If you are thinking of changing of scene, living a new adventure or knowing a place that makes you change the way you see, live or feel life, Almeria in Spain is the perfect place to do it. This Spanish city and municipality, capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia, is one of the sunniest if you are looking to enjoy beaches or if you want to go sightseeing. But before doing so I want to give you an idea of what this wonderful town is like.
Counting on pleasant surroundings and very cheerful and open people, this town welcomes tourists from many parts of the world every year. Possessing paradisiacal beaches, historical places and an almost obligatory route for visitors. As well as places for sightseeing. A traditional and authentic gastronomy made up of flavors from three of its closest provinces. And an ideal neighborhood if what you want is to live or spend alone on vacation. Without further ado, here I leave you everything you need to know.
• Mojacar
History
Mojacar is a municipality and city in the province of Almeria, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on a hill in the foothills of the Sierra Cabrera, in the distance it can be distinguished as a set of white houses huddled on a hill. In the past it served as a defense against attacks from the sea. This city was the scene of the metallurgical trade and the culture of the Argarase. This city had several names, Mucacra, Mosaqar and Moxacar before adopting its present name. It was occupied by Arab armies, starting the Muslim period until 1488, of which there are still small vestiges.
Things to Do
If you are passing through this dazzling coastal town, one of the greatest attractions you will find will be its beaches. This is the reason why hundreds of thousands of tourists attend this event every year. On these beaches we find all kinds of services and options for leisure and entertainment. Among which are blue flag beaches, surfboard rentals, beach volleyball fields, showers, etc.
But if what you want is to take a tour of historical places or the entire metropolis, then here are some places that you should not forget to visit.
1. Plaza Nueva: you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the entire city.
2. Plaza Parrete: you will find yourself surrounded by columns which is where locals and tourists share drinks.
3. Jewish Quarter: Arrabal, is the Jewish quarter, one of the most charming areas in all of Mojacar.
4. City Gate: another thing to do is cross this gate which has a stone semicircular arch that was built in the 16th century and which you can enjoy today.
5. Iglesia de Santa Maria: it is a catholic church, which is more of a cultural sense for all residents and visitors.
Night life
If you are a lover of nightlife, you like to party and go from bar to bar sharing drinks as if you were a local or would like to go to dinner in a restaurant, your best options are the following:
Bars and discotheques
It is a rustic and elegant restaurant with a cozy terrace and a good view of the sea. Calm atmosphere with soft music and offering a service dedicated to Spanish gastronomy. As well as a wide variety of mother earth wines, reserve it here, I recommend it.
Mandala Beach Mojacar Nightclub
It is a disco and beach party club. It offers electronic music sessions with International DJs and vocal artists. The festive atmosphere takes up the Beach Club of Miami. It also has a restaurant area adjoining the room but with enough privacy for a romantic dinner if you wish.
Moma, without a doubt is the heart of Mojacar. With one of the best hospitality services in Spain. In addition to a courteous treatment, making reservations is not expensive or difficult, it is accessible to all those who have decided to enjoy this splendid place.
Great bar with a warm welcome and live music for all tastes. While there is a lot of competition, this small bar offers an excellent and varied selection of beers from Dublin, Belgium and Spain.
This cocktail bar, sports bar, with 18 live sports screens, restaurants and live music venue. Located right in front of the beach, it has a large sunny terrace, a cafeteria and a sports bar with a pool table and a dart board.
Garito area
If your interest is more to share your time with the local, right in the upper part of town, around the square they put the market on Saturdays, behind The Santa Maria Church this area of gambling dens and bars.
Real-estate market
The current health crisis has changed the way people consume real estate. The real estate sector is one of those affected since it suffers the consequences of the economic figures. In Mojacar, this type of market has not stopped.
• The search for single-family homes has increased and with it the `wreck that has risen exponentially from 8% to 50%.
Homes with terraces and swimming pools increased from 79% to 84% compared to the pre-covid stage to the present.
Various types of consumers have found that buying is better than renting. But even so, despite the higher spending, nothing stops them. In this place there has been a notable growth in sales operations, because, among other factors, a large part of the bagged demand has emerged, which was paralyzed to see how the market evolved after the arrival of the current pandemic. The prices are variable; they circulate between 91,000 euros up to the millionaire figures. For mor información visit TripAdvisor
Types of homes that is most in demand
1. New house
2. Houses in residential areas
3. Single-family houses
4. Houses with swimming pools
5. Houses facing the sea
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