Written on Tuesday 13th of July, 2010
A brief History:
Mojácar has been settled by many and varied people since antiquity. Populated since the bronze age around 2000 BC, and subsequently with traders such as Phoenicians and Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans etc. The north African Moors established themselves in Spain in the early VII century and Mojácar become part of their heritage. On June 10th, 1488, the leaders of the region drew a pact of free association between the Local Moors, Jews and Christians. Mojácar once again began to expand until the early XVII century, after which began another period of decline. The tourist industry began to reverse the trend.
Places to visit:
- Mirandor de la Plaza Nueva – Viewing Piont.
- Mirandor del Castillo – Highest point of the village
- Iglesia de Santa Maria – Church 1560
- Estatua de la Mojaquera – Marble statue
- Calle de Enmedio – Main Street
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento – Town Hall Square
- Puerta de la Ciudad o de la Almedina – City Door
- Fachada de Casa del Torreon – Old Façade
- Fuente Mora – Moorish Fountain
- Arrabal – Jewish quarter
The Indalo:
The town’s women when finishing their houses white wall washing, would draw this symbol over the doors to keep their homes safe from bad spells or storms. As a present, this magic symbol, gives luck and protection.Fiestas:
- Moors & Christians. The weekend nearest to June 10th. Colourful Historic Fiesta & Entertainment.
- Saint Augustin’s Day. The 28th of August.
- Saint Isidro’s Day. Parade (Procession)
- The Virgin of the Rosary Festivity. October the 7th.
Beaches:
From Marina de la Torre (in front of the Golf Course), near to the neighbouring Village of Garrucha, until Rambla de la Granatilla, at
the enchanting hamlet of Sopalmo, only a few miles from the edge of the Cabo de Cata’s Natural Park near to Carboneras, Mojácar offers its 17 km of varied shore line. From the unspoiled beaches of Bordenares or Sombrerico, up to the more commercial ones (Ventanicas, El Cantal, etc). Surely you will find one to suit you, all year around.
the enchanting hamlet of Sopalmo, only a few miles from the edge of the Cabo de Cata’s Natural Park near to Carboneras, Mojácar offers its 17 km of varied shore line. From the unspoiled beaches of Bordenares or Sombrerico, up to the more commercial ones (Ventanicas, El Cantal, etc). Surely you will find one to suit you, all year around.Golf:
The consolidation of Mojacar as a golf destination can be justified fundamentally on three characteristics: The climate, the quality of the installations and the diversity of the courses found locally.
There is no doubt that the incorporation of sporting activities into a new facet of the many different signs of identity of our traditional Andalusian culture, blending golf with nature and seamlessly integrating the courses into our countryside has been worth the effort involved.
Useful Telephone number and information:
· Town Hall: 950 615 009
· Library:950 478 107
· Post Office: 950 478 703
· Town Planning: 950 475 808
· Multipurpose Centre: 950 399 011
· Arts Centre: 950 472 972
· Taxis: 608 339 42 / 659 936 908 / 610 850 076 / 610 448 448
Tourist Office: Glorieta, 1 - 04638 Mojacar - T: 950 615 025 / F: 950 615 163
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