Towns of South-East Spain - Costa Blanca North

Moraira

Moraira is a coastal town set in a sandy bay about 90 km north of Alicante airport and about the same distance south of Valencia airport. It’s a mountainous region so you will get some fantastic views of the bay as you drive down into the town. It’s a lush, green area and very picturesque. Within a 15 km radius you will find the lovely towns of Altea, Javea, Calpe, and Denia and although a complete contrast to Moraira, Benidorm is only 30km south. Moraira is well served by the local road network and motorway access is straightforward.

The beaches are a focal point and well maintained to EEC Blue Flag standard at all times throughout the year. The Moraira Club Náutico was built here in 1985 and has become an important feature of the town. The area averages 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and the average temperature is around 20 degrees.

Originally a small fishing village Moraira retains much of the charm from yesteryear. Fishermen still sail out in the early hours each day to return with their catch to sell at auction in the fish market.

Moraira has a really lovely marina around which you will find more than a half dozen Michelin recommended restaurants as well as some very cute bars and coffee shops. The harbour plays host to some very good fish restaurants and it’s a fabulous place chill out and watch folk wander by.

The weekly Friday market here is a favourite with residents and tourists alike. You’ll be amazed at the price of local produce compared with home prices and everything is so lovely and fresh. Moraira is also known for the growing of Muscatel grapes for wine making. There are some good leather goods here and clothes are very cheap. There are a number of gifts, jewellery and souvenirs stall as well.

There is a good mix of nationalities living in the area with a total population around 10,000 - predominantly Spanish people – who are always keen to use their English and very happy to help you out with your Spanish. Moraira loves its Fiestas and this is a great time to really mingle.

Permanent residents, holiday makers and a good many retired people enjoy the environment and the weather here. The area has a reputation for attracting wealthy residents and it’s fair to say that in some parts of Moraira property prices would indicate that to be the case. However there is a good range of property from 1 bedroom beach apartments to tailor made luxury villas overlooking the bay. A truly beautiful part of the Costa.

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