Moraira

Moraira was first established as a quiet fishing village, and together with nearby Teulada it is often referred to as Teulada-Moraira. The town is very popular with foreign visitors and retirees, and its population balloons in the summer. However, unlike other Costa Blanca settlements – most notably Benidorm – the community has not been marred by high rises and overdevelopment, and steps have been taken to protect the area's native pine groves.

• Oficina de Turismo

  phone: +34 965 745 168
  address: Avinguda de Madrid, 15

By bus

From Calp, Autobuses Ifach (tel. +34 965 835 591) runs the L3 bus twice daily, stopping at the on Avinguda de Madrid, a short distance from the tourist information office. From Calp the trip takes just under 20 minutes; a timetable can be viewed and downloaded here.

By rail

• Estación del TRAM

  phone: +34 900 720 472
  address: Camí de la Estació
  Tram Alicante (el Trenet) operates a light rail train connecting all major settlements along the coast between Dénia and Alicante, with the exceptions of Moraira and Xábia; the nearest tram station is in the neighbouring municipality of Teulada. To reach Moraira from this point travelers will need to hire a taxi or have a car available. For those arriving from Alicante, a changeover in Benidorm to L9 (line 9) is required. For travelers with smartphones, there is a helpful official app (iPhone and Android) with a route planner and timetables. Guide dogs and small pets in carriers are permitted.

There is no public transportation service in Moraira. There is a (tel. +34 965 744 281) on Avinguda de Madrid, and the tourist information office maintains an online list of local car and motorbike rental agencies.

• Castell de MorairaThe fortress was built in the mid 18th-century as part of a coastal network defensive system against Barbary pirates. The structure was restored in the 1980s.

• Torre del Cap d'OrThe circular 16th-century watchtower was built to defend the coast from pirates, and has some great views of the surrounding area. It was fully restored in 1980.

Beaches

• Platja de l'AmpollaThe blue-flag beach is the most urban and popular in the area. Services here include lifeguard stations, toilets and showers, lounger and umbrella rentals, watersport facilities, disabled access, and restaurants.

• Platja de les PlatgetesTwo adjoined smaller urban beaches, also blue-flag. Has a boat ramp, lifeguard stations, toilets and showers, rental facilities for loungers and umbrellas, and a promenade.

• Platja del PortetThe blue-flag sandy beach is good for swimming as well as kayaking, and the footpath to the Torre del Cap d'Or begins here. Services in the summer include lifeguard station, toilets, showers, boat rental facility, and nearby restaurants.

• Cala de l'AndragóA quiet, rocky cove popular for diving, snorkeling, and fishing. Has a lifeguard station and nearby restaurants.

Performing arts

• Auditori de Teulada-Moraira

  phone: +34 965 740 445
  address: Carrer d'Orba, 2
  The striking building was designed by Spanish architect Francisco Mangado Beloqui, and completed in 2011. It is a venue for classical music, musicals, and dance performances. Tickets can be purchased online, at the (Teulada City Hall) (M-F 08:30-15:00), and at the tourist information office.

Street markets

• Mercado de Artesanía

  address: Avinguda de la Paz, s/n
  An outdoor market featuring local handcrafts and souvenirs.

• Mercadillo de Moraira

  address: Ctra Moraira-Calpe
  A good place to pick up local produce as well as other odds and ends.

• Mercadillo de Teulada

  address: Carrer d'Alacant
  Another weekly street market, good for food and other supplies.

• Rastro de Teulada

  address: Ctra CV740
  A market for second-hand items and antiques.

• Rastro de Jalón

  address: Paraje del Azud
  Another second-hand market.

Given Moraira's history as a fishing village, the local cuisine mostly focuses on seafood, with arròs a banda (Spanish: arroz a banda) and paella marinera (paella de marisco) being favourite dishes.

• Restaurante Antoniet

  phone: +34 965 744 016
  address: Avinguda de la Paz, 18
  Since 1957 the restaurant has served traditional Valencian rice-based dishes, with a focus on seafood.

• Restaurante Ca Pepe

  phone: +34 965 743 311
  address: Carrer Haya, 51
  The highly-regarded, family-run restaurant serves creative meals. Reservations can be made online.

• Restaurante Montevideo

  phone: +34 631 688 643
  address: Ctra Cumbres del Sol, 85
  A favorite for meat.

Groceries

• Pepe la Sal Moraira

  phone: +34 366 491 599
  address: Carrer les Vinyes
  Moraira's largest supermarket, has a butcher and delicatessen and offers home delivery.

• Pepe la Sal Moraira-Teulada

  phone: +34 965 744 086
  address: Ctra Moraira-Teulada, km .5
  Has a butcher and delicatessen and offers home delivery.

• Supercor Expres

  phone: +34 965 743 015
  address: Ctra Moraira a Calpe, 1
  More of a convenience store, the shop has correspondingly higher prices.

• Supermercado Masymas

  phone: +34 966 490 779
  address: Plaça Paichi, s/n
  Has a full butcher and cheese counter.

The Alicante wine-growing region is designated as a Spanish Denominación de Origen. The area near Moraira and Teulada is known especially for Moscatel Alicante, a pale white wine, and for mistela, a sweet dessert wine, both made from Muscat grapes.

• La Cooperativa Agrícola Sant Vicent Ferrer

  phone: +34 965 740 051
  address: Avinguda de las Palmas, 32
  The cooperative represents over 100 small producers, and sells a range of muscatel, mistela, vermouth, and other red wines. It also offers guided winery tours and wine tastings on M W F at 10:00 and 18:00, and Sa at 10:00; reservations required.

There is a large number of holiday apartments and villas available to rent.

Camping

• Camping Moraira

  phone: +34 965 745 249
  address: Camino del Paellero, 50
  Can accommodate tents and caravans, and has bungalows. Facilities include a pool and restaurant. Pets accepted.

Hotels

• Boutique Hotel La Sort

  phone: +34 966 491 949
  address: Avinguda de la Paz, 24
  The small beach-side hotel has a number of rooms with sea views. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, nonsmoking rooms, and a highly-regarded onsite restaurant which can accommodate special diets on request. All rooms have coffee machines and free beach towels, and bike rental service is available.

• Hotel Los Limoneros

  phone: +34 966 491 727
  address: Carrer de Mar Norte, 20
  Facilities include nonsmoking rooms, pool, snack bar and garden; all rooms have a small kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi and free parking.

• Swiss Hotel Moraira

  phone: +34 965 747 104
  address: Carrer Haya, 175
  Has an onsite restaurant, nonsmoking rooms, pool, spa, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pets permitted on request.