Visit Moclín
Moclín is a good choice for a day out or for a holiday. Here are some top things to do:

 
 
 
 
 
1 Visit the castle. It’s free of charge at any time of the day. The views are incredible. Children will need supervision as there are some dizzying drops.
2 Explore the museum. It costs 3 Euros and you will need to contact the owner, Manolo to make an appointment beforehand. It’s usually best to phone at least one day in advance. His number is 689 11 81 16. The museum collection is interesting and varied. Where else can you see a contraceptive for sheep made from esparto grass?
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Spend some time in the Posito del Pan. The 17th century granary also belongs to Manolo. Not only is it a beautiful building, it is filled with an eclectic poster collection and the works of Manolo himself. He is a sculptor in metal and some of his work is for sale. In the centre of the Posito is an open fireplace and in winter, if you are lucky, he might light the fire and offer you a little something to keep out the cold. Contact Manolo (in advance) on the above number.
4 Visit the church. The church itself is fairly simple and unadorned. It dates from the 17th century. The painting of Jesus (Cristo del Paño) which is displayed above the altar is much beloved by the people of Moclín and has its devotees all over Spain. It is thought to possess healing powers and thousands of pilgrims come to visit Moclín on 5 October every year. On this day the painting is taken from the church. Decorated with flowers it is carried through the village for all to see.

Opening hours are:
Summer Winter
10.30 to 12.30 11.00 to 13.00
17.00 to 19.00 16.00 to 18.00

The church is closed on Thursdays. On Sundays Mass is from 11.00 am
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Put on your walking shoes. There are some fabulous walks around Moclín. The most notable is the Camino Mozarabe which passes through Moclin. This is one of the walks of Saint James (Sant' Iago) It starts in Granada and goes all the way to Santiago de Compostella in the north of Spain. For further details look at the official website: www.csj.org.uk/route-camino-mozarabe.htm

Try one of the walks on our website. We will be adding more in future so check it out regularly. Please let us know if you have a favourite walk and we will add it to our list.

Please take care when walking in or around Moclin. If you are walking along a road used by traffic, be aware that cars may come speeding around bends. The paths can be quite dusty and there are loose stones and rocks, so take extra care not to slip when walking up or down a slope. A stick is a good idea and so are boots, sunscreen/ hat and a mobile phone. Take a bottle of water. Because of the altitude, you will need to drink more than you normally would when on a walk.
6 Take a course. From autumn 2008 visitors will be able to come to Moclín for painting holidays, writers workshops and coaching weekends, intensive Spanish courses for beginners and intensive English courses for all levels. To find out more email us at: info@moclintourism.com
 

Eating Out

At the moment there is a choice of 2 places to eat out in Moclín. By autumn 2008 we hope the number to have doubled.
You can eat out in Bar Califato, Plaza de España. Tapas and bar snacks are available (calamares and salad, kebabs, black pudding, chips, fried eggs, filled baguettes).
Meson Colo, by the park has a restaurant area. It’s owner, Paloma cooks traditional Andalusian food, such as “patatas a lo pobre”, paella and Spanish omelette. To book in advance call: 958 403 026

Of course there are other restaurants in nearby villages, including Rincon de Marcelo and Zapps in Tozar and the Escudo de Granada in Puerto Lope.
 

Where to stay

Casa de la Placeta del Rincón is the place to stay in Moclín. 6 self catering apartments, sleeping 2/3 people each are available throughout the year. The apartments are housed in a 17th century building which used to be a lodging house for soldiers at the time of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Beautifully and sensitively restored, the building retains many original features. In summer guests can use the plunge pool and outdoor patio. Costs from 35 euros per person per night.

To book, email: Casadelaplaceta