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A History And Guide To Mojacar

By: Chris Channing If you are looking for a great place to take a quite, laid back vacation, in a warm sunny climate, then Mojacar is the place for you. The sandy beaches and simple charms are all protected to ensure that the city is not ruined by big business and corporations buying up the land. This makes it a great place for those who are looking for a traditional atmosphere, with real people, without the fake resort feel.

The city of Mojacar is located in the Spanish region of Almeria. As you travel towards the city you will be awed by the nearing white mountain, almost looking like it is covered in snow. This mountain is made white by the houses, which were all painted similarly and sit steadily together on the sides of the cliffs. These houses are pushed between the mountains of the Sierra Cabrera and the crystal clear water. All of these factors make it the most celebrated tourist attraction 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.

There is even a story that Walt Disney was born in the city of Mojacar. This is the areas most infamous claim to fame, and is told throughout the area. The story goes that Walt Disney's birth mother gave birth to baby Walt illegitimately and was forced to flee the area out of shame. She traveled to America where she found refuge. Once in America she found her way to Chicago where she gave Walt up for adoption. Flora and Elias Disney took the poor child in and raised him to become the man we all know. None of these claims can be proven because all legal documentation of babies born in the area was burned during the Spanish Civil War. The people of the area continue to tell the story based on pure faith.

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.