Mojacar Information - Tourist Information on Mojacar

This page is all about the Spanish coastal town of Mojacar on the Costa Almeria coast of Spain. It contains useful Mojacar tourist information for people intending to visit or holiday in Mojacar.

MOJACAR TOURIST INFORMATION

In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of the town of Mojacar on the Costa de Almeria in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as Mojacar car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, map, sightseeing, Mojacar weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Mojacar.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Mojacar. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Mojacar.

Mojacar on the Costa de Almeria is made up of two very different parts; the traditional hilltop village of Mojacar Pueblo and, in complete contrast, the modern coastal strip of Mojacar Playa. The former is a very attractive village, with its steep, narrow streets of cube-shaped, whitewashed houses. A profusion of flowers completes this picture postcard scene. Mojacar Pueblo is best enjoyed in the evening once the many day trippers have departed.

MOJACAR HISTORY

The town has had a long and varied history. There are remnants of Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman occupations, but it wasn't until the Moors arrived that the town began to flourish. After the Christian re-conquest of 1488 Mojacar continued to thrive, although the situation was reversed in the mid-nineteenth century when the area was racked by droughts and the population declined. It wasn't until the 1960's that Mojacar began to recover after it became home to a colony of artists and writers. Tourists soon followed and the resort of Mojacar Playa was developed into the resort that we see today.

In the heart of Mojacar Pueblo is the square of Plaza Nueva, from which there are stunning views of the coast and the mountains of the Sierra Cabrera. La Fuente Mora (Moorish Fountain) has been a source of natural spring water for centuries. It was near here that the Christian Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, met with local Moorish leaders in 1488 to demand their surrender. Evidence of the Moors can be seen throughout Mojacar Pueblo: the city gate (Puerta de la Almedina) has a coat of arms dating from the 15th century, while the 14th century church of Santa Maria was converted from a Moorish fortress.

MOJACAR BEACHES

About a mile from Mojacar Pueblo is the coastal resort of Mojacar Playa which contains all the ingredients needed for an enjoyable beach holiday. There are a variety of restaurants offering a range of cuisine including French, Chinese, Mexican, Indian and Spanish. If you want to dance the night away there is no shortage of discos and music bars open late during the summer months. Mojacar has a large British and Irish expat community and it is no surprise to see many British bars along this 3-mile stretch of coastline. Mojacar Playa also has a commercial centre with shops, restaurants, banks, supermarket and medical centre. The tourist information centre is situated opposite the shops.

Mojacar's busiest beaches are Playa del Cantel and Playa de la Cueva del Lobo. There are plenty of activities available here including scuba diving, windsurfing, fishing and sailing. Only part of Mojacar's coastline is developed, so it's not difficult to find quieter beaches just outside the resort, especially in the direction of the Cabo de Gata national park to the south.

FIESTAS IN MOJACAR

The fall of Moorish Mojacar to the Christians is celebrated every June with the 3-day 'Moors and Christians' festival. This colourful spectacle has fireworks, music, and re-enactments of the battles with the participants dressed in historical costumes.

MOVING TO MOJACAR - LIVING IN MOJACAR

If you have found this guide on Mojacar because you are thinking moving to the Mojacar area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Mojacar Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

We also have a comprehensive guide to employment in Spain here: jobs in Spain for English.

GETTING TO MOJACAR

There are occasional buses from Mojacar to the city of Almeria around 45 miles to the west. There is also an hourly service between Mojacar Playa and Mojacar Pueblo.

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OFFICIAL MOJACAR TOURIST OFFICE (OFICINA DE TURISMO VILLAJOYOSA)

In Mojacar you will find an official tourist office providing tourist information and assistance for visitors to Mojacar. The staff there will be able to help you with your questions about: free maps, local events such as fiestas, places of interest, things to do and see, accommodation, leisure, entertainment and local transport.

MOJACAR TOURIST OFFICE - OFICINA DE TURISMO MOJACAR

Address: Plaza Nueva, 04638 Mojácar Almería
Telephone: +34 950 47 51 62

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