Moraira guide
Moraira is a small coastal village on the Costa Blanca with quiet coves, a lively harbour and a remarkable number of good restaurants. These are our tips, gathered over the years we have been coming here.
Our favourites around Moraira.
Playa del Portet
Sheltered little beach with shallow water — a favourite with families with young children. Dine on the bay at Le Dauphin.
Cala l'Andragó
Atmospheric cove with Bar La Cabana: sunsets, cocktails and a vibe that feels like Ibiza.
Harbour and Castillo
An evening stroll along the marina, fresh fish at the restaurants and the 18th-century fort overlooking the sea.
Cala Llebeig
Wild, unspoilt cove — about a 25-minute hike down through the ravine. Sturdy shoes recommended.
Cala Granadella
Repeatedly voted Spain's most beautiful beach, twenty minutes' drive. Come early and rent a kayak.
Eating out
From Billy's by Miquel Ruiz to A Lot on the beach: our top 10 is in the Moraira guide.
Our top 10 in Moraira.
For such a small village, Moraira eats remarkably well. These are our favourites — all just minutes from the villa. Booking ahead is wise in high season.
- 01
Le Dauphin
Refined dining on the bay of El Portet. Book a table at the edge of the terrace, around sunset.
- 02
Billy's by Miquel Ruiz
Tapas like little works of art, run by the son of top chef Miquel Ruiz. Tucked under the trees just outside the village.
- 03
Carvón
The talk of the village since 2024: Spanish classics reimagined as refined tapas, with local produce.
- 04
The Food Bar
Sea views all day, from breakfast until late. Mediterranean with a fusion twist and warm service.
- 05
Olea by SERAWA
Tradition close to the sea: honest flavours and local produce, at hotel SERAWA.
- 06
El Rincón de Moraira
Thirty years of Ramón, with his children in the kitchen. For many, the best paella in the region.
- 07
Capri
Italian and Japanese under one roof: from pasta to sushi, ideal when not everyone wants the same.
- 08
Tasca Moraira
Tapas where the Spanish eat. No fuss, just excellent — come around 2 pm or 9 pm.
- 09
Bar La Cabana
On the bay of Cala l’Andragó: sunsets, DJs and cocktails with your feet in the sand.
- 10
A Lot
Top 5 on TripAdvisor. A short menu that never disappoints — and unlimited grilled prawns on Sundays.
Moraira’s restaurant scene changes fast; check opening hours before you set off. Want more buzz? L’Arenal beach in Jávea is 15 minutes away.
A village that chose to stay small.
Moraira is one of the few places on the Costa Blanca that never built upwards. A local planning rule keeps buildings low, so the village has kept its open views, its calm and its whitewashed character — no apartment blocks on the seafront, just villas among the pines.
For such a small village, the food is remarkable: from inventive tapas and refined kitchens to honest fishermen’s restaurants along the marina. We’re happy to share our list of favourites with every guest.
And if you want more buzz, Jávea is a 15-minute drive away. Along l’Arenal beach you’ll find a promenade of beach clubs, terraces and restaurants — out for the evening, then back to the quiet of Sol Park.
Low-rise, open views
No high-rise on the coast: the village deliberately chose villas and low buildings.
Punching above its weight
Dozens of restaurants, from creative tapas to fresh fish at the harbour.
Jávea, 15 minutes away
L’Arenal, the harbour district and the nightlife — close enough for a night out.
Over 300 days of sunshine
One of Europe’s mildest climates, in autumn and winter too.
History and sights
Moraira began as a cluster of fishermen's cottages around a natural harbour, below a fort built to guard the coast against pirates. The village belongs to the municipality of Teulada, a few kilometres inland, and the first tourists only arrived in the 1960s. Much of that history is within walking distance or a short drive of the villa.
- Castillo de Moraira
A small 18th-century coastal fort on a rock above l'Ampolla beach. The Bourbon coat of arms above the gate bears the year 1742. From the square beside it you look across the bay to the Peñón de Ifach. - Cap d'Or watchtower
One of the 16th-century lookout towers along the Valencian coast, built to spot pirate ships in time. The waymarked trail (SL-CV 51) starts at El Portet: about an hour there and back, with views as far as Ibiza on clear days. - Cova de les Cendres
On the same headland lies a cave with traces of human settlement from the Palaeolithic and Neolithic, one of the most important archaeological sites on this coast. Easy to combine with the walk to the tower. - Teulada and moscatel
The old centre of Teulada, about 10 minutes by car, is a protected historic site with the fortified 16th-century church of Santa Catalina. In the 19th century the region lived from exporting moscatel raisins; the riu-raus, arched galleries where the grapes were dried, still dot the countryside. Taste the sweet mistela at a local bodega. - Moros y Cristianos
In June the village re-enacts the conquest and reconquest of the fort, with a landing on l'Ampolla beach, music, fireworks and a grand parade. The patron saint festivities follow in July, including a procession at sea for the Virgen del Carmen on 16 July.
Day trips nearby
- Jávea (about 15 minutes): old town, harbour and the wide beach of l'Arenal.
- Calp (about 20 minutes): the Peñón de Ifach, a rock over 300 metres high, with a path to the top.
- Altea (about 35 minutes): white old town on a hill with the blue-domed church.
- Guadalest (about an hour): mountain village with a castle high on the rocks and views over a turquoise reservoir.
- Dénia (about 30 minutes): castle, harbour and the famous red prawns.
The weather month by month
Moraira has a mild Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and soft winters. These are the long-term averages.
| Month | Max. temperature | Sea | Days with rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16° | 14° | 13 |
| 2 | 16° | 14° | 11 |
| 3 | 18° | 14° | 11 |
| 4 | 20° | 15° | 10 |
| 5 | 23° | 18° | 9 |
| 6 | 26° | 22° | 6 |
| 7 | 29° | 25° | 3 |
| 8 | 30° | 26° | 4 |
| 9 | 28° | 25° | 6 |
| 10 | 23° | 22° | 10 |
| 11 | 19° | 19° | 10 |
| 12 | 16° | 16° | 12 |
Source: long-term averages from Weather2Travel (CRU, Met Office, KNMI).
- Spring (March–May): ideal for hiking, cycling and golf, with pleasant temperatures and few crowds.
- Summer (June–August): beach and swimming weather; best to play sport early in the morning or after six.
- Autumn (September–November): the sea is still warm and it is quieter; October is the wettest month.
- Winter (December–February): mild and sunny, perfect for golf and long walks.
More about Villa Solpark
Check-in between 4 pm and 10 pm, check-out before 10 am.
Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heated pool, washing machine and dryer, high chair and travel cot on request.
No pets, no smoking, no parties. Quiet hours from midnight to 8 am.
Rentals and guest service by Time Out Spain — over 25 years on the Costa Blanca, Airbnb Superhost.
Directly with the local management. Prefer a platform? The same villa is also listed on Micazu and Airbnb.