Aguilas Castle and a Foray to the Silver Mine

Do you want to have a perfect postcard of the Murcian coast? Using a wooden walkway that connects the beach with a large rock overlooking the sea, you reach the viewpoint, where scenery is incredible.
Whether it's in the afternoon or to watch the sunset over the horizon, the site will not disappoint.
To leave the car, there is space on the avenue that runs along the promenade.

On the top of the cliff and overlooking the bay of Levante and the coast of Aguilas, the castle's keep is preserved, a place where the historical evolution of the fortress since the 17th century is shown.
What is most worthwhile are the views from the lookout point, where the blue of the sea and the cliffs are visible.
To go up you have to leave your car in the parking at the base of the castle and then take the colorful stairs and lift to the top.
Open Hours: Open from 1 April to 15 September: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 13:00, 18:00 - 21:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 - 14:00, 18:00 - 21:00
Only Mondays in July and August are open, with the same opening hours as Tuesday to Friday.
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

The port is one of the most atmospheric places in Aguilas, where the mix of restaurants, bars and sculptures such as the Icarus sculpture in honor of the carnival of Aguilas, make it a great attraction.
If you have time, walk along the esplanade of the pier until you reach the end of the breakwater, and then return to the parking and continue the route.

A fortress designed by Carlos III to defend the Andalusian coast from attacks by pirates from the coast of Africa.
It still preserves its original 17th century horseshoe shape and stands high on the cliff overlooking the nearby islands and the Mediterranean.
Inside the castle is a museum exhibiting objects made from esparto grass, a fibre characteristic of the region. There is also a 3D video about the geode of Pulpi, although it is only a preview, as this silver mine will be visited at the next stop on the route.
Open Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 19:00
Parking space is available next to the fortress.

Once in Andalusia, the first stop is for lunch, and what better place to do it than in this traditional mesón. Excellent quality, abundant portions and good service.
Starters such as fried octopus, prawns with garlic or squid in virgin olive oil are spectacular.
As a main course, it is advisable to order fish, the grilled fish is an excellent alternative for sharing.
Please note that the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
There is parking space next to the restaurant.

A fabulous visit to what used to be a silver mine, walking for an hour and a half through its galleries as if you were a real miner, going up and down the whole time using spiral staircases.
The great jewel of the place and the reason why it is known worldwide is its mineral geode, unique for its dimensions that are close to 8 meters, which is surrounded by crystals.
To make the visit, you must make a reservation in advance on the official website of Geoda de Pulpí. There is a lift available for people with reduced mobility.
Open Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 08:30 - 13:30, 15:00 - 20:00

Arrive at the gateway to the Cabo de Gata Park, the village of Mojacar. There will be time to visit the historic center the next day, but taking advantage of the arrival, what better than to go to the fountain of La Mora, drink and recharge drinking water from its taps.
The fountain has the typical Andalusian decoration of flower pots on the walls. From a historical point of view it is important as it was here that the Moors who were occupying Mojacar surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs.
On the street next to the fountain, there is a place to park the car.

This large open air parking area allows you to leave your car for as long as you need to walk around the historic centre of Mojacar.
So you can leave it here, have dinner and sleep in the village, and pick it up the next day to continue on to Cabo de Gata.

With a large terrace overlooking one of the squares of Mojacar, it is an ideal place to taste the fusion of Andalusian, Moroccan, African and Arabic food.
It has typical dishes from these places such as cous-cous, lamb tajine, hummus and samosas, but it also offers salads, paellas and fish.
For dessert, you can try the chocolate soup or the baklava, a typical Turkish sweet.
Open Hours: All days: 11:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 00:00

Just walk a few steps from the restaurant to get to the place where you will spend the night. Modern, clean and colourful rooms with a delicious homemade breakfast.
The best thing about the hotel is the terrace, a place to completely relax and sit back and enjoy the views of the hills surrounding Mojacar.
The accommodation also has hammocks and a Finnish sauna to make the experience complete.