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Moraira
Base here 3 nights if you want a low-rise beach town with a car; skip it if you have no car or want nightlife — buses are twice daily.
Moraira is a former fishing village in the Teulada-Moraira municipality on the Costa Blanca, between Calpe and Xàbia. It stayed low-rise while Benidorm went vertical, so it suits couples, families and long-stay visitors who want beaches, coves and seafood rice rather than clubs. There is no town bus service and no tram station in the town, so a car or taxi decides how much you see.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), and the winter months if you want warm sea
- Airports
- ALC · VLC
- Nights
- 3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Moraira112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Moraira, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyMoraira is a low-crime resort town; the real risks are summer sun and sea, unlit coastal paths at night…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportALC Alicante-Elche (About 1 h by car to Moraira; no direct rail link to the town).
- Getting aroundThere is no public transport inside Moraira.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beercaña in a bar / can in a supermarket€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–20 (≈ US$10–25)
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€125 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ALC Alicante-Elche (About 1 h by car to Moraira; no direct rail link to the town) · VLC Valencia (About 1 h 30 min by car north along the AP-7)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Moraira: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
There is no public transport inside Moraira. Walk the centre and the coastal path; for everything else use a car, taxi or bike. The nearest TRAM light-rail station is in Teulada, about 5 km inland, with no bus link to the beach — take a taxi. Autobuses Ifach runs the L3 to Calpe roughly twice a day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Calpe and Penyal d'Ifac
goDoor to door: About 25 min by car; under 20 min by bus
Drive the N-332 or AP-7, or the L3 bus from Avinguda de Madrid
The rock's summit path needs a free timed booking in high season — check before you go.
Xàbia (Jávea)
goDoor to door: About 30–35 min
Drive north on the N-332 or AP-7
Old town, port and coves; pair with a lunch stop.
Dénia
goDoor to door: About 45 min by car
Drive north, or TRAM from Teulada with a change
Castle, port and the ferry to the Balearics.
Altea
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive south on the AP-7
White old town on the hill and a pebble beach.
Benidorm
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Drive south on the AP-7
The opposite of Moraira: high-rises and crowds. Go for a beach day, not for calm.
Teulada and the winery
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive or taxi inland, or TRAM to Teulada
Cooperativa Sant Vicent Ferrer tastings need a reservation.
Alicante
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive south on the AP-7
Better as an airport stop than a day trip from here.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre and Platja de l'Ampolla
Walk to the castle, the beach and most restaurants; best for a short stay without a car.
Portet and Cap d'Or side
Quieter coves and the footpath to the watchtower; 20–30 min walk or a short drive from the centre.
Teulada village
Inland, cheaper, near the TRAM station and the winery; you need a car or taxi for the beach.
Hills above Moraira (Cumbres del Sol, Paichi)
Villas and holiday rentals with pools and parking; nothing is walkable from here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × €125 | €375 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €110 | €660 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × €55 | €55 |
| Taxi Teulada TRAM station → Moraira centre1 × €15 | €15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €113 |
| Trip total≈ €206 per person per day, bed included | €1,238≈ US$1,500 |
Summer doubles with breakfast run higher; check
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunchWeekdays; check the board outside | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Arròs a banda or paella marinera, per personOften a two-person minimum; check | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Beer: caña in a bar / can in a supermarket | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Wine tour and tasting at the Teulada cooperativeReservation required; check | €12 (≈ US$14) |
| 5 km taxi | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No town bus: without a car or taxi, beaches outside the centre are hard to reach.
- The L3 bus to Calpe runs only about twice daily — check the timetable before you rely on it.
- Summer parking near Platja de l'Ampolla fills early; arrive before mid-morning.
- Rocky coves such as Cala de l'Andragó have no sand and uneven entry — wear shoes.
- Many restaurants close one weekday and shut between lunch and dinner; book in July and August.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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MorairaMoraira
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Moraira; the US has a consulate in Valencia, the UK and Ireland have consulates in Alicante and Valencia — check addresses before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Teulada TRAM → Moraira centre: about €15 (≈ US$18), 10–15 min
- L3 bus Calpe → Moraira, Autobuses Ifach: under 20 min, about twice daily (check)
- Car hire, one day, compact: €35–90 (≈ US$45–110) plus fuel (check)
Say or show
- Hola / Buenos días — Hello / Good day (OH-lah / BWEH-nos DEE-as)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-thee-as)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Tienen mesa para dos? — Do you have a table for two? (TYEH-nen MEH-sah PAH-rah dos)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-do pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
Tourist office: Avinguda de Madrid, 15, in the Espai La Senieta building.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moraira. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), and the winter months if you want warm sea · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for ALC: taxi and transfer bands, car-hire desks, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: castle and Ampolla, Portet and Cap d'Or, centre restaurants, Teulada village.
- Place pages with verified hours (Castell de Moraira, Torre del Cap d'Or, tourist office) and eat pages with closing days.
- Summer and storm fixtures so beach and cove pages can go green.