Towns, Villages & Places of Interest - Mojacar

The old whitewashed village of Mojacar Pueblo is about 10 minutes drive south from Garrucha and lies nestled in the mountain just a couple of kilometres from the beautiful beaches and Mediterranean Sea. With, on average, 3000 hours of sunshine per year, hot summers and warm winters, the climate here is most agreeable.

Fortunately, the village has retained much of its original character, with its Moorish fortress called El Torreón and the Arch of Luciana. Another of the village features is a working fountain from which to sample fresh, mountain spring water.

Wander at leisure through the honeycomb of whitewashed, winding streets taking in the sights, sounds and smell of this charming village. Around every corner a new surprise awaits as you suddenly find the narrow street opens up into a square with shops, bars and restaurants. Around another corner and you find yourself looking out on magnificent views toward the mountains or Mediterranean Sea.

The medium sized market is held on a Wednesday. Here you will find buses full of residents from surrounding areas arriving to purchase a wide variety of items from leather goods to locally grown food.

When it comes to gastronomy, Mojacar offers a wide selection of restaurants catering for all manner of cuisine from traditional Spanish through to English, Italian and Chinese. Locally caught fish is a speciality of the area and comes highly recommended.

Mojacar Playa beaches are one of the major attractions of the area and there are almost 17km of them to explore. Long, clean, sandy beaches combine with tiny coves making exploring this area a pleasure.

The new Paseo Maritimo is a tribute to the quality of the main beach and new promenades are being constructed that will further enhance the area.

There are lots of outdoor activities available to enjoy including windsurfing, sailing, surf boarding, diving, snorkelling, horse riding, quad biking, tennis, bowls, and the recently completed 18 hole golf course. Also from mid-June to September the local Aqua park is a top attraction for families.

There are also many tranquil Spanish villages, National Parks and mountains close by to entice the visitor who wishes to explore unspoilt Spain in more depth.