Nestled in a pretty bay on the south-east coast of Spain, the
small resort town of Moraira is an oasis of traditional charm on
the busy Costa Blanca, a favoured holiday spot and retirement
haven. Moraira has grown from a small fishing village into an
attractive resort surrounded by luxury villas without losing its
Spanish character, which is entrenched in its impressive marina,
variety of shops, colourful weekly markets, atmospheric old town,
and its waterfront restaurants and bars. The resort is easily
accessible, being equidistant (about 62 miles/100km) by motorway
from both Alicante and Valencia airports. For those who enjoy a
taste of the high life, it is also within easy reach by car or bus
of the busier, glitzier Costa Blanca resorts of Javea, Calpe and
bustling Benidorm. The countryside around Moraira offers some
lovely scenery dotted with unspoilt villages to explore. The
relaxed traditional ambience of Moraira does not mean there is not
plenty to occupy holidaymakers. The resort boasts two main beaches
with Blue Flag status, separated by a promontory crowned with a
medieval fortress: clean and sandy beaches shelve gently and safely
into the aquamarine depths. There are also plenty of sport and
leisure facilities on offer. When it comes to holiday weather,
Moraira claims an average 325 days of sunshine a year, and
temperatures that stay constantly pleasantly warm, sea breezes
ensuring that it is never sweltering in summer, and the surrounding
mountains protecting the town from the chilly winter winds.
