Mojácar Playa
Mojacar is a coastal town which is one of the most popular places in the Almeria region. Divided into 2 areas; Mojacar Pueblo (old town) & Mojacar Playa.
The “Playa” is the coastal section of Mojácar which boasts a stunning 14km coastline stretching from the boundaries of Garrucha all the way south to Sopalmo.
Where is mojacar?
Mojácar is a municipality in the province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain.
The village of Mojácar sits at an elevated position on the Sierra Cabrera mountain range with views over the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean Sea. Found on the eastern coastline of Almeria the area sits in between the cities of Almeria and Murcia. Many other towns and villages are found within striking distance of Mojacar and local bus routes make getting around that much easier.
The easiest way to get to Mojacar from either Almería or Murcia is via the A7/E-15. From Almeria take the exit 709 and from Murcia you’ll want the exit 704. Both of these exits connect to the N-340a which heads towards Los Gallardos where you’ll then find the slip road onto the A-370. Stick to this road for about 7km and you’ll come to the Mojácar exit. This road then brings you to the bottom of the old town. Heading right on the roundabout with take you to the village while left will take you down to the beach.
Airport Travel Times:
Almeria Airport – 50 minutes
Murcia Airport – 1 hour and 30 minutes
Alicante Airport – 2 hours and 10 minutes.
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Areas of mojacar
There are several areas to Mojácar which are worth mentioning:-.
– Mojacar Pueblo: This is the old town and is commonly known simpy as “The Pueblo”.
– Mojacar Playa: This is the beach section of Mojácar and is also simply known as “The Playa”.
– La Parata: An area located about 1.5km from the beach where we’ll find a selection of beautiful villas. The elevated position gives you some absolutely stunning views of the surrounding area.
– Macenas: Macenas is a luxury resort recently purchased by the Consentino Group. Luxury villas and apartments are found in this development with plans in place for a brand new golf course and luxury hotel.
– Micar Valley: This valley area is found at the base of Mojacar Pueblo between Mojacar and Turre. Properties here are generally detached villas and cortijos with land and pools.
What amenities can i find in mojacar?
In Mojácar you’ll find an array of amenities both in the old town and on the Playa. In the old town there is a wide selection of bars and restaurants with other shops spread across the village. Moving down to the playa we have the commerical center with a huge selection of shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
There are 3 national branded supermarkets on the playa including Mercadona, Consum and Dia.
We’ll also find a medical center, pharmacies, other general stores, a bowling alley, horse riding stables, a 2.5km promenade which is due to be extended, a golf course with another also due to open and many 3-4 star hotels.
To get around you have the option to use the public transport which links up the coastline of Mojacar Playa to the old town of Mojacar Pueblo. The bus routes also take you to the neighbouring towns of Garrucha, Vera Playa and Vera.
what schools are available in mojacar?
In Mojácar you’ll find all levels of education including nursery, infant, primary and secondary schools.
what day is the market held in mojacar?
Mojácar holds a market every Wednesday morning situated on the large outdoor parking area of the indoor swimming pool of Mojácar Pueblo. The easiest way to get from the Playa is taking the only road up to the old town, head to the Cepsa petrol station roundabout and continue towards the old town. At the next roundabout you’ll be at the base of the old town, take the first exit and you’ll find yourself navigating the base of the entire town. Follow this road until you reach the next roundabout where you’ll take the 2nd exit (right) which will then lead you back up to town and to the doorstep of the market. From Turre you’ll want to take the AL-6111 towards Mojácar. The very first roundabout you come to you’ll take a right and this will again bring you straight to the market square.
when do the local "fiestas" take place in mojacar?
Mojácar holds several festivals or “fiestas” over the course of the year. These are considered the most popular.
CARNAVAL
February. Preceding Lent, the celebration of this pagan festival is used by the comparsas to motivate themselves to make the most ingenious costumes; and to go out into the street to sing in the form of a chirigota the most relevant things that happened in the town that year. The parade is overflowing with frenzy and culminates, full of color, along the main road of the beach.
ENTIERRO DE LA SARDINA
Ash Wednesday. Once the carnival is over and as a prelude to Holy Week, this festival is celebrated, which symbolizes the passage from the carnal to the spiritual. Once the mass is officiated by a fictitious priest, the sardine (made of papier-mâché) is burned. Giving light and heat to the dark winter nights.
DIA DE ANDALUCIA
February 28. Mojácar celebrates the day of the Andalusian community with musical performances from the various municipal schools and official events.
La Vieja
Thursday in the middle of Lent. A day of eating in the countryside, according to an ancient custom, formed by groups of friends and family. The joy of the children comes when their “vieja” (a small doll with the appearance of an old woman, made on a wooden cross, with a cloth head filled with sweets, and decorated with tissue paper) is stuck on the ground and broken with stones, to then eat the banquet of sweets.
Holy Week
Holy Week in Mojácar contains a mystery created by the mixture of the divine and the pagan. Divinity through the floats, whose images are carried by the costaleros through the streets of the town, and paganism through the holiday atmosphere that, due to the good weather, people use to enjoy the town.
Saint Isidro
May. In honour of San Isidro Labrador. On Sunday around the 15th of May. Taking advantage of the arrival of good weather, the people of Mojácar celebrate the festival in honour of the Patron Saint, with music in the Barriada de la Fuente.
Moors & Christians
The weekend closest to June 10th. Commemorating the heroic epics that led to the cultural and religious exchange between Arabs and Christians, Mojácar celebrates its main festival. All the locals get involved in its organisation. The town squares are dressed up as Moorish Kabyles and Christian barracks. They begin on a Friday with the opening of the medieval market. The disembarkation, the trabucada, the medieval tournament on horseback, are some of the most notable activities. As a grand finale, on Sunday afternoon there is the grand parade that starts in the highest streets and ends at the foot of the town.
Night of San Juan
June 23 on the beaches of Mojácar. Bonfires, sardine feasts, music and fireworks until dawn are some of the activities that can be enjoyed on the most magical night of the year. The little ones enjoy a children’s bonfire, a gymkhana and gifts on the seashore, where tradition dictates that at midnight you have to bathe and make a wish to the fire that purifies everything.
PATRONAL FESTIVITIES OF SAN AGUSTÍN
28th August. These traditional festivities in honour of the patron saint are held for several days, always coinciding with a weekend. There are also sporting activities, fun street parties and “ribbon races”, on bikes for children and on horseback for single girls. The Floral Offering deserves special mention: women dressed in Mojaquero costume carry water and flowers from the fountain in a procession to the church.
DAY OF THE PATRON SAINT VIRGIN OF THE ROSARY
October 7th. Among the different activities, the most notable would be the traditional horse race of ribbons. The music band collects the ribbons at the Public Fountain and accompanies them to the place where the event takes place.
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