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What is this about Moraira?
Moraira is a tourist town known for its crystal-clear water beaches, and for its quiet and safe environment for families.
It is a small town located on the Costa Blanca that is part of the municipality of Teulada in the Marina Alta of Alicante.
Where is Moraira?
Located just 1 hour from Alicante airport and 1 hour and 20 minutes from Valencia airport. It is reached by car from the A-7 motorway, taking the Teulada-Benissa exit.
Moraira has several beaches and coves with crystal clear waters that are impressive just seeing them. The most important are Playa del Portet, with calm waters, a beach sheltered by the Cap d’Or cape, where there is a 16th century watchtower that can be visited on a trekking walk.
Although temperatures in summer can reach 35º, winter is mild with an average of 18º in the day and 10º at night, which is why it is so interesting for those who flee the cold. It rains sporadically, so it is usually sunny most of the year.
Moraira cristal-clear water beaches
The main reason why Moraira has faithful tourism is for its quite and crystal-clear water beaches, such as the beach of l’Ampolla, which is larger, and which has several services: lifeguards, sun loungers, surveillance, parks for children, beach bar, disabled access, etc., next to the Moraira Castle, a jewel of the 18th century, which can be visited all year round.
Rest of the coves, such as Cala Andragó, have more limited access, but are famous for their crystal-clear waters and their restaurants and bars with exquisite views of the sea right next to it, where you can have a wonderful time.
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What to do in Moraira
International restaurants and bars
Something curious about Moraira are the restaurants, as well as the traditional Mediterranean food restaurants where you can eat paella, arroz a banda or black rice; There are also all kinds of restaurants specializing in international food: Spanish, English, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese, German, Italian, French, Latin American, and they are served by natives of these countries.
Also has multiple bars and venues with spectacular views or good live music.
This gastronomic diversity shows the great cultural variety of the place, its population, mainly international, of about 10,000 inhabitants and can triple in summer, which also makes it a special place where people are open and friendly, usually have a good treatment to all foreigners and many languages are spoken.
Nautical and sports activities for the whole family
Some other activities that can be carried out in Moraira are the aquatic ones, Moraira has a Nautical Club with more than 600 places for boats. There are also activities such as regattas, rowing, diving, fishing, swimming, etc.
In addition, in 2019 it has been part of the cycling tour of Spain and there are many companies that offer cycling tour services.
It also has hiking trails, which are shared by its neighboring municipalities of Benissa and Benitachell.
Come to know Moraira! You can taste the classic Mistela liquor of the area, made with the famous sweet Muscat grape, which is harvested in all the vineyards of the region.
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Cultural and employer activities
The town of Teulada, the municipal seat of Moraira, has a walled gothic urban center, and an auditorium with constant international events.
It also has a party atmosphere, mainly in June with the Moors and Christians festivities, and the patron saint festivities in July and August.
Moraira is located between the cities of Calpe and Jávea, also famous for their beaches and their tourist environment and many activities. The nearest shopping center is 30 minutes away by car, Portal de la Marina in Ondara with fashion stores, cinema and restaurants.
Those of us who live and work in Moraira know that it is a jewel, and we consider this place to be a quiet, peaceful, and special paradise. We recommend it!