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Mojácar

Spain's most famous Almería hill village — whitewashed pueblo, long sandy beach, and one of the oldest British communities on the Costa de Almería.

Suited to: Retirees · Second-home owners · Holiday-rental investors · Remote workers · Families · Nature lovers

Costa
Costa de Almería
Province
Almería
Population
~7,386 permanent residents (INE, 2023).
Airport
Almería (~80 km)
Train
None. Bus and car only.

About this place

Mojácar is the best-known town on the Costa de Almería and arguably its crown jewel. The historic whitewashed pueblo — a maze of narrow lanes tumbling down a hillside — sits above a modern, flat beachfront strip called Mojácar Playa. Together they offer two very different lifestyles in one municipality.
The British community here is one of the oldest on this coast, dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. Unlike the newer resort developments further west, Mojácar grew organically as a bohemian and then retirement destination. This long history means there are established social networks, British-run businesses and a genuine sense of community.
For British relocation planners, Mojácar offers clear trade-offs. The pueblo is charming, cooler in summer and full of character — but it requires a car and has limited parking. The playa is flat, modern, beachfront and convenient, but can feel very seasonal. English is widely spoken in both areas, more so than in most of Almería province.

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Healthcare

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Admin & Documents

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Housing

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Cost of Living

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British Community

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Integrating Locally

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Daily Life

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Things to Do

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Last updated: 05/07/2026

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