Mojacar apartments for sale are sought after by spanish and foreigners alike, but where exactly is Mojacar and whats the area like? The region of Andalucian coastline, some 300 miles in total, known as the Costa Almeria lies to the south-east of mainland Spain, and is an eclectic mixture of fine, sandy beaches, sheltered, rocky coves, vibrant tourist resorts and untouched, traditional fishing villages. The temperate climate – indeed, the province experiences the highest number of days of sunshine, and the lowest rainfall, annually, in the whole of Europe – and the warm, clear waters of the Mediterranean are obvious attractions for enthusiasts of water sports, such as windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling and diving, but the diverse landscape also provides opportunities for many other outdoor pursuits and activities – horse riding, hiking and golf, to name but a few.

The Cabo de Gato National Park, for example, with its sand dunes, wetlands and salt marshes is a popular destination for birdwatchers – flamingos being among the many species that can be seen – SCUBA divers, walkers and cyclists.

Away from the coast, the presence of the somewhat desolate “Desertio de Tabernas” (“Tabernas Desert”) – the only desert region of its type in Europe – means that human population, and human activity, generally, is limited, although the area has, in the past, been popular with Hollywood directors – scenes from “Lawrence of Arabia”, “El Cid” and “A Fistful of Dollars” were all filmed here – and some of the film sets have been preserved for public viewing.

About Mojacar

The town, and resort, of Mojacar is typical of all that is good in the Costa Almeria. It is well served by international airports, at Almeria, San Javier (Murcia) and Alicante, all of which are within two hours’ driving time – good news for those considering Mojacar apartments for sale – and building restrictions, limiting new development to two storeys, mean that, as well as being one of the busiest resorts on the Costa Almeria, it is also the least built-up.

Mojacar is neatly divided into the old town of Mojacar Pueblo, and beach, or resort area of Mojacar Playa, and, like the Costa Almeria, generally, maintains a charming balance of the ancient, and the more modern. “El Torreon” (simply, “The Tower”) fortress, a remnant of its Moorish past, is a feature of the traditional, whitewashed, old town, and “La Fuerta Mora” (“The Moorish Fountain”), an ancient spring that has provided fresh water since Roman times, is still very much a centrepiece of daily life. You can explore a maze of ancient, cobbled streets, or sample the distinctive local cuisine – with a generous helping of traditional, Spanish hospitality – in one of the many bars and restaurants hidden away in the town.

Mojacar Playa, on the other hand, has the atmosphere of – what it is – a bustling, modern, tourist resort. The beach, itself, awarded the EU Blue Flag for cleanliness, is 10 miles long, and offers excellent opportunities for water sports, and fishing. The promenade, and surrounding, areas are awash with cosmopolitan bars, restaurants, shops and every imaginable modern facility and convenience.

Mojacar Apartments for Sale

Mojacar apartments for sale, like Spanish apartments for sale, generally, are available in a variety of sizes, and standards, but, typically, you can expect a suite of rooms – one, or more bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom, and, in many cases, a balcony, or patio – on a single floor of a building, or apartment complex, obviously with its own front door. The descriptions of Mojacar apartments for sale are usually fairly self-explanatory, although it is worth being aware of general terms used. A “studio”, or, perhaps, for buyers of a more artistic nature, a “loft”, apartment, will have an emphasis on small, with a living area – which may, or may not, also include a sleeping area – a bathroom and a kitchenette. Bear in mind that loft apartments may not be overly generous in headroom, and may be uncomfortable for taller buyers. A “penthouse” apartment, on the other hand, will normally be located on one of the upper, if not the uppermost, floors of a building, and will be luxuriously spacious and comfortable – and, unfortunately, correspondingly expensive, as a result. A “maisonette”, as is often the case in the UK, will generally be a two-floor apartment, with its own outside entrance.

Mojacar apartments for sale, of all types, are to be found in Mojacar Playa and Mojacar Pueblo – indeed, not far from the beach is one of the newest developments of Almeria apartments for sale – with prices starting at around 120,000 Euros, for a one-bedroom apartment near the beach, and around 150,000 Euros for a similar property in the old town area. In addition to Mojacar apartments for sale, the more demanding, and more affluent, buyer can choose from a range of other properties, including villas between 200,000 and 700,000, or more, Euros in price.

The Spanish Property Market Projections

Spanish apartments for sale have increased in price at a phenomenal rate in recent years – in the region of 50% in the last three years – and although the rate of increase is slowing down – an increase of 8% is predicted for 2007 – the number of potential buyers is still significantly higher than the number of actual properties available. In simple terms, this means that demand for Spanish apartments for sale will continue, and prices will continue to rise, at, or above, the level of inflation for the foreseeable future. Even now, some 40% of Spanish property sold is for holiday accommodation, so there is still room for substantial growth in the market. Almeria apartments for sale currently cost, on average, some 15% less than equivalent properties in the UK, and the availability of attractive overseas mortgage rates has led many people to transfer their property interests to the region. In addition, Mojacar apartments for sale have performed best of all property investments in the Costa Almeria, with returns some 15% higher than the national Spanish average.