Mojacar has a rich and varied cultural legacy that has left a permanent impression on the structure of the town and the character of its inhabitants. Discover here the most prominent places to get know Mojacar in depth.
The parish church of Saint Mary was built in the year 1560, probably on an old Arab mosque. It had the function both of housing a religious cult and serving as a fortress, which is why it is built with large stone ashlars.
Its interior is quite sober and over the great altar there is a distinctive painting created by Michael Sucker; a German painter who resided in the locality for nine years.
Among his images, the Virgin of the Rosary and Saint Agustin stand out.
The parish church of Saint Mary was built in the year 1560, probably on an old Arab mosque. It had the function both of housing a religious cult and serving as a fortress, which is why it is built with large stone ashlars.
Its interior is quite sober and over the great altar there is a distinctive painting created by Michael Sucker; a German painter who resided in the locality for nine years.
Among his images, the Virgin of the Rosary and Saint Agustin stand out.
In the church square we can see the the white marble statue of the Mojaquera, which represents a woman dressed in the typical costume of the municipality and carrying a pitcher that was used to bring water from the village fountain.
It is believed that this square was an ancient Arab necropolis, since human remains have been found in it oriented towards Mecca.
Currently, the square which is next to the walls of the church, is porticoed.
In a corner of this square is a reproduction of one of the scenes of the Reconquest, handmade by the artist Itziar Ortuzar.
It is believed that this square was an ancient Arab necropolis, since human remains have been found in it oriented towards Mecca.
Currently, the square which is next to the walls of the church, is porticoed. In a corner of this square is a reproduction of one of the scenes of the Reconquest, handmade by the artist Itziar Ortuzar.
The Plaza Nueva is the meeting point of all “mojaqueros”. It is a very atmospheric place, with lots of life.
From this viewpoint we can see the great valley surrounded by the Sierras of Cabrera, Bedar and
Almagrera.
We can also observe the Aguas river bed, which runs at the foot of Mojacar La Vieja (a former settlement of Mojacar) and flows into the lagoon.
The Plaza Nueva is the meeting point of all “mojaqueros”.
It is a very atmospheric place, with lots of life.
From this viewpoint we can see the great valley surrounded by the Sierras of Cabrera, Bedar and
Almagrera.
We can also observe the Aguas river bed, which runs at the foot of Mojacar La Vieja (a former settlement of Mojacar) and flows into the lagoon.
It is a viewpoint with a clear view of the sea from an altitude of 175 meters. It is worth mentioning the old cistern of Muslim origin, which was restored to house the old art center.
It was a watchtower and a fort, even after the earthquake of 1518, which destroyed many of its walls. From this viewpoint we can see much of the municipality (which has an area of more than 7,000 hectares) and its 17 kilometers of coastline.
It is a viewpoint with a clear view of the sea from an altitude of 175 meters. It is worth mentioning the old cistern of Muslim origin, which was restored to house the old art center.
It was a watchtower and a fort, even after the earthquake of 1518, which destroyed many of its walls.
From this viewpoint we can see much of the municipality (which has an area of more than 7,000 hectares) and its 17 kilometers of coastline.
It is the original access to the city of Mojacar. The current door was rebuilt in the 16th century on the original Arabic door, which opened in the wall.
Its last restoration was in the 18th century.
On its semicircular arch the shield of the city can be seen, with the double-headed eagle of the house of Austria, dedicated to the loyalty of the town to the Habsburg dynasty during the “Alpujarras” war.
It is the original access to the city of Mojacar.
The current door was rebuilt in the 16th century on the original Arabic door, which opened in the wall.
Its last restoration was in the 18th century.
On its semicircular arch the shield of the city can be seen, with the double-headed eagle of the house of Austria, dedicated to the loyalty of the town to the Habsburg dynasty during the “Alpujarras” war.
In the vicinity of the door was where the market was formerly held, at the central point of the network of white streets that make Mojacar such a beautiful and picturesque town.
It was formerly the nerve center of Mojacar social life, given the importance of water for agriculture, livestock and the human population.
It is a fountain with twelve frontal pipes and one lateral one that discharges into three pillars.
The existence of the fountain is recorded in ancient Arabic writings, and was of vital importance for the choice of the town's location.
