The area of Moraira/El Portet
Vista Del Aguila is situated in the
hills of El-Portet which is a 25 minute walk down to El-Portet 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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