A History And Guide To Mojacar
May 25th, 2008 by Chris Channing
When planning your next vacation consider Mojacar, a wonderful place with a laid back environment, warm sunshine, and sandy beaches. The beautiful beaches and all of the simplistic charms contained in the area will ensure that your trip will be a pleasant one. These lovely attractions are protected by many legal limitations so you will not have to fear with dealing with a fake, resort like vacation. If you enjoy traditional atmospheres, with real people, and a real, anti resort like feeling, then Mojocar is the place for you.
The Spanish region of Almeria contains this beautiful city. A seemingly white mountain will appear before you as you travel towards the city, almost as though it was covered in snow. This is due to the white washed houses that are held closely to the side of the cliffs. The mountains of Sierra Cabrera and the crystal clear waters of the sea squeeze the houses together. This is why Mojacar is the most celebrated attraction for tourists in the Southern corner of Spain.
Before venturing in to this beautiful area you may want to know some of the history that has molded the city in to its current state. The city was given the name Munsaqar by the Arabs that inhabited the area while battling the Christian armies over rights to the land for many, many years.
In the fifteenth century Spain reclaimed the area led by King Ferdinand. Some of the Arabians architecture has been preserved and today is being protected by law. One of these preserved pieces of architecture is the Moorish fortress, which brings the visitor in to the environment the Arabs existed in after their travels from Africa.
A fiesta is held each year to celebrate the memory of the Arabian-Christian struggle that took place there. Fantastic outfits, mock battles, and enormous cigars are all enjoyed during these celebrations.
Mojacar’s natural beauty is protected by several restrictions on building construction. All hotels must be limited to four floors in height. Residential buildings are restricted to being no higher than two stories tall. Mojacar’s beach stretches to seventeen kilometers, only seven of which has been tampered with by development. The remaining ten kilometers remains natural and un tampered for the people enjoyment.
There are many different restrictions put in place to insure that Mojacar’s beauty will not be overrun by big buildings and big business. Residential buildings are not to be built higher than two stories high. All hotels are to remain at four floors and below. The beach exists within a seventeen kilometer stretch, only seven of which has been developed in any way.
Mojacar is a wonderful, breathtaking place for those who wish to enjoy it. You will be planning a second trip as soon as you return home after witnessing the wonderful views, quaint wobbling streets, and gorgeous beaches. The wonderful tradition and great beauty shall not be spoiled any time soon.
