The Canary Islands have reported 434 migrants following four rescue operations. Some had been travelling for seven days. One person was taken to hospital.
Mogán
Mogán is a municipality in the south-west of Gran Canaria. It comprises Puerto de Mogán, Puerto Rico, Arguineguín and the beaches of Amadores and Taurito; a total of around 20,000 people live here. Below you will find news from the municipality: local politics, tourism, beaches, emergency services and boat arrivals at the port of Arguineguín:
Gran Canaria honours Juan Carlos Valerón as an honorary citizen of Mogán. The 'Wizard of Arguineguín' now coaches CD Arguineguín.
The maritime rescue service has brought 31 people to Gran Canaria. A helicopter spotted their boat 163 kilometres south of the island.
The Canary Islands have reported two boat rescues involving more than 300 migrants. Three were taken to hospital. More than 200 reached Mogán.
Gran Canaria reports a second invasive Aedes mosquito species. Extra checks and searches for breeding sites are under way in Mogán.
Mogán: useful links
He is well known for his fast-paced action films. He finds peace and quiet every now and then in Gran Canaria. His connection to the Canary Islands is down to family ties.
Mogán on Gran Canaria
The town hall is up in the old village of Mogán, while the money is made down on the coast. The hotels are in Puerto Rico, Amadores and Taurito; Arguineguín is home to many families and the fishermen. And for years the sea rescue service has been bringing people ashore at the harbour in Arguineguín after picking them up from boats off Gran Canaria. We report on this and everything else from Mogán here.