Moraira in Spain: The Best Beaches & Attractions!

Moraira is a picturesque holiday resort in the province of Alicante and a guarantee for an unforgettable and relaxing holiday in Spain. Despite tourism, this place has managed to maintain its authenticity and cozy ambience, which makes it an insider tip on the Costa Blanca. Not only the pretty old town, with the castle as a landmark, is worth seeing, also the beaches of Moraira are breathtakingly beautiful. On a holiday, you will enjoy an idyllic fishing village flair, good restaurants and tapas bars, beautiful bays and interesting attractions.

In this travel guide, we have put together all the important information and tips about Moraira in Spain. You will also find the best beaches, the most beautiful things to do and recommended accommodations at a glance.

Moraira

General information about Moraira

Moraira is located around 80 kilometers north of the provincial capital Alicante and around 166 kilometers south of Valencia. The municipality consists of two districts, Teulada 4 kilometers in the hinterland and Moraira located by the sea. In fact, the latter was a small fishing village only a few years ago, which has now developed into a particularly beautiful holiday town with a large marina.

Nevertheless, on big hotels and gigantic apartment houses, as one finds them, for example in Benidorm, was renounced here until today. Most of the accommodations are beautiful villas, neat vacation homes and family-run apartments as well as guesthouses. Many of them are not far from the sea and are ideal for a beach vacation.

Best Things to do in Moraira

The Cap d’Or watchtower and the fortress of Moraira, the so-called Castillo de Moraira, are considered the most important attractions of the resort. Once, the small 18th century Castillo de Moraira served as a defense against pirate attacks. Today you can enjoy a magnificent view of the harbor, the beach and the deep blue sea from there.

The picturesque waterfront promenade is also very charming, as is the old town of Moraira, where numerous good restaurants and hip tapas bars invite you to linger with a view of the sea. The promenade connects the beach Playa de l’Ampolla in the west with the beautiful marina in the eastern part of the port city.

Castillo de Moraira

Moraira

Moraira

The Amazing Beaches of Moraira

The beaches in Moraira are uniquely beautiful and are ideal for a beach holiday in Spain. In the holiday resort, but also in the surrounding area, there are some wonderful bathing spots and bays. From fine sandy beaches to natural bays with high rocks, everything can be found here.

Playa de l’Ampolla Beach

Playa de l’Ampolla is located right in the center of Moraira and is one of the most popular beaches in the village. A beautiful, gently sloping sandy beach awaits you here, which is particularly popular with families with children. The sea is wonderfully clear here and while swimming you can marvel at a fantastic view of the small castle Moraira. The promenade is situated behind the beach, where there are numerous cafés and restaurants.

Playa de l’Ampolla Beach

Playa del Portet Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in Moraira is the beautiful Playa del Protet, which is only 1.5 kilometers from the center of the port city. This picturesque fine sandy beach with its bright turquoise sea colors is one of the most impressive beaches on the entire Costa Blanca. Fantastic food and cool drinks are also provided here because there are some really fabulous restaurants and cafés on this beach. The perfect choice for a beach vacation in Moriara!

Tip: The Hotel MAÑET is only 100 meters from Playa del Portet and inspires with pool, chic design and the top location on one of the most beautiful beaches!

Playa del Portet Beach

Cala del Moraig Beach

Another dream beach and a real insider tip is the picturesque Cala del Moraig. Surrounded by spectacular rocks, this bay is a real eye-catcher. The sea is just spectacular and shines in the most divine sea colors. Due to the many stones and the clear water, the Cala del Moraig is ideal for snorkeling.

Tip: On the edge of Cala del Moriag there is a small sea cave, the Cova dels Arcs, which you should definitely visit on any trip.

Cala del Moraig Beach (Jaeva/Xabia)

Cova dels Arcs

Where to Stay in Moraira

There are some really lovely accommodations in Moraira. These are mostly apartments or holiday homes, but also some small, family-run hotels can be found here. Most of these accommodations are located either directly in Moraira or at the beautiful beaches in the immediate vicinity. Here are the best accommodations in Moraira that we can recommend for an unforgettable holiday…it’s worth a look!

• Apartment in a top location: The apartment Camalavi is in the city of Moraira and delights with a pool, fantastic facilities and a great location not far from the harbor and the beach.
• Boutique Hotel: The Hotel MAÑET near Moraira is 100 m from Playa del Portet and inspires with pool, a chic design and the TOP location on one of the best beaches on the coast!
• Large Apartment: The Moraira Beach is a beautiful, large vacation apartment with a fantastic view of the sea and also the small old town is not far away!
• Holiday Home: The El Portet Seaside Casa is a beautiful villa with a pool, located on the beach of Playa del Portet. This holiday home is in a perfect location overlooking the sea!

Find the best accommodation in Moraira:

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• Holidays to Costa Blanca in Spain

• 15 Unique Things to Do in Benidorm

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