Mojácar, Almería
Take me there!
Here you are facing the Parque Comercial
What’s the story with house prices?
2026. The actual price in Mojacar is 2.033€/m2, so having that in mind, this is the average m2 per property and adding to that, terrace space, on site facilities, views and energy rating are an extra to the market value, for example if the property has access to a pool, elevator and parking.
- 2 Bed appartment: 70m2
- 2 Bed Townhouse: 100m2
- 2 Bed Villa: 110m2
- 3 Bed appartment: 90m2
- 3 bed townhouse: 120m2
- 3 Bed Villa: 150m2
The average asking prices are:
2 Bedroom Apartment - 175,000€
2 Bedroom Townhouse - 200,000€
2 Bedroom Villa - 320,000€
3 Bedroom Apartment - 220,000€
3 Bedroom Townhouse - 275,000€
3 Bedroom Villa - 400,000€
Local amenities?
Main Supermarkets: Dia - Consum - Mercadona
Where should I get lunch?
Where should I get a light bite to eat? If you’re looking for something small and a coffee, head for Ice Cream BLU Coffee Shop – which claims, credibly, to serve the best coffee in the area. There are also sandwiches, breakfasts and a notorious selection of pancakes and home-made ice creams.
Other cafes or tapas places to mention include: Koi Cafeteria or Maskos near the Parque Commercial centre. Gastro MalaBar has a great reputation as does Marcelo Entre Tapas and Puerto Madero tapas.
Where should i try for lunch or dinner? This depends where in Mojacar Playa you are based so examples in no particular order to try are: Sheas’s of La Paratá, Restaurante Cabo Norte, Dolce Vita Mojacar, La Cava, Pura Vida, Reina Mora, PortoFino, Torre Bahia, Bellavista and Martin Morales. We will highlight more options in each zone on our website area information page.
So what’s the big draw?
Mojácar has no high rises as building regulations are very strict. The attractive promenade stretching along the beach, a large selection of golf courses in the area, family friendly and a very bohemian atmosphere.
But residents are much more likely to talk about the warm and welcoming community; It’s an attractive and safe place to live with plenty going on.
What do people love about it?
It’s a warm community, says resident Dawn Richards.
Mojácar has a vibrant and inclusive community spirit. We have generations of old fishing / farming families and then blow-ins like myself and all are welcomed in with open arms. Everyone coexists with no snobbery or rubbish like that which I found living elsewhere.
The eating and drinking, says Edward van Grootveld: “We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out or going for a jar in the small, locally run restaurants and pubs.”
The location, says Tracey: Stunning walks and hikes, water activities and adventure sports… It’s sort of like living on an Island and there is a tremendous community spirit and great pride in the area.
And... what do people NOT love about it?
There is no big shopping centres with the usual designer outlets – you have to travel to Almeria City to visit this type of shopping area or Lorca. A positive negative: No McDonalds, KFC or fast food outlets!
The roads also get a mention: Traffic at the weekends – which will get a lot worse for residents in the holiday periods so understanding the tourist and residential areas is important depending when you plan to be here.
And what’s my new local?
Depending on your lifestyle choice the most popular bars in each zone for supplying music and entertainment activity.
Zone 1 - Ankara Beach Bar, The Salty Dog, Irish Rover, Rusty Nail, Playa Blanca, Titos
Zone 2 – Valery Cocktail Bar, ALMA BEACH CLUB, Maui Beach, El Cid, Rose and Crown, Sheas of La Parata on a Sunday
Zone 3 – In the Village it has to be Bar La Sarten which is a real locals bar for English speakers, in the beach areas PURA VIDA, La Cava, Dolce Vita, Trufibar and Playa Juana Beach Club.
Zone 4 – San Pedro – Belgian Bar, Mimis, HOLA OLA, Bowen sports bar and Scotty's El Tropico
Alternatives:
For something a bit of a novelty, there are fusion style options to choose from. Don Pancho Mexican is a local favourite. Or try MX Canalla for an evening bite with a drink. Restaurante Zaika Fusion Art, Mountains of the Moon for that extra spice try Cafe Familiar Mojacar which does Indian food and Tapas next to the Mercadona Supermarket.
Schools and supermarkets?
The area has three main supermarkets, Mercadona, Consum and Día which all have a variety of anything you need week by week or daily food shopping. Beyond that, there’s a Lidl in Garrucha.
There is one primary school: Bartolomé Flores in Mojácar Pueblo for infant and primary level aged between 3 and 11.
The secondary school is located close to the Parque commercial centre IES Rey Alabez. Alternative options would include Valdeserra (Vera) which teaches with a bilingual plan.
OK, I’m sold. Give me one piece of local trivia to impress a local
In the village, there was a street that used to be called Calle Pedro Barato - in honour of Cheap Pete, an American who built next door to the restaurant El Palacio back in 1970. He was called Cheap Pete because he was an antique dealer, always with the best price. Anyhow, La Calle de Pedro Barato – was the ONLY recognition ever made by Mojácar towards all of those foreigners who revived this pueblo when it was undergoing repopulation – it has since been renamed by the current regime as the romantic-sounding Calle La Cal. “Whitewash Street”.
