Situated along the coastline of northern Costa Blanca, Moraira is an awesome town, within the municipality of Teulada, in La Marina Alta District, in Alicante Province. Earlier a typical fishing resort across the El Penon de Ifach – an impressive rock of Calpe, Moraira has now been transformed into an upmarket retirement as well as holiday resort. Peacefully set amid mountainous ranges in a sheltered bay, Moraira has Javea to the north and Calpe to the south. Moraira boasts a rich history, dating back to the 13th century, during which Teulada was founded as a result of the Christian reconquest.
Foremost of Moraira’s attractions is its striking blue flag sandy beaches. Most spectacular of the Moraira beaches is the Platja de l'Ampolla, which is just 500 m from the fish market. It is not only great for grown-ups but also for kids.
Platja del Portet is another great beach, which is the most chilled out spots in the region. For snorkeling freaks, excellent facilities are available at the Playa L’ Andrago – a 100m pebbled beach.
Popular beaches in Moraira also include Plagates and L’Andrago with superb facilities. All of the aforesaid beaches are dotted with some of the finest restaurants, café, bars, and pleasant as well as exciting nightlife. Many of the restaurants, such as La Sort and the Dauphin, organize a Gourmet festival in autumn and are of international standards.
Perhaps, for this reason, Moraira is sometimes referred to as a center of gastronomy.
Places of interest in Moraira also include Ermita Divina Pastora – a stunning chapel noted for its bell tower in baroque style and gates reminiscent of the Renaissance period; La Cova de Cendres - a cave of Palaeolithic era where you can find the remains of ancient people; Ermita Sant Vicent Ferrer – a chapel constructed during the 18th century, characterized by dome with multi-colored roofing tiles and an altar with a 16th century portrait of Vincent Ferrer and a statue of the Eternal Father; Wallfahrskapelle der Font Santa – also an impressive chapel built in memory of the holy one, Vincent Ferrer; and Morro Castellar and Punta Cap d’Or with the remains of the Iberian period.
In addition, attractions cover the jury and justice courts, built during the 17th century, and Nautical Club, apart from a range of water sport companies, providing superb options for activities like sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and sailing. Besides, the place is much regarded for its weekly market organized on every Friday, where everything from fish, produce, vegetables to premier clothes and purses can be purchased.
Moraira also hosts many fiestas, among which the most magnificent is the Fiesta of the Christians and Moors, held in commemoration of Santisimo Cristo, during the second week of June. Also, famed is the fisherman’s fiesta held in honor of Virgen del Carmen, whose focal point is fireworks.
Moraira has excellent road communication, and is easily reachable from Alicante and Valencia airports, which are 80 km and 110 km respectively. Further, the place is within close proximity to such prominent tourist resorts as Denia, Altea, and Benidorm.
