With a population of 5,154, Mojacar is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mojacar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Mojacar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 57 km from Mojacar.
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Mojacar. The train journey from Mojacar to Seville takes 5h 30m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $94 for a 6h 26m trip.
Another option to get to Mojacar is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 233 km from Mojacar. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Centauro, among others, in Málaga.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mojacar, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Mojacar takes 418 km and will cost you around $67. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Mojacar Sopalmo, located 10 km from the city centre of Mojacar. Mojacar Macenas is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Rancho del Mar and Hotel Virgen del Mar.
Expect to pay $2.69 per litre in Mojacar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.18 and $42.90. The most frequently booked car type in Mojacar is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.