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This spectacular Moorish fortress town stands on a towering crag overlooking a shore graced by pristine beaches and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean, which has a curious distinction all of its own and is great place to buy Mojacar property. Like many other villages in south-eastern Spain, in the 1960's Mojacar had become a ghost town, since most of its active inhabitants had moved north to find work in the factories of the Barcelona region, and further afield. To attract new residents, the town's mayor gave land away to anyone who promised to build, and within a year picturesque Mojacar had become a thriving art colony. Mainstream tourists and holiday-makers were also later attracted by the beauty and charm of the place and the following decades saw the development of its shoreline, with the construction of Mojacar property.
Many different civilisations from the long of history of the Iberian peninsula have left their mark here and we can see this reflected today in the numerous archaeological sites. the buildings of Arabic design. the regional cuisine and craft-work. and the local traditions - all of which of which serve to compliment the beautiful villages and the spectacular scenery. The warm and dry climate (temperatures annually average between 20-22C) makes for a terrain full of contrasts where. virgin beaches meet protected areas of natural beauty and desert landscapes give way to impressive mountain ranges. The unmistakable white outline against the sky which hides a maze of winding streets and alleys make this cosmopolitan hilltop village a fascinating place to buy Mojacar property.
Mojácar is full of small and hospitable shops which specialize in hand-made goods. These stores are scattered around the narrow cobbled streets which wind between the whitewashed walls with blue painted wooden windows of the town-houses. On Wednesdays, the traditional Market Day, there is even more choice. You will find a rich and heady mixture of cultures and races from all over the world and from this crucible of varied colours and ripples. You can be sure to find almost anything you like at a good price!