This charming place was a very small fishing village with few inhabitants. Whilst over the years in being 'discovered' many people have built villas in the surrounding hills the place still retains its original character . Unlike the big city some miles away this charming village does not have any high rise hotels and thus does not feature in the large Travel brochures. The whole area has one of the best climates in the world and has attracted settlers from all over, including the larger cities of Spain.
Although there is still a fishing harbour, the village itself has grown and now sports a large marina where vessels are berthed all year round. The Club Nautico at the far end of the marina welcomes visitors either to eat or take refreshments on the terrace. Prices are the same as village rates.
Most mornings there are auctions in the fish market and on Fridays there is a street market. This starts early and closes up around 1-2 pm. Finding a car parking space is the biggest problem on Friday mornings! Best idea is to leave the car short of the village and walk in. The Banks and shops are all busy on market day. There is a Sunday morning car-boot sale beside the large petrol station just as you leave Teulada. This also starts early and finishes up around 1 pm.
All the surrounding towns and villages have separate market days. Altea is on Tuesdays and this is worth a visit, the market stretches along the sea front with lots of stalls. A word of caution - keep tight hold of valuables, watch wallets in back pockets and handbags slung over shoulder etc,
There are some lovely beaches round about the Moraira area. The beach here is quite sheltered and can become busy in the height of the Summer. There are the usual beach-bars etc. Round the bay from Moraira there is a superb beach at El Portet also with bars and restaurants alongside.
Travelling inland it is well worth going through the Jalon Valley. This is agricultural country with almond/orange and lemon groves. The road can be quite narrow in places, especially through some of the villages. There are bodegas where you can have a wine tasting and purchase supplies at good prices. There is a very quaint bar called 'Hallelujah Bar' which merits a visit or two. Try the local muscatel. There is an open-air municipal swimming pool just across from the Hallelujah with changing facilities etc. at very reasonable rates. Mr. T's is a wel-known bar in the Tabaira area of Moraira. There are pool and snooker tables and they have a swimming pool for use of patrons at a srnall charge.
In the European Shopping centre there are various shops and bars including a Supermarket, butcher, ironmonger and fish'n chip shop. The bars all sell pub grub and some have entertainment on selected evenings.
For eating out there is a wide choice, not only in the village but in the surrounding area as well. Some places to note are:
Huang Zhou chinese restaurant which is on the coast road leaving Moraira towards Calpe, not too far from the village.
Practically next door is the Steak House where either beef or pork steaks come raw with a heated 'stone' to let you cook it yourself. Wine is not included but the bill usually works out around UK pounds 10 per head.
Good english food can be found at both El Cid and Captain Benbows in the village. There are lots of others, all worth trying, usually the prices are displayed, if not, watch out for costs of seafood and the usual pricey items.
Another good restaurant is Tico~Tico which is also on the coastal road from Moraira to Calpe quite far up, past a big Pepe Ia Sal Supermarket. It is signposted just after this shopping area and calls for a very sharp right hand turn to find the restaurant. An excellent a-course meal can be had for the equivalent of UK pounds 5 per head and this includes wine.
For a good day out take a car trip through Jalon Valley and stop off for lunch at one of the restaurants, favourites are Pepe's, Beni Rossa and La Solana but there are others. Lunches are 3 course and include wine and bread. The choice of main course depends on the cost of the meal, for example chicken will probably cost 1000 pts (UK pounds 5) while steak may cost 1800 pts (UK pounds 9) per head but you choose any starter and sweet you wish and the equivalent of half a bottle of wine each. It is recommended to reserve a table for lunch especially in the busy periods.
There are mountain passes through the Valley which take you to Altea or Benidorm. Although the routes are very scenic the roads can be narrow and the mountains high. A camera is essential on these trips.
Guadalest is a notable place of interest. This is a walled village high up in the mountains and the scenery is breathtaking.
Through the Jalon there are waterfalls called Cascada de El Algar and these, as well, are worth the trip.
For watersport fans Aqualandia Benidorm is an excellent day out. sessions and prices, good for kids.
There is a large hypermarket, 'Continiente', off the motorway near Benidorm at a place called Finestraat. Great food hall, just the place to stock up on the duty free.
Calpe, Altea and Javea are all on the coast and offer a good day out. There are lots of fish restaurants round about the port at Calpe just under the Penon de Ifach where you are plied with sangria to induce you to take a table. The prices can be very high so watch out!
And we can't forget our local pub the 'Traveller's Rest', the host is Mike and he knows what goes on and where. He has occasional entertainment in the evenings, usually advertised. The pub is dosed during the day except Saturdays and is also closed every Monday. Friendly clientele and all quite happy to keep you right as to what's on where, just ask.
Just relax and enjoy your break!
The villa owner's tips: "For car hire from the Airport (Alicante) I use a local Moraira Company called Mr. Car (fax from UK 003466490116) and I have been getting reasonably priced flights from a Company I found on teletext, Premier Leisure tel 0181 5973376 (+44 181 5973376 from outside UK). A club called Driveline (tel 01707 22300) do a really good deal on the ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Bilbao for car and passengers and then it is a 475 mile drive to Moraira." More information about Moraira and the area is here
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