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Newest Review: ... airport, where there are more abundant flights from the UK. The particular area I visit is a section of the coast between Peurto del Rey and Mojacar, including nearby Garrucha and Vera. Mojacar is the ideal holiday destination, with hotels from large package types on the beach front to smaller boutique hotels in the village itself. The Moorish village of Mojacar is a short distance from the beach on a hillside, with a charming ancient layout of narrow winding roads and wonderful shops and cafes tucked away. The beach front, Mojacar Playa, is a very active community, home brilliant bars and restaurants, and I certainly recommend 'Badgers', a... more

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Costa de Almeria: Almeria - Mojacar (170 words)
by - written on 29/04/09 (Useful, 38 readings)
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I have been visiting the Costa de Almeria for many years now with my family, and Almeria airport is the most convenient, but is also accessible from Murcia and the larger Alicante airport, where there are more abundant flights from the UK. The particular area I visit is a section of the coast between Peurto del Rey and Mojacar, including nearby Garrucha and Vera. Mojacar is the ideal holiday destination, with hotels from large package types on the beach front to smaller boutique hotels in the village itself. The Moorish village of Mojacar is a short distance from the beach on a hillside, with a charming ancient layout of narrow winding roads and wonderful shops and ... Read the complete review

Mojocar (362 words)
by - written on 11/01/09 (Useful, 40 readings)
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We were flying in to land at Almeria airport, abelow was a carpet of white which on closer inspection were plastic greenhouse. As the Almeria area is a big producer of tomatoes, Bananas and other fruits. Upon arrival in the airpot which is very small and basic with only four carosels for lugage. Once we had collected all our cases and hire car we were on the road driving in Spain is fairly easy as long as you remember to drive on the wrong side of the road. We had rent an apartment in Mojocar Playa (mo-hac-R) which is set a long a beach which has a mixture of sand and shingle still great for kids to play on. the apartment was £300 per week in October half term for 6 ... Read the complete review

Costa de Almeria: Is This The Way To Almeria ? (2951 words)
by - written on 30/12/05 (Very useful, 1500 readings)
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In October 2005, I was fortunate enough to take a short break to Roquetas-De-Mar, which is part of the Costa de Almeria region of Spain. Although we were only there for a week, I'd like to share some of my experiences with you in the hope that it may prove useful should you be considering visiting this area in Southern Spain. History: Almeria is a city and region on the South West Coast of Spain, with long stretches of over 200km of coastline stretching along the Alboran Sea (which is part of the Mediterranean Sea.) The name, Almeria, is derived from the Arabic term "al-Meraya" - meaning "Watchtower" - which ... Read the complete review