Holidays to Mojacar

Blessed with stunning scenery, fantastic food, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and a helping of history, holidays to Mojacar in Spain are all fun, sun and jamon!

A very Spanish escape

A pinch of art, a smidge of history, a sprinkling of nature and a load of entertainment – holidays to Mojacar have all bases covered in this quiet, charming corner of Andalusia.

Start your Spanish adventures with a café con leche on one of the town's many terraces or streetside cafes, then go for a wander and see where the cobbled alleys take you. When it's time for a siesta, simply head to a sandy beach (more on these below) and lay out your towel. Pure bliss!

The great Andalusian countryside

Andalusia is your oyster if you hire a car. Just an hour south of Mojacar, you’ll find the jaw-to-the-floor mountains of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park (think volcanic cliffs and crashing waves).

For some rather more arid amazingness, head inland to Europe’s one and only desert, Tabernas. Stop by at OasysMini Hollywood, the backdrop to some of your favourite Spaghetti Westerns (like For a Few Dollars More) to walk in the dusty boot prints of Clint Eastwood and co. It’s old-school movie magic come to life!

Fiestas and celebrations

Flamenco – that intense, foot-stomping, frill-flinging dance – originated in Andalusia. Catch flamenco dancers at their dramatic best during the Annual Flamenco Festival at Teatro del Centro de Usos Múltiples in December. If you can’t make it then, you can still catch live shows in places like El Pimiento.

Elsewhere, February’s Carnival (which is full of people in amazing costumes), June’s Moors and Christians celebration (a little history lesson) and August’s St Augustine festival (make sure you catch the ribbon race on horseback) completely transform the village.