Mojacar, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Mojacar lies on the Costa Almeria in the south of Spain – you can fly to Almeria airport in about 3 hours from most UK airports – then it’s around an hour’s drive. Mojacar has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and was a major town for the Greeks, Romans and Moors. Local legend claims that Walt Disney was born here in 1905 before emigrating to America. Mojacar is split into two parts: Mojacar Playa by the coast (16km) which is the lively tourist area with all its beautiful beaches, hotels, shops and restaurants; and Mojacar Pueblo, the old, whitewashed town in the hills, which has more of a traditional Andalusian feel. Mojacar lies on the Costa Almeria in the south of Spain – you can fly to Almeria airport in about 3 hours from most UK airports – then it’s around an hour’s drive. Mojacar has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and was a major town for the Greeks, Romans and Moors. Local legend claims that Walt Disney was born here in 1905 before emigrating to America. Mojacar is split into two parts: Mojacar Playa by the coast (16km) which is the lively tourist area with all its beautiful beaches, hotels, shops and restaurants; and Mojacar Pueblo, the old, whitewashed town in the hills, which has more of a traditional Andalusian feel. With jeep tours, go-karting, watersports, bowling, mini golf, horse trekking and more on offer for young visitors it’s a perfect family-friendly town too.

We’re starting off in a place that’s been a big draw for holiday makers since development began here in the 1980s.This first floor apartment has a balcony at the front and a use of large communal sun terrace both with great sea views. Inside there’s an open plan living and dining room which joins up with the kitchen, a master bedroom with sea views, a second bedroom and a family bathroom. No longer available, view the agent's website here.

Valued at £88,983 at the time of filming.

Next we’re heading just a 10 minute bus ride from Mojacar Playa to the small Spanish town of Turre. The town is centred around a long main street where most of the restaurants, bars and shops are located. This property is a three-bedroom mid-terrace townhouse with a roof terrace. It is no longer on the market but you can see more from the agent here.

Valued at £84,746 at the time of filming.

The next property is a five-bed townhouse with a large roof terrace with views to the mountains. View the property here.

Valued at £92,373 at the time of filming

For our next property we’re moving to the heart of the old town of Mojacar perched into the hillside overlooking the beach. This property is a three-bed, one-bath top-floor apartment with a roof terrace and sea views. View the property here.

Valued at £75,847 at the time of filming.

Our fifth and final property is in Mojacar Pueblo - it's a two-bed townhouse with a private terrace and sea views. No longer available view more from the agent here.

Valued at £83,898 at the time of filming.

This luxury property occupies the highest point in Mojacar offering the best views in town, 360º views of the Mediterranean Sea, the alluvial plain of el Rio de Águas and the embracing Sierra Cabrera mountain range. It's built in castillo style and has a pool and secret garden. View the property here.

Valued at £752,542 at the time of filming