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Place in Valencian Community, Spain
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Moraira is an upscale seaside resort on the Costa Blanca, Alicante (province).
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Castillo de Moraira / Moraira Castle
The fortress was built in the mid 18th-century as part of a coastal network defensive system against Barbary pirates. The structure was restored in the 1980s.
Torre del Cap d'Or / Cap d'Or Tower
The circular 16th-century watchtower was built to defend the coast from pirates, and has some great views of the surrounding area. It was fully restored in 1980.
Playa de la Ampolla
The blue-flag beach is the most urban and popular in the area. Services here include lifeguard stations, toilets and showers, lounger and umbrella rentals, watersport facilities, disabled access, and restaurants.
Playa de les Playetes
Two adjoined smaller urban beaches, also blue-flag. Has a boat ramp, lifeguard stations, toilets and showers, rental facilities for loungers and umbrellas, and a promenade.
Playa del Portet
The blue-flag sandy beach is good for swimming as well as kayaking, and the footpath to the Torre del Cap d'Or begins here. Services in the summer include lifeguard station, toilets, showers, boat rental facility, and nearby restaurants.
Cala L’Andragó
A quiet, rocky cove popular for diving, snorkeling, and fishing. Has a lifeguard station and nearby restaurants.
The striking building was designed by Spanish architect Francisco Mangado Beloqui, and completed in 2011. It is a venue for classical music, musicals, and dance performances. Tickets can be purchased online, at the Teulada Ayuntamiento (Teulada City Hall) (M-F 08:30-15:00), and at the tourist information office.
Since 1957 the restaurant has served traditional Valencian rice-based dishes, with a focus on seafood.
The highly-regarded, family-run restaurant serves creative meals. Reservations can be made online.
A favorite for meat.
Moraira's largest supermarket, has a butcher and delicatessen and offers home delivery .
Has a butcher and delicatessen and offers home delivery .
More of a convenience store, the shop has correspondingly higher prices.
Has a full butcher and cheese counter.
Bodega Teulada
The cooperative represents over 100 small producers, and sells a range of muscatel, mistela, vermouth, and other red wines. It also offers guided winery tours and wine tastings on M W F at 10:00 and 18:00, and Sa at 10:00; reservations required.
Can accommodate tents and caravans, and has bungalows. Facilities include a pool and restaurant. Pets accepted.
The small beach-side hotel has a number of rooms with sea views. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, nonsmoking rooms, and a highly-regarded onsite restaurant which can accommodate special diets on request. All rooms have coffee machines and free beach towels, and bike rental service is available.
Facilities include nonsmoking rooms, pool, snack bar and garden; all rooms have a small kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Has an onsite restaurant, nonsmoking rooms, pool, spa, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pets permitted on request.
handcrafts market
An outdoor market featuring local handcrafts and souvenirs.
Moraira street market
A good place to pick up local produce as well as other odds and ends.
Teulada street market
Another weekly street market, good for food and other supplies.
Teulada flea market
A market for second-hand items and antiques.
Jalón flea market
Another second-hand market.
There is no public transportation service in Moraira. There is a taxi stand (+34 965 744 281) on Avinguda de Madrid, and the tourist information office maintains an online list of local car and motorbike rental agencies.
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