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About Moraira

Moraira now justifiably lives up to it's reputation as the "St. Tropez" of Spain. Two main reasons for this is that there are no buildings over 5 storeys allowed to be built, and this means there are no high-rise hotels and therefore no mass tourism. Secondly, the climate in the area is named as one of the top three most equitable climates in the world by the World Health Authority. Good quality shops, reasonably priced bars and restaurants are the ‘norm’. All three beaches in town are EEC Blue Flag approved, and offer a combination of lovely sand with many snorkelling opportunities. The beautiful beaches and promenades are amongst the prettiest to be found along the coast, and a Daily Mail article has named El Portet beach as the most beautiful on the east coast of Spain. Facilities devoted to walking, sailing, sub aqua, karting, golf and horse-riding offer sport and entertainment in and around the town, and the Friday market is a must. For the kids there is a permanent funfair.

The name Moraira is derived from the Arabic for Moorish princess, and in June each year the Moors and Christians Fiesta takes place during which a magnificent parade of Moorish and Christian groups vie for superiority, marching, dancing and riding through the streets dressed in wonderful, colourful costumes urged on by bands playing rousing and exotic music. There are many other "free" festivals during the summer season, street concerts, etc, designed for the discerning tourist.

A little about Moraira - The changing face of Moraira attracts and captivates both the holidaymaker and those wishing for a new lifestyle on the Costa Blanca. Although the sleepy little fishing village is no more, it still retains a wealth of charm, beauty, peace and friendly locals. Dotted with pine trees, bejewelled with sandy and rocky coves along the coast road, it uses the beautiful blue Mediterranean as its canvas.
Modern additions to the village, such as buildings, road systems etc have been thoughtfully planned and executed by the town hall, granting no permission for any high-rise structures to spoil the skyline.
Moraira has a wide choice of restaurants and bars to choose from in the town and surrounding area. You can find English, Italian, French, German and Spanish cuisine. So whether you are looking for a traditional Sunday lunch, or want to try a typically Spanish Paella, you are spoilt for choice. There are some great restaurants around the harbour, offering fresh locally caught fish, and some good priced Menu del Dias to be found. There is also a market in the main car park every Friday morning, where you can buy locally produced fruit and veg amongst many other things.
Moraira has its fair share of fiestas, the most famous being the Moors and Christians in June. People line the streets to watch the marching parades, listen to the bands, see the stunning, colourful costumes and generally have a good time. The firework displays are always excellent, and always very loud! The aqua firework display is beautiful, with fireworks being set off over Moraira's main beach.

Teulada, take a walk round the old part of town and discover the small, typically Spanish town of Teulada. Many restaurants here offer a traditional Spanish menu of seafood and rice dishes. Visit the San Vicente Ferrer wine cellar, offering some of the best local and regional wines.
A single track railway runs from Denia to Alicante, stopping at Teulada station, not too far from Moraira. This is a very scenic ride cutting through the mountains and following the coastline, giving some impressive views along the way.