Published 08 May 2026 | Real Estate & Economy

TL;DR: The former El Cantal campsite in Mojacar is set for redevelopment into a mixed-use area with hotel, commercial and possible residential elements, pending urban planning approval.

Former El Cantal campsite in Mojacar set for redevelopment

The long-closed El Cantal camping site in Mojacar is moving towards redevelopment, with plans to convert the coastal area into a mixed-use zone combining hotel, commercial and potentially residential space.

The site, located in the Los Lomos del Cantal area close to the beach, has remained largely unused for years, making it one of the last significant undeveloped coastal plots in this part of Mojacar.

What is planned for the site

Current plans point towards a combination of tourism facilities, retail space and housing, although the final balance will depend on planning approvals.

Initial activity on the site has already started with the creation of a parking area, aimed at easing congestion during the summer season.

Planning depends on PGOU changes

The project is linked to the adaptation of Mojacar’s PGOU (General Urban Development Plan) to align with the Andalusian land use law known as LISTA.

This process is expected to move forward around 2027, when the municipality plans to introduce targeted modifications to urban land classifications.

Until these adjustments are approved, large-scale development on the site remains conditional.

Why this area matters

El Cantal is not just another plot of land. The former campsite has historical significance as one of the earliest tourism sites in the area, attracting international visitors over several decades.

Its location, close to Punta del Cantal and the Mojacar coastline, also makes it strategically important in terms of future development.

At the same time, it represents one of the few remaining coastal spaces where large-scale changes are still possible.

What happens next

The immediate focus remains on planning approvals. Without the PGOU adjustments, the project cannot move into full development.

In the meantime, the use of the land as a parking area suggests a phased approach, where smaller interventions are introduced before any major construction begins.

The scale of the project, covering around 10 hectares, means that any future development will have a visible impact on this section of the Mojacar coastline.

Broader pattern

The redevelopment of El Cantal reflects a broader pattern in Mojacar, where older tourism infrastructure is being reconsidered and repositioned.

If the final outcome leans more towards tourism, residential use or a balance of both will depend largely on how the planning framework evolves over the coming years.

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