Moraira (provice of Alicante)

Moraira-Teulada

La Marina Alta is a great place to spend a restful few days. This area, in the north of the province of Alicante, is a mixture between the Costa Brava and la Costa Cálida. Mountains, pine trees and views over the Mediterranean sea in a peaceful rural setting where there is a large community of European residents (63% of the overall population) living alongside the locals who maintain their traditional way of life. The language spoken by the locals here is valenciano.

Moraira on the coast and Teulada inland are just a few minutes from eachother. Moraira used to be a small fishing harbour belonging to Teulada before it was discovered by foreigners seeking a home in the sun.

Hotels in Moraira

• Hotel Swiss Moraira - a very pleasant four-star hotel with friendly owners and a very good restaurant. See reviews and photos and book online.
• Al Zaraq - charming hotel and restaurant specialising in Lebanese food and good taste.
• Javea parador hotel - a lovely parador hotel in nearby Javea.
• Marisol Park - another small and very comfortable hotel with spa facilities and a very popular restaurant. See reviews and book online.
• Hotel Casas de Sant Jaume - a friendly 3-star hotel with very spacious rooms set in lovely surroundings just a few minutes drive from the beach.
• Villa Comodín - Hotel Villa Comodín in Moraira is set in pretty countryside with exceptional views of the 'Peñón de Ifach'. Villa Comodín is the work of Nati Galán from Asturia, and Felix Künsch from Switzerland. It is a small hotel with 5 rooms, a spa, a covered swimming pool, an outdoor pool and fantastic sea views which make staying here a very special experience. Rooms overlook the Peñón and Moraira. The food served at Villa Comodín is also one of its attractions, a curious mix of Asturian and Swiss food with a personality of its own. Its restaurant is popular both with locals and people from the surrounding towns and villages. For more reviews of hotels near Moraira see Hotels in Benidorm

Fiestas in Moraira: Moors and Christian fiestas take place on 16th, 17th and 18th June with day and night festivities and colourful processions. Moraira organizes a medieval fair with interesting stalls and handicrafts in August. And the area celebrates the Fiesta of Moscatel (moscatel is a popular desert wine made in this area of Spain) on the first weekend of September.

Where to eat in Moraira: This area has some of the best restaurants in Alicante province such Casa Pepa in Ondara, and Al Zaraq. Apart from these which really stand out there are many small restaurants and tapas bars to choose from. You can get a delicious English brunch or good local fare at Gata de Gorgos or Las Terraces de la Torre. For more reviews of restaurants near Moraira see: Restaurants in Alicante, and Restaurants in the Costa Blanca.

Beautiful places in Spain near Moraira: Benissa, Altea, Alcoy.