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Today was a lovely warm day in the south of Spain. It was also quite windy, making the temperature perfect for walking around. 

We spent most of our day exploring the small hilltop town of Mojácar. This white-washed picturesque town is a maze of streets, stairs, and shops… plenty to explore! This moorish town has had settlements since about 2000 BC.

Mojácar from below

Lots of boutiques

Exploring the little streets

A fun recent legend about the town is that it’s rumoured that Walt Disney was actually born here! This legend originated in the 1940s when some American businessmen came to Mojácar looking for the birth certificate of José Zamora, a man who was thought to actually be Walt Disney. Whether or not it’s true, it sure is interesting to think about!

Sprinkled all over the town is the symbol of el Indolo. This  image of a man was originally found in a cave in the surrounding area and dates to 2500 BC. Over time, el Indolo has become associated with good luck, protection, and warding off evil spirits. 

El Indolo on a column

El Indolo on a house number

For lunch, we chose a picturesque restaurant overlooking the valley. I had a refreshing gazpacho, which is a traditional cold soup made of fresh blended vegetables. It was very refreshing and perfect for a warm sunny day! If you’d like a taste this summer, I’ve found a simple gazpacho recipe here.

Traditional gazpacho
Lunch views

To round off our day, we went for a quick dip in the ocean! Although the wind gave us a little chill, the water was actually quite warm… but we didn’t stay in for too long since the waves were very big!

Sunset views on the beach



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