Puerto de Mogán has been named as the best resort area in the Canary Islands, beating out better-known destinations such as those in Tenerife and Lanzarote.
Results from a Which? survey of over 1,000 travellers carried out in July revealed that this marina on the southwest coast of Gran Canaria has come out on top as the best holiday hotspot out of all other resorts on the islands.
The Canary Islands have long been popular with British holidaymakers, seeking sprawling beaches and warm temperatures even in the winter months.
The consumer group Which? asked people to rate their experience of varying destinations on the Canary Islands against eight criteria, such as quality of the beach, scenery, food and drink, accommodation and value for money.
An overall resort score percentage was then calculated based on their satisfaction and likliehood of recommending.
The survey found that overall, travellers are drifting towards the smaller, and more quieter resorts rather than well-known, crowded package holiday hotspots, some of which have witnessed large-scale protests by locals due to overtourism.
At the top of the table with a resort score of 90 per cent is Puerto de Mogán, which travellers said was a “peaceful, beautiful place” due to its quaintness, charming white-washed buildings and Italian-style footbridges.
The resort scored five stars for its accommodation, four stars for its food and drink offerings and scenery, as well as three stars for peace and quiet.
The small fishing marina resort was the only location on the list to score four stars for value for money.
In second place with a score of 77 per cent was Playa Blanca, a town on the island of Lanzarote and one of the newer resorts on the island.
Respondents said Playa Blanca was “child-friendly” and “easy-going”, scoring highly for its accommodation choices, as well as a “great choice of quality restaurants”.
Third place, with a score of 75 per cent, went to three different resorts across the islands, including Costa Adeje in Tenerife, Costa Teguise in Lanzarote and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria.
Costa Adeje scored an…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at The Independent Travel…