mojacar

The ancient whitewashed Moorish village of Mojácar spills down the side of a hill in the foothills of the Sierra Cabrera Mountains, overlooking the Mediterranean coastline. The village of Mojácar preserves its spectacular structure of stepped terraces and charming narrow streets. Mojacar is undoubtedly the most cosmopolitan place in the whole region.

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On the coast, just minutes from the old town, Mojácar Playa, is a 9 km stretch of wide, sandy and rocky beaches, many having been awarded the EEC blue flag for cleanliness. Tthere has been considerable urban development but there are also 12km of virgin beaches and coves which reach to the borders of the cabo de gata natural park.

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For those looking to take a relaxing holiday in the sun Mojácar, just 40 minutes from Almeria, is the place to be. The tourist trade has recently discovered Mojácar and its fame is spreading, both in Spain and abroad. Mojacar offers many of the features of a holiday resort, including many fine restaurants, bars, hotels and shops catering for all tastes.

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excellent variety of activities

There is a excellent variety of activities available in the area. The beaches offer all kinds of aquatic sports such as water-skiing, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, diving, boating and yachting. For those who want to stay on dry land there are 4 golf courses nearby, also horse-riding, go-karts and quad bikes for the more adventurous.