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History:

Unlike in any other place of Andalusia, Mojácar maintains an admirable faithfulness towards its Arabic past. Its exceptional mountain top position, which dominates across the Mediterranean's coastline, was sought by many ancient civilisations.

Tourism, far from destroying the authentic physiognomy of the town and its people, has ensured that visitors continue to admire the village's history, architecture, white coloured houses and welcoming people that inherited tolerance and coexistence with other cultures and religions from their ancestor's.

The village of Mojácar rests on a mountain at a 175 m. of altitude over sea level, in a small valley of the Cabrera mountain range. Its white houses and narrow and steep streets are a result of the influence that the Arabic World once had over this village.

The beaches of this municipality are situated by the foothills of these mountains and occupy a total of 17km of the Mediterranean coast, where you can find from secluded bays to vibrant beaches. The urbanised beach areas offer a wide variety of restaurants, accommodation, shops and leisure areas. at all times respecting the village's architecture such as the height, shape and colour of its constructions. Additionally, 12 Km of these beaches have been preserved of constructions and services and therefore are protected natural treasures, ideal for hiking all year round.

Beaches

The 17 km. of Mojácar´s coast rest by the Mediterranean Sea. The water's temperature is warm and allows swimming to be enjoyed from March and until even the sunny days of the month of December.

- "Marina de la Torre" Beach

is the first beach that you will find in the municipality of Mojácar and is accessed from the East entrance of the village of Garrucha. This large and sandy beach is situated opposite a golf course, named after this beach, and residential area that embraces a modern hotel complex and where Hotel Servigroup Marina Playa and Marina Mar are situated.

"Río Aguas" Lagoons (River Aguas´ Lagoons)

is a protected area of great ecological value. These lagoons are formed by the river mouth of the River Aguas.

"La Rumina" and "El Palmeral" Beaches

are near to the most quiet residential area of the village and are situated by the river mouth of the Aguas River. These large and sandy beaches are very well connected and easy to access.

"Descargador" Beach ("The Carrier´s" Beach)

named after an ancient mineral carrier that no longer exists.

"La piedra Villazar" Beach (The Villazar Stone´s Beach)

named after the precious Villazar rock that rests on this beach. Situated near to where the municipality's coastline ends and opposite the village's shopping centre.

"Vista de los Ángeles" Beach (Angel View Beach)

situated in a well connected and easy to access area and surrounded by a wide variety of services and leisure alternatives.

"El Cantal" Beach

is very popular and offers a great variety of services. On this beach lies the grand and carismatic "El Cantal" rock.

"Cueva del lobo" Beach (The Wolf´s Cave Beach)

named after the first construction built in this place during the 60´s. which was owned by a famous pianist that named his house with this curious name. This beach is suitable for relaxing and offers a variety of leisure alternatives.

"Las Ventanitas" Beach (The Little Windows Beach)

large and sandy beach, situated by a coastal front. Also offers a variety of leisure and relaxation alternatives.

"La Venta del Bancal" Beach ("El Bancal" Lodge Beach)

from the west, this is the first urbanised beach that can be found on the 17 km. of Mojácar´s coast. It initiates the village's promenade and is protected by an artificial splinter. This beach is named after an old lodge that was once situated in this place.

"Macenas" Beach

named after a tower built 1765 during Carlos III reign. This beautiful tower built for defence purposes, starts the gravel path that guides us towards the "Protected Beaches" situated on the East side of Mojácar.

"Protegidas" Beaches (The Protected Beaches)

beautiful area composed of volcanic rock and sand. These beaches are protected and are suitable for the practice of naturism.
("El Peñón" Bay, "Bordenares" Bay, "El Sombrerito" Bay and "Gratadilla" Bay).

"Lance Nuevo" Beach

sandy beach named after a specific type of fishing practiced in this location that is no longer used.

