The bay of El Portet with turquoise water, the sandy beach and white houses on the hills

Moraira and El Portet: things to do, beaches, getting here

Tips from the owner of Villas Moraira: the beaches, walks, day trips, outings with children and the way from the airport.

See the three villas

The bay of El Portet

8 km of coast · market on Fridays · Alicante airport 1 hour away by car

Moraira

Where is Moraira?

Moraira is a small, well-kept seaside town on the northern Costa Blanca, between the airports of Alicante and Valencia.

The former fishing village has no high-rise blocks and combines a compact centre, a marina, good restaurants and 8 kilometres of coast.

The view from the roof terrace at Villa Floris over Moraira to the sea

A terrace at Villa Renate looking out over the hills and the village

Beaches

The beaches: El Portet, L'Ampolla and Les Platgetes

Villa Renate and Villa Catherina are 400 metres from El Portet beach. Villa Floris is 700 metres from El Portet and from the beach in the centre.

El Portet: Moraira's best-known sheltered bay. You can hire a kayak or a SUP here, and there are guided trips to Cala Llebeig.
L'Ampolla: the big, child-friendly sandy beach.
Les Platgetes: ideal for snorkelling.
L'Andragó and Cap Blanc: good for swimming and snorkelling too.

Things to do

Things to do in Moraira

Enjoy the small centre with its many restaurants and little shops. Wander through the centre, past the fishing harbour and the marina, to the eighteenth-century Castillo de Moraira.

Visit El Portet and then walk up to the watchtower of Cap d'Or: a short but sometimes steep route with views over the bay. Or follow the coast on foot to Moraira.

Market and food

The market and eating out

Every Friday there is a market in Moraira, from 8 am to 2 pm.

Try the local rice dishes, fish, fideuà and moscatel wine from the surrounding valleys.

Walking and cycling

There are hundreds of walking routes, for young and old and for experienced and less experienced walkers. A few examples: Cap d'Or, the Cumbre del Sol, the Sierra de Bèrnia, the Peñón de Ifach, the Montgó and the Barranc de l'Infern.

Cyclists find coast roads and quiet back roads in the hilly hinterland, towards Benissa, Xaló and the Coll de Rates.

Around Moraira

Day trips nearby

With the driving time from Moraira, as the owner gives it.

Benissa, 15 minutes: the historic centre and a fine coastal walk.
Benitachell and the Cumbre del Sol, 15 minutes: spectacular cliffs, Cala Moraig and walking routes.
Jávea (Xàbia), 20 to 25 minutes: the old town, the harbour, the Arenal and Cala Granadella.
Calpe, 20 to 25 minutes: the promenade, the old centre and the Peñón de Ifach.
Xaló (Jalón), 25 to 30 minutes: wine, almond groves and the Saturday antiques market.
Dénia, 35 to 40 minutes: castle, harbour, old town and excellent food.
Altea, 35 to 45 minutes: the white old centre, the church square and art galleries.
Guadalest, 55 to 65 minutes: a mountain village with a castle and views over the reservoir.

With children

Moraira with children

At the villas a cot and a high chair are free. Outings nearby, with the driving time from Moraira:

DinoPark Algar, 45 to 50 minutes. Open from March to November.
Terra Natura, 40 to 45 minutes.
Terra Mítica, 40 to 45 minutes. A seasonal park.
Aqualandia, 45 to 50 minutes. Open only from late May to late September.
Oceanogràfic, 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 35.
The Fonts d'Algar waterfalls, 40 to 45 minutes.

Getting here

How do you get to Moraira?

Alicante-Elche airport (ALC): 95 km, about an hour by car. Usually the quickest and easiest choice.
Valencia airport (VLC): 125 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Both routes take the toll-free AP-7.
Car: Moraira is hilly, so for trips out your own car or a hire car is more practical. You can hire one from Victoria Cars, for example, outside the airport grounds at Alicante and Valencia.
Tourist information: Tourist Info Teulada-Moraira, Avenida Madrid 15, Moraira.

The villas