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TOURISM AND MARITIME CULTURE: AN ENRICHING COEXISTENCE Fishing has contributed to the economic and social development of Mogán throughout its history, while also defining one of its most deeply rooted characteristics. In recent times, the predominance of the tourism sector has led to a gradual decline in small-scale fishing, but it has also opened up […]
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OUR LADY OF CARMEN, A SEAFARING TRADITION The fishing tradition of Mogán has always been linked to the worship of Our Lady of Carmen. In 1901, Pope Leo XIII recognised Our Lady of Carmen as the patron saint of sailors and, in the same year, the Spanish Navy declared itself under her protection. 16 July, […]
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THE MOST CREATIVE CUISINE Mogán’s seafood products are not only part of the Canarian culinary tradition, but have also served to inspire young chefs to create new and succulent dishes. Numerous chefs are committed to promoting local produce and revamping classic recipes to adapt them to their own style, achieving a perfect fusion between traditional […]
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TWO TRADITIONAL TUNA RECIPES Tuna is prepared in different ways in the Canary Islands, the most traditional being boiled with mojo sauce and marinated. TUNA WITH BOILED MOJO SAUCE. Preparation of the mojo sauce INGREDIENTS: 1-2 hot peppers; 6-8 cloves of garlic; cumin; sweet paprika; thyme; oregano; bay leaf; a few slices of bread; white […]
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THE PROPERTIES OF TUNA Tuna is one of the most widely consumed seafoods in the world and is classified as a blue fish. Its consumption provides various benefits thanks to its many properties, including the following: In the vast majority of restaurants in Mogán, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh tuna from the two […]
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TUNA, THE STAR PRODUCT OF THE MOGAN‘S SEA The Canary Islands are located in the middle of the migratory route taken by tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. They travel long distances in search of food and reproduction. Five species of tuna pass through the waters of the Canary Islands. These species are the yellowfin tuna […]
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THE ORGANISATION OF THE MOGAN FISHING SECTOR Fishing in Mogan is organised around its two harbours, Playa de Mogán and Arguineguín. Each harbour has a fishermen’s association that supports its members in their work at sea. The guilds are public law entities, non-profit organisations chaired by a Chief Captain, who is democratically elected by its […]
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SEABIRDS, DOLPHINS AND WHALES Other animals that accompany sailors and often help them discover schools of fish are birds. Their movements also indicate signs of good or bad weather. Those that can be seen on our coasts are: It is also common to encounter dolphins and whales at sea. The richness of the seabed, the […]
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BOTTOM-LIVING FISH This group consists of fish that live more or less attached to the seabed, among rocks, on or buried in the sand, among seaweed, in seaweed beds, etc. It should be noted that there are two types of bottom-dwelling fish: demersal and benthic. Demersal fish live near the bottom and depend on it. […]
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SURFACE AND MIDDLE ZONE FISH The so-called Canarian artisanal fleet is dedicated to catching around 100 species of fish. These species can be subdivided into different groups, depending on the sea level at which they live. Thus, we find the group known as pelagic fish, which are those that move in surface waters and midwater […]