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Mojácar
The best way to see Mojácar is to leave the car, in the car park (near the Football Field) and walk to appreciate the pretty medieval Arabic architecture. From the "Platform" of the Plaza Nueva we have an impressive view of the Valley de las Piramides. From this we can see that, Mojácar la vieja, the first prehistoric settlement of Mojácar, was built on the side of the river "Aguas", whose estuary is found on Mojacar beach, this part being a protected area
In the Square we can find the Ermita de los Dolores dated from the 18thCentury. From here we can reach the Mirador Castillo, the highest point of the village. It is really worth spending some time looking at the magnificent view of the Mojácar Coastline. Back down to the square we take the street called "Alcalde Jacinto" up to the Church of Santa María (1,560), originally a fortress made of huge stone slabs, its sober interior is open to the public at the usual times of worship.
In front of the church we find the marble statue of the Mojaquera, wearing the typical dress, her face covered in the Arabic style. She is carrying the water container used to bring the same from the remodelled fountain. From the 12 old taps we can drink some refreshing water. An important part of Mojácar´s History is written on the Monument.
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