Puerto de Mogán Jazz Festival
 4th - 17th October 2010

Two weeks of jazz in the idyllic setting of Puerto de Mogán on the island’s sunny South West coast. Puerto de Mogán is the most picturesque resort on the island and according to some, has the best climate in the world!

The old fishing village of Mogán with its narrow passageways and steps is a jumble of houses and apartments clinging to the cliff. The harbour marina area, known as the "Venice of the Canaries", is a pedestrianised development of two-storey apartment blocks with roof terraces bursting with bougainvillea and other gloriously colourful plants and is dotted with gardens of tropical trees and plants.

Puerto de Mogán is packed with excellent restaurants serving local fish landed at the fishing harbour and other Canarian and international specialities. It has two banks, several supermarkets and shops selling clothes, souvenirs, jewellery and much more. There is a huge market every Friday.

The Marina has excellent facilities for yachtsmen whether they need just temporary moorings in the marina, en route to the Caribbean, repairs and servicing or wish to stay for longer periods. Some who arrive like it so much that they never leave!
The sandy beach is protected by a rocky reef, which makes it ideal for safe and easy swimming, while outside the enclosed area is good for those who are more adventurous and like to snorkel.

Each evening except Sundays, the band can be found jazzing it up in the resort’s fabulous marina, in front of the Bar Marina Restaurant, where you can sit and listen to the music, and enjoy a drink or two or a meal from its extensive menu of international cuisine. There is no charge for the jazz. Should you wish to join us, your stay will be in a well-appointed self-catering apartment within the marina complex. During the day, you can laze on the beach, explore the island or take a short ferry trip to the nearby resorts and markets of Puerto Rico and Arguineguin.

BOOKING APARTMENTS
The apartments are in or near to the Marina complex, and consist of one or two bedrooms, lounge with fully appointed kitchenette and bathroom. You can book a one or two bedroomed apartment for one or two weeks. A one-bedroomed apartment costs 60 euros per apartment per night, and a two-bedroomed apartment 100 euros per night. Bookings are to be made directly to the Bar Marina, Puerto de Mogan by telephoning Billy Dennehy on 0034 928 565095 or faxing on 0034 928 565506. Billy is in the bar Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and Monday and Saturday evenings. Alternatively, you can email him on info@barmarina-mogan.com 

Do not book your flights until you have reserved your apartment. 
After booking your flights, contact Billy again to confirm your apartment reservation. If you are travelling on the same flight as the band and wish to transfer from Las Palmas airport to Mogan on the band coach, please ask Billy about this. No deposit is required for apartments, and payment is made during your stay, either by credit card, Euros, Sterling or travellers' cheques.

FLIGHTS
We leave it to you to book your own flights, the airport on Gran Canaria is Las Palmas. The cost of flights vary according to season and the airport you travel from. Flights can be booked by telephone, on line on the internet, or at your local travel agent. You can fly from any major UK airport, but if you fly from Birmingham on the same flight as the band, you will be able to transfer from Las Palmas airport to the resort with them at a nominal cost. Contact Roger for more details on flight. We recommend Airflights for telephone or online booking. Their telephone number is 0800 083 7007 and the internet address is www.airflights.co.uk, but you may, of course, use any booking agent of your choice.