This Parador is named after the Kings of Spain who spent hundreds of years fighting the Moor invaders. This war was helped by the church to bring back the country under Christian rule after many years of Muslim control.

In these modern troubled times, it is worthy of note that, during the many centuries of occupation by the Moors, All the Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together in harmony bringing great wealth to the area.

The bright bedrooms have terraces overlooking the sea receiving the benefit of the gentle breezes and within hearing of the lapping of the waves.

The upstairs dining room has extensive sea views. The cuisine of the Almeria region is the specialty of the restaurant. Fish and rice cooked in many different ways feature strongly on the menu. Recommended are:

"Arroz a la Garruchera" being one of the local rice dishes;
"Gambones de Garrucha" a dish to delight the lovers of prawns;
"Amarillo de pescado en cuajadera" where the main ingredient is hake;
"Tarta de manzana" which is apple tart;

Mojacar can be reached on foot by the energetic. It is a town of white houses perched on rocky outcrops. The streets are small and narrow reminding of days gone by. Places to visit include the Watch Towers of Perulico, the Macenas Castle, the Santa Maria fortified church, the Main Gate of the city, and the "Casa Torero".

Like all Spain, the various festivals are important in social and religious life. The main are: Festival of 'Moros y Cristianos' (Moors and Christians), held in mid June; Festival of San Agustin which takes place on August 28; Festival of Virgen del Rosario celebrated on 7 October. Parador de Mojacar Most people come to enjoy the beach and the tranquil Mediterranean sea which is a perfect area for swimming, diving, and fishing.

Nearby, you can visit the Almanzora caves to look at the formations formed by centuries of dripping water.

Other like to travel to the Cape of Gata and the Alpujarra region of Almeria whilst others go to the naturist beaches of Vera.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in seventy eight twin bedded rooms, eleven rooms with a double bed and nine single rooms.
All the rooms have a private bathroom and also have a telephone, satellite television, a safe and mini bar. The Parador has rooms with facilities for the disabled.

The hotel has air conditioning and there is a restaurant and bar. Other facilities include swimming pool, tennis court and children's playground.

This Parador has a magnificent conference centre fully equipped with the modern aids.

Pets are not allowed in the luxury hotels in the Spanish Paradores group.

• 9 Single bedrooms
• 78 Twin bedrooms
• 11 Double bedrooms
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Telephone
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Satellite television
• Minibar
• Shop
• Car park
• Currency exchange
• Children's play area
• Garden
• Tennis court
• Seasonal swimming pool
• Conference Facilities
• Airport: 80 kms
• Train: 80 kms
• Port: 80 kms
• Map with location
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