 Yellow Flag
Swim with caution.
Conditions may be more challenging.
🔴 Red Flag
Swimming prohibited.
⚫ Black Flag
Beach closed.
Do not enter the water.
🟣 Purple Flag
Potentially dangerous marine life present, such as jellyfish.
Always check the flag before entering the water.
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☀️ SUNBEDS & UMBRELLAS
Available daily from:
🕘 09:00 - 16:00
Prices:
🪑 Sunbed €3.50
☂️ Umbrella €3.50
🛏️ Balinese Bed €20.00
The Balinese beds are located at the front of the beach and are a lovely option if you want a little extra comfort.
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💳 PAYMENT FOR SUNBEDS & UMBRELLAS
There are two ways to pay:
✔ Use the blue payment machine on the promenade (cash payment only)
✔ Or pay directly to the beach attendant who regularly walks around the beach checking tickets and collecting payments with card only
✔ Card payment only when the personnel goes around collecting the fees
Please keep your receipt or ticket available, as beach staff may ask to see it.
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🚻 FACILITIES
✔ Public toilets
✔ Lifeguard station
✔ First aid assistance
✔ Accessibility facilities
✔ Walkways across the sand
✔ Charging point for mobile phones
✔ Smoke-free beach
✔ Foot rinse stations located at the beach exits
🚭 Playa de Mogán is officially a smoke-free beach.
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🚤 WATER SPORTS
Available from the beach:
🚤 Jet Skis
🍌 Banana Boat
🚲 Pedal Boats
🛶 Canoes
🌊 Various water activities depending on weather conditions
Availability may vary throughout the year.
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🌊 THE BEACH
✔ Sheltered bay
✔ Generally calm water
✔ Fine golden sand
✔ Family friendly
✔ Easy access
✔ Lifeguard supervised
One of the safest and most popular beaches on Gran Canaria.
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💡 My tip:
If you’re planning a beach day, arrive before 11:00 during the summer months if you want the best choice of sunbeds and umbrellas.







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