It was formerly the nerve center of Mojacar social life, given the importance of water for agriculture, livestock and the human population.
It is a fountain with twelve frontal pipes and one lateral one that discharges into three pillars.
The existence of the fountain is recorded in ancient Arabic writings, and was of vital importance for the choice of the town's location.
In 1488 it was the historic location of the diplomatic contingent sent by the Catholic Monarchs for the peaceful surrender of the city. It was renovated in the 19th century, with subsequent reconstruction in the 80s, in which it changed its old appearance to the modern one.
The ethnographic museum "Casa de la Canana" was inaugurated in 2018 and has since become the point of interest of the town. It is located in the historic center, very close to the public elevator and the
Saint Mary Church.
The museum recreates in detail an atmosphere of a traditional Mojacar middle class house of the first half of 20th century. It is a trip to the past that makes familiar with the history and traditions of the town and allows to see it from inside.
The ethnographic museum "Casa de la Canana" was inaugurated in 2018 and has since become the point of interest of the town. It is located in the historic center, very close to the public elevator and the
Saint Mary Church.
The museum recreates in detail an atmosphere of a traditional Mojacar middle class house of the first half of 20th century.
It is a trip to the past that makes familiar with the history and traditions of the town and allows to see it from inside.
The exhibition is on 2 floors: there are 11 family rooms on the ground floor and the sellar for animals in the basement.
We offer guided tours in Spanish and English. Entrance for adults € 2.50, for children (8-16 years) 1€.
In the 17th century, this ancient Jewish quarter began to be built outside the city walls, which reached its maximum splendor in the 19th century.
Exploring its narrow streets with bright colors is essential to capture the beauty of Mojacar.
It has the distinction of being the only area of Mojacar from where the sea cannot be seen.
In the 17th century, this ancient Jewish quarter began to be built outside the city walls, which reached its maximum splendor in the 19th century.
Exploring its narrow streets with bright colors is essential to capture the beauty of Mojacar. It has the distinction of being the only area of Mojacar from where the sea cannot be seen.
The Town Hall of Mojacar, and its beautiful adjacent square, are full of tiles with the symbol of the
Indalo everywhere.
In the center of the square we find a weeping fig; a centenary tree brought from America by an emigrant.
On the Town Hall facade we can also find the shield of the city of Mojacar.
The Town Hall of Mojacar, and its beautiful adjacent square, are full of tiles with the symbol of the
Indalo everywhere.
In the center of the square we find a weeping fig; a centenary tree brought from America by an emigrant. On the Town Hall facade we can also find the shield of the city of Mojacar.
Macenas Castle, also known as Macenas Tower, is a military building that was built during the 18th century for the surveillance of the Almeria coastline.
It was built on a previous tower and had a capacity for two cannons.
It was restored in the 90s, to a reasonably good standard.
Macenas Castle, also known as Macenas Tower, is a military building that was built during the 18th century for the surveillance of the Almeria coastline.
It was built on a previous tower and had a capacity for two cannons. It was restored in the 90s, to a reasonably good standard.
From
Macenas Castle there is a dirt road that culminates at the Perulico Tower, also known as El Peñon Tower.
It was built in 1526 on an old tower and is a cylindrical shaped tower 10 meters high.
The tower has the peculiarity of having a tunnel excavated in its center, which was done in 1526 when they referred to it as the Horadada Tower.
It is currently restored and is in good condition.
From
Macenas Castle there is a dirt road that culminates at the Perulico Tower, also known as El Peñon Tower.
It was built in 1526 on an old tower and is a cylindrical shaped tower 10 meters high. The tower has the peculiarity of having a tunnel excavated in its center, which was done in 1526 when they referred to it as the Horadada Tower.
It is currently restored and is in good condition.
The rock with the tower and its great natural arch form a site of singular natural beauty.
San Pascual Bailon Hermitage
It is located in the area of Agua de Enmedio, in the direction of
Sopalmo.
It was built in the 20th century thanks to the money sent by Pascual Artero; a Mojacar citizen who emigrated to Guam island where he made his fortune.
At present it is used by the Anglican church.
Sopalmo, which means natural shelter or cave, is one of the Mojacar districts that best preserves the essence of old times.
Sopalmo has traditionally been a meeting place for artists and painters, where its light and landscapes have inspired numerous works.
