The area of Moraira/El Portet
Vista Del Aguila is situated in El-Portet which is a small cove with a sandy beach with crystal clear waters, restaurants and a 5 minute walk from Moraira town and marina. It is a very attractive area with a lovely sea front and promenade, a very good variety of shops and restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. There is a lovely marina and two breathtaking beaches. The marina is surrounded by a range of restaurants and bars.
Moraira is a gem of a town just a short distant south of Javea on the coast of the central Costa Blanca and a 30 minute drive from Benidorm to the south. Formerly a quaint fishing village with stunning views across to el pennon de ilfach, the rock of Calpe, it now services much of the charm which has long attracted visitors and foreign residents. Rather than the tacky fish and chip type eateries of many resorts. Moraira is blessed with a wide selection of stylish cafes within its pleasant streets notably “Deli” on Calle Calatayud which serves up an interesting selection of home cooked dishes including inventive salads, curries from many nations and quiche dishes. For more authentic Spanish fare try the shaded las gaviotas in the main square which lies in the shadow of the town’s church. The main fish restaurants are located on the front overlooking the small port and fish market (la lonja) where fish auctions take place every morning at 10am except Sundays. Well worth seeing.
Playje de l’ampolla is Moraira only beach within comfortable walking distance of the centre lying just 500m from the fish market. Another more attractive option is playja Del Portet which is 1.5km north of the centre. This is the most chilled out spot you could ever wish for with golden sand, turquoise waters and a few little café bars overlooking the beach. For more extensive beaches it’s only a short drive to Javea and Denia where some of Spain’s finest beaches can be found. Beaches immediately south of Moraira are rocky rather than sandy but are excellent for snorkeling.
For Shopaholics Morairas weekly market takes place on Fridays and there’s another one every Wednesday on nearby Teulada. Teulada is actually the old town of Moraira and is well worth a visit to see Santa Catalina Church and the Divina Pastora Chapel amongst others. You can also sample some of the regions wines at the San Vicente Ferrer wine cellar. The muscatel festival in early September is another good time for a tipple.
Many years ago, Moraira was a coastal hamlet, within the municipality of Teulada where the local fisherman lived and stored their boats and nets. Very little remains except the castle and the parish church which have both been restored.
The local authority has prevented the development, characteristic of other Spanish coastal resorts by exerting strong planning control since the beginning.
The terrain slopes gently down from the pine clad foothills to the coast providing views of the coastline uncluttered with high rise buildings.
The Moraira valley is the convergent point of several mountain streams. Over the ages they have deposited their rich alluvial soil on the valley bottom. Even during the driest August weather, the water flows across the beach and into the sea and thanks again to the foresight of the local authority, the Moraira valley has been designated as green belt.
The foothills of Moraira provide both a natural cortex for cooling summer sea breezes and shelter from the harsh winter weather from the North.
Distances
| Nearest Airport |
Alicante at 80 kilometers |
| Nearest Beach |
El Portet 1.5 kilometers |
| Nearest Motorway |
A7 junction 63 at 8 Kilometers |
| Nearest Ferry Port |
Denia at 30 Kilometers |
| Nearest Railway |
Teulada at 7 Kilometers |
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