Mojocar (Costa de Almeria)

Member Name: curlycabbage

Product:	Costa de Almeria
Date:	11/01/09 (41 review reads)
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Advantages: Lovely people, food & wine

Disadvantages: Euro at the moment

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 people. the apartment was well equiped with air con, washing machine fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. The beach front area which runs for miles up to Vera in the north down to just south of Mojocar playa. All along this area there are many resturants and bars with a good sprinkling of shops. this area is popular with ex-pats so you'll always find an english paper and baked beans, but don't let that put you off. The are some resturants that are closed at that time of the year but we didn't have any problems finding different places to eat in the evening. The weather was warm and we could wear shorts and tops during the day easily but, did need a carrdigan in the evenings. We visited a small local typical spanish village called Mojocar Pueplo (Village) this is typical spanish village huging the mountain side with little winding streets and a view to savour. We had lunch at a balcony resturant with seating that looked out arcoss the valley. Here we had a traditional Tapas, with fresh bread and alijoi (Garlic Mayo) olives. patas bravas, lomo & pinchos and lovley Rosa wine. Although many people speack English it does help to try and speak a little Spanish when you can. if possible try and get to the local markets for they have a great aray of foods worth looking at alone.

Summary: Great holiday location