Leisure Details:
There are a great variety of leisure activities on offer in Mojacar: various water sports to be enjoyed on Mojacar's blue flag sandy beach, canoeing, horse-riding, microlite and ultralite flights, quad bike hire, windsurfing, banana and sausage rides, water-skiing, sea canoes, kite flying, scuba-diving and snorkelling to name but a few. In the Tabernas desert the Mini-Hollywood Cowboy Town has been the scene of countless westerns. Wild West shoot-outs, bank robberies, can-can dancing and public 'hangings' are some of the attractions. A zoo and a 'parrot spectacular' have also made their home on the Range. A fun day for the family can be enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of the Aqua-Park situated in the district of Vera.
Eating Out:
Eating out in Mojacar and its surrounding villages and towns is an eating experience not to be missed. The area's gastronomy is varied and exquisite both for seafood enthusiasts and meat eaters alike. A wide selection of beach bars and restaurants in the area cater for almost every taste, most staying open until you decide to leave. The old village of Mojacar, a short distance away is full of character and charm. Its labyrinth of cobbled walkways offer a variety of restaurants and quaint shops as well as spectacular views of the surrounding areas. There are lots of cafes/bars/restaurants within walking distance of the apartment and as the apartment is directly across from the beach you can enjoy the many beach bars which dot the promenade.
Golf:
Golf enthusiasts and beginners alike can enjoy this sport on the various courses in the surrounding areas. Valle del Este: This 18-hole golf course has been carefully designed to combine holes that represent a real challenge to the player. It has been designed along the lines of the courses in the American desert of Arizona and California paying careful attention to every detail and integrating the course into the surrounding landscape. Desert Springs: Located between Villaricos and the Caves of Almanzora. Marina Golf: Situated between Mojacar Playa and the town of Garrucha. Cortijo Grande: 18-hole golf course situated in the town of Turre only a short distance from Mojacar. Skiing: For the beginner or more advances skier, one of the most spectacular ski resorts can be found in the Sierra Nevada near Granana, only 2 hours drive from Mojacar. It has been said that the Apres-ski here needs to be experienced to be believed.
