Mojácar

By · Andalusia, 🇪🇸 Spania

Mójacar is a whitewashed hill village in the province of Almería, in the southeast of Spain, about 90 km northeast of Almería city, on a hill about 2 km from the sea. Its cube-shaped white houses and narrow lanes show Moorish origins, and the viewpoints look out over the coast.

Below the village, Mojácar Playa has about 17 km of beaches, and the nearby Cabo de Gata natural park has unspoiled coves. It is dry and sunny, with one of the mildest winters in Spain.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

Spring and autumn are the best times. Summer is hot and dry, and the beaches are busy in August. Winters are mild and sunny, one of the warmest in Spain, and popular with long-stay visitors.

The Moors and Christians festival in June and the Semana Santa processions are the main events.

Beste tid å besøke: mars, april, mai, juni, juli, august, september, oktober, november

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Bra

15° (føles som 12°) · ekstremer 4°–19°
8° om natten
5 regnværsdager
16 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
15 °C · for kaldt å bade
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Bra

16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 4°–20°
8° om natten
5 regnværsdager
15 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
14 °C · for kaldt å bade
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i mars

Ypperlig

17° (føles som 14°) · ekstremer 6°–22°
10° om natten
6 regnværsdager
17 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
15 °C · for kaldt å bade
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Ypperlig

20° (føles som 17°) · ekstremer 9°–24°
12° om natten
5 regnværsdager
17 soldager
9 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Lett bris
16 °C · for kaldt å bade
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i mai

Ypperlig

23° (føles som 21°) · ekstremer 11°–27°
15° om natten
4 regnværsdager
21 soldager
10 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
19 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i juni

Ypperlig

27° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 16°–31°
19° om natten
1 regnværsdag
24 soldager
12 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
22 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i juli

Ypperlig

30° · ekstremer 19°–33°
22° om natten
0 regnværsdager
28 soldager
12 soltimer per dag
Fuktig luft
Stille vind
25 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i august

Ypperlig

30° (føles som 31°) · ekstremer 20°–34°
22° om natten
2 regnværsdager
24 soldager
11 soltimer per dag
Klam, fuktig luft
Stille vind
26 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 8 · svært høy

Typisk vær i september

Ypperlig

27° · ekstremer 17°–30°
20° om natten
5 regnværsdager
17 soldager
8 soltimer per dag
Fuktig luft
Stille vind
25 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i oktober

Ypperlig

23° (føles som 22°) · ekstremer 12°–27°
16° om natten
5 regnværsdager
15 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
22 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i november

Ypperlig

18° (føles som 16°) · ekstremer 7°–23°
12° om natten
6 regnværsdager
15 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
19 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i desember

Bra

16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer 6°–20°
9° om natten
5 regnværsdager
14 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
16 °C · for kaldt å bade
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Klimadata: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Hovedseverdigheter

The Mirador de la Plaza Nueva is the main viewpoint, with views of the village and the sea.
The Iglesia de Santa María is a 16th-century fortress-like church in the village.
The Mirador del Castillo is a viewpoint on the old castle site.
The Fuente Mojácar Pueblo (Fuente Pública, 1804) is a historic fountain.
The statue of the Mojaquera is a monument to the woman of Mojácar in her traditional veil.
The Cantal and Ventanicas are small hamlets and beach areas nearby.
The beaches of Mojácar Playa and the wilder coves to the south toward Carboneras.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Walk the village lanes to the viewpoints at sunset.
Spend the day at Mojácar Playa.
Visit the coves of Cabo de Gata.
Have a meal in a village square.

Turer og aktiviteter

Mojácar – Kart

Dagsturer

Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park (about 50 km): volcanic coast and coves.
Almería (about 90 km): a port city with an Alcazaba.
Vera and Garrucha (about 15 km): a beach town and a fishing port.
Tabernas desert (about 70 km): a desert used for western films.
Granada (about 200 km): the Alhambra.

Steder å utforske

Other places nearby:

Almería province: Almería.
Andalusia: Granada and Antequera.

Reise dit

By air: Almería airport is about 90 km away, and Murcia-Corvera airport about 130 km.
By bus: Buses run from Almería and Murcia, with a local service to the village.
By car: The A-7 motorway and a local road to the village. A car is the easiest option.

Komme seg rundt

On foot: The village is compact but steep, with steps. The beach area is about 2 km away.
Bus and taxi: Local buses link the village and the beach.
Car: Best for the wider coast.

Kjøring

Is a car worth it?: Yes, for exploring the coast and the park.
Parking: Free and paid car parks are on the edge of the village.
Roads: Roads are good, with winding sections near the village.

Mat og drikke

Almería cuisine uses local fish, vegetables and olive oil. Try gurullos (a stew with pasta), pulpo (octopus), the local gamba roja de Garrucha (red prawns) and migas. Local wines come from the Almería hills.

Frokost

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lunsj

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Middag

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Småretter og gatemat

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Drikke

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Sikkerhet og helse

Mojácar is a safe village. The sun is strong, so use sun protection. The village is steep, so wear comfortable shoes. Check the beach flags before swimming.

Historie

Mojácar was an Iberian and Roman settlement, and under Moorish rule it was a fortified town. It was one of the last to surrender to the Catholic Monarchs in 1488.

In the 20th century it was depopulated, but in the 1960s the municipality promoted the village to artists and visitors, which started its recovery as a tourist destination.