Mirador de la plaza nueva, Ermita Nuestra Señora de los Dolores and the cave of mariquita la posá. · Mojácar

Heart of Mojácar, the Plaza Nueva offers unique views of the valley, the river Aguas and neighboring villages. Next to it stands the Ermita de los Dolores, from the 16th century. Further down, the Cave of Mariquita la Posá holds a legend: a brave young woman who, in order to save the town from the plague, stole the remedy from an alchemist. Since then, it is said that her enchanted spirit lurks on moonlit nights. A corner full of history, magic and popular tradition.