Hiking Trail: Las Huertas to Mojácar.

Itinerary Description:

The route begins at the Multipurpose Center, heading toward Camino Huertas Las Parras, where we’ll walk downhill until we reach the banks of the Aguas River.

This circular trail offers a glimpse into the history of this beautiful town as we stroll through the orchards and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the town of Mojácar.

We’ll see the ancient settlement of Mojácar “La Vieja,” which preserves remnants of our ancestors.
This route is recommended for all ages and abilities, whether on foot or by bike.

Mojácar La Vieja: Overlooking the Aguas River valley, this conical hill is a remnant of the first prehistoric settlement. (6th–7th centuries AD) Formerly known as Montem Sacrum (Sacred Mountain), this Argaric site was first settled by the Visigoths and later by Muslims, who called it Muxacra (Mountain on the Heights). A pyramidal mound next to the Aguas River that was supplied by one of the most impressive preserved cisterns from the ancient Kingdom of Granada.

Many authors agree that “Old Mojácar” was situated right at the cradle of the Argaric culture. (2000 years B.C.) It was the first on the Iberian Peninsula to take the form of an organized society. These people were skilled in bronze metallurgy. Their homes were situated atop a mountain and within walled settlements.

Las Huertas: An area of the municipality that bears witness to Mojácar’s agricultural past. The orange and olive groves are irrigated by water channeled through a canal carved into the Aguas River on its way to the sea.