Gastronomy

Mediterranean cuisine gives great importance to the produce obtained from its sea, but it is also partial with the crop nurtured on its grounds. From the sea are obtained well known species such as crayfish, red prawns, large prawns, swordfish, mullets. with which an unsophisticated cuisine is made that, in spite of this, allows flavours to be enhanced. The use of grills, which the people of Almeria master, allows a greater appreciation of the quality and the flavour of the sea food prepared. For instance, a typical dish is grilled prawns only seasoned with salt, which does not include any type of fat or oil that may spoil its taste.

Even though sea food is an important element of the cuisine of this area, the crops from its orchards and their home-made elaborations, give entity and firmness to the cuisine of this population. Intense and exquisite dishes are elaborated that provide unique aromas. Dishes like wheat, garlic, dumplings, "Gurullos" with partridge or rabbit (stew with pasta), "Migas" (bread crumbs fried in olive oil and garlic mixed with peppers and ham or other ingredients) are typical in Mojácar and it surrounding areas.

On the other hand, conforming with is cosmopolitan dimension, Mojácar also offers an international cuisine: French, Chinese, Indian, Italian restaurants. and of course Spain's most famous dish: Paella.

Fiestas

• February: Carnival.
• 28th February: Andalusia's Day.
• 27th March: "La Vieja´s" Day ("Old Lady´s Day").
• April: Easter.
• 25th May: Saint Isidro´s Pilgrimage.
• In June the most important celebration of this town takes place: Moores and Christians.
• 23rd June: San Juan's firebomb night is celebrated on the beach.
• 28th August: Saint Agustin, Patron Saint of Mojácar, festivity is celebrated.
• 7th October: The "Rosario" Virgin festivity, patron virgin of Mojácar.
• December: Christmas that is celebrated with various artistic and cultural activities.

Places of interest and excursions

• "Plaza Nueva" (New Square) View Point, with incredible views of the "Pirámides" (Pyramids) Valley and the vast valley surrounded by the "Cabrera", "Bédar" and "Almegra" mountain ranges that opens into the Mediterranean Sea. From right to left Turre, Bédar, los Gallardos, Vera, Garrucha, Cueva de Almanzora, Villaricos, the River Aguas, the orchards, etc. can also be overlooked.
  In the square we can find "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores" Hermitage, reconstructed in the XVIII Century and built in the XVI Century on top of an ancient Moorish mosque.
• "Castillo" (Castle) View Point.
• Saint Mary's Church.
• "The village's Door".
• Arrabal.
• "Torreón" (Tower) House.
• Moorish Fountain.
• "Espíritu Santo" Hermitage.
• Saint Sebastian's Hermitage.
• Saint Pascual´s Hermitage.

 
Mojácar´s outskirts

• El Sopalmo.
• La Comarca.
• Enlaces.
• Cabrera Mountain Range.

 
Nearby routes

• The Desert and "Sorbas´s" Caves.
• "Cabo de Gata´s" (Gata´s Cape) Natural Park - Najar.
• Garrucha - Vera - Cuevas de Almanzora.
• Turre - Cabrera - Los Gallardos - Bédar.
• Los Molinos.
• Carboneras, Playa de los Muertos, Agua Marga.

Theme Parks and Leisure

Mini Hollywood,
In Taberna´s Desert, Almería, visit the old cinematographic stages of the historic American Western films to relive this period. It also possesses a Zoo with more than 150 animal species.

Vera´s Aquatic Park,
Crta. de Vera a Garrucha-Villaricos, s/n.
04620 Vera Costa.
www.aquavera.com

Mario´s Aquatic Park,
Crta. de Alicún, dirección Roquetas de Mar.
www.mariopark.com

Sports and activities

Various nautical sports can be practised:

• Sailing
• Water skiing
• Jet skiing.
• Fishing
• Underwater exploration
• Tabla
• Diving

 
Other sports:

• Football
• Volleyball
• Table Tennis
• Petanque
• Trail Hiking
• Mountain Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Tennis
• Squash
• Paddle
• Mini-golf
• Bowling
• Golf

Transports

Tourist Information

Municipal Tourism Office

Tel: 950.61.50.25
www.mojacarviva.com