Guide to Moraira

Moraira is a small coastal town between Benissa and Javea. With few hotels and an unspoilt coastline, Moraira is a favourite because of its tranquillity and pleasant family atmosphere.

The resort has two Blue Flag sandy beaches, both with fine white sand gently sloping into clean blue water, and perfect places to take the family for sunbathing and water sports.

This old fishing village has managed to retain a lot of its original charm. The main square is home to street-entertainers in the summer, and has a number of quaint boutiques and pavement cafes. A local market is held on Fridays just behind the town’s beach, where you can find good quality fresh produce as well as clothing, textiles, jewellery, leather goods and local handicrafts.

The new marina is home to many restaurants. Moraira has become known as one of the best places to eat on the coast. There are a number of fine international restaurants, many of them Michelin starred, and the general standard of local cuisine is very good. , whether you choose Paella or Arroz a la Banda.

Luxury villas sweep back from the coast among the almond plantations, orchards and pine trees, but all resort facilities are within easy reach. The countryside around Moraira is dotted with unspoilt villages in picturesque scenery waiting to be explored.

Local beach information…

Moraira - This little town has its own popular wide, gently-shelving sandy beach with shallow waters and a smaller beach in the adjacent hamlet of El Portet. Both beaches were awarded the prestigious Blue Flags for cleanliness and are safe for family bathing. Both have beach bars and restaurants which serve drinks, snacks and main meals. It is also worth exploring the many other coves and bays along the coast with sand or sand/shingle beaches.

Dénia - Les Marines and Les Bovetes are white sandy beaches to the north of the town. To the south lie a series of small coves with a rocky coast, a perfect place to go fishing, snorkelling or diving. At Les Deveses and Els Palmars are Blue Flag beaches with clean, safe water which is patrolled by lifeguards during high season. A good selection of bars and restaurants line the seafront, and the wide sand is perfect for football and volleyball. Climbing frames will keep the children busy, but you can also hire sail boats, dinghies and pedaloes.

Take time to go…

for something different - try paella negra (black paella) made with squid ink to give its characteristic black colour. Or try the regional Tapas (smaller dishes of food made for sharing) calameres rellepos, or squid stuffed with tomatoes, onion and ham.

travel through the almond and citrus groves of the Jalon Valley and find bodegas (wine cellars) where you can taste and buy wine at reasonable prices. The famous Jalon wines are the strong red and sweet mistela or muscatel wine.

take part in a fiesta – Moscatel in September, or the Moors and Christians in the second week of June. Experience this Spanish celebration with its processions, fireworks and music to dance the night away.

take the children to Mundomar animal (30 minute drive) for interesting marine life and exotic animals. Visit the dolphinarium, parrot show, bat cave, children’s adventure playground and much more.

visit the mountain-top fortress of Guadalest or the nearby ancient city of Murcia for a day of historical culture.

take the family to the Moraira go-kart track or an outing to Aqualandia near Benidorm for a day of fun in the waterfalls, rapids and slides.