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Brief Guide To Mojacar by Joan Thompson
Mojacar
is a coastal town in Spain's Costa Almeria. The town is actually
composed of two parts -- the town area which sites on a rocky hillside
looking over the sea and the beach area that lies below. The town dates
back for centuries and it is still possible to see the cultural and historical
influences of former residents including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians,
Greeks, Romans and Moors in culture, architecture and history.
Primary
sights in the town include the Moorish fountain (La Fuente Mora),
the Old City Gate (Puerta del la Almedina), the Church of Santa
Maria (La Iglesia de Santa Maria) and the Old Customs House (Casa
del Torreon).
The
fountain has been a water source since Roman days and is still used by
locals -- visitors can read a history of the town which is written on the
walls. The church is interesting because it was originally a fortress in
the 14th century. And, a visit to the city gate and the customs house shows
where people used to enter the town and where they had to pay to get in!
Around
Mojacar
Mojacar
lies in the Costa Almeria -- one of Spain's most unspoilt regions. There
is a true diversity of landscape, history, culture and activities here.
A visit to the Cabo de Gata and Tabernas Desert parks show the different
landscapes to best effect. Visitors to the region can enjoy the coastline,
beaches, fishing villages, towns, mountains and desert.
There
is a lot to do in the area. Nature lovers can walk, hike and climb. Sports
enthusiasts can take on water sports, go horse-riding and enjoy a variety
of golf courses. And, of course, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy
the sunny Spanish weather and to relax on sandy beaches and coves all over
the coast. For this reason the Costa Almeria -- and especially Mojacar
-- is a popular place to find Spanish property for sale.
Property
in Mojacar
The
boost in Costa Almeria property for sale is very evident in Mojacar. Until
the 1960s the local population was declining as a lot of people were moving
to different areas to find different work. The local government in the
1960s decided to offer free land in Mojacar to people who would build on
it which reversed the population decline and saw an influx of foreign property
buyers and builders.
This
building initiative saw a surge in available properties and stabilised
the movements of the local population. This resulted in a steady stream
of Mojacar apartments for sale which carries on to this day. The
expat community here is well-established and is completely integrated into
local society -- estimates show that around half of local properties here
are owned by foreign nationals. Some have chosen Mojacar apartments for
sale for relocation and others use them as a holiday home and/or source
of income.
Conclusion
Mojacar
and the Costa Almeria are ideal locations for foreign nationals looking
to buy property in Spain.
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About
the author: Joan Thompson writes regularly on real estate and
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