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submitted: May 25th 2008 | by: ChrisChanning | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 500 | |

If you are looking for a great place to take a quite, laid back vacation, in a warm sunny climate, then Mojacar is the place for you. The sandy beaches and simple charms are all protected to ensure that the city is not ruined by big business and corporations buying up the land. This makes it a great place for those who are looking for a traditional atmosphere, with real people, without the fake resort feel.

The city of Mojacar is located in the Spanish region of Almeria. As you travel towards the city you will be awed by the nearing white mountain, almost looking like it is covered in snow. This mountain is made white by the houses, which were all painted similarly and sit steadily together on the sides of the cliffs. These houses are pushed between the mountains of the Sierra Cabrera and the crystal clear water. All of these factors make it the most celebrated tourist attraction in the Southern corner of Spain.

Before venturing in to this beautiful area you may want to know some of the history that has molded the city in to its current state. The city was given the name Munsaqar by the Arabs that inhabited the area while battling the Christian armies over rights to the land for many, many years.

Spain reclaimed the area in the fifteenth century. Spain was led by their king, Ferdinand. The remaining Arabian architecture is protected today to ensure it will be preserved. A Moorish fortress has been held and gives the feel of the Arabian's African culture to the visitor.

A fiesta is held each year to celebrate the memory of the Arabian-Christian struggle that took place there. Fantastic outfits, mock battles, and enormous cigars are all enjoyed during these celebrations.

Mojacar's natural beauty is protected by several restrictions on building construction. All hotels must be limited to four floors in height. Residential buildings are restricted to being no higher than two stories tall. Mojacar's beach stretches to seventeen kilometers, only seven of which has been tampered with by development. The remaining ten kilometers remains natural and un tampered for the people enjoyment.

Restrictions have been put in place in several different fashions to ensure that Mojacar's beauty is not over taken by big buildings and big business. Hotels can reach no higher than four floors tall, and residential buildings can only reach up to two stories. The beach stretches to a length of seventeen kilometers. Only seven kilometers or that seventeen are developed what so ever. This leaves the remaining ten kilometers natural and not to be tampered with.

Mojacar is a wonderful, breathtaking place for those who wish to enjoy it. You will be planning a second trip as soon as you return home after witnessing the wonderful views, quaint wobbling streets, and gorgeous beaches. The wonderful tradition and great beauty shall not be spoiled any time soon.

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