If you have already uploaded a photo to your Instagram in the omnipresent Cove of Portitxol of Javea , if you have fallen in love with Altea out of season or if you have traveled the most gastronomic Calpe but you still don't know Moraira … Traveler, we have something for you.
Although we have already done so, we cannot mention Moraira without Teulada: the first is a district of the second. Teulada-Moraira , which is the name of our new Mediterranean crush, in the region of the High Navy , has as neighboring towns Benissa , to the Poble Nou de Benitatxell (which will sound familiar to you because of its very blue Cala Moraig ) Already Gorgos cat .
The historical complex of Teulada walled gothic, declared Well of Cultural Interest , is also worth a visit, but it is the turn of its coastal area, Moraira.
Les Platgetes
What was in the 18th century a surveillance area to prevent pirate incursions along the coast, with the tower of the Castle of Moraira or of the Sea What defensive bulwark , is today a small population center that in high season triples its number of inhabitants.
And we want to give you several reasons to be one of them, at least for a few hours:
1. Their eight kilometers of coastline with seven beaches , three of them sand: El Portet, L'Ampolla , the closest to the urban center, and Les Platgetes . The rest are made of stones, but nothing that some booties or crab sandals can't solve.
In the portet you can practice snorkel, paddle surf or kayak and in Cala Portitxol or L'Andragó, diving or fishing. The furthest from the town, Cala Llebeig or Cap Blanc They are also highly recommended, although you will have to get there walking through trails or by sea.
Their hiking trails , like the one that reaches your Cap d'Or Watchtower from the 16th century, one of the keys to its architectural heritage, with views of the bay, the Rock of Ifach and even to the coast of Ibiza , are another good way to discover its coastline.
the portet
two. The panoramic views from Portitxol or L'Andragó viewpoints . Take advantage of the visit to the latter and make a technical stop at the Cabana Bar . Don't let his name fool you: his watermelon salad with basil and feta cheese , its decoration with pink flamingos and its cocktail shakers working at full capacity will get you out of doubt.
Just beside, the seaweed beach bar , also on the road from Moraira to Calpe , is another of the essentials of the Teuladí afternoon-night. It's always summer here.
3. Its natural peculiarities, such as Senillar Marsh , a wetland made up of several lagoons, just in front of the urban beach L'Ampolla . This small lagoon was declared Wildlife Reserve in 2004: there you can find endangered species such as the fish fartet (Aphanius Iberus) .
In Moraira you will also find other places of environmental interest, such as the cap d'or , a flora micro-reserve; the Cova de les Rates , a reserve of wildlife which is the breeding and reproduction habitat of the bat; wave Valley of the Sorts, an agricultural valley destined for the vine which is a protected landscape due to its high landscape value.
4. Its famous espadrilles… from La Rioja. Dona Espadrille (Calle de la Iglesia, 10) is a place of pilgrimage for tourists of average Spain : in this little shop, tiny but cozy, it is impossible not to find the ones you like.
They are not from the area, because they are all made by craftsmen from La Rioja, but the hodgepodge between regions, bearing in mind that its creator is from Madrid, it is curious and resultona.
Yes, it is possible to find espadrilles like the usual ones . You just have to go to Moraira ( or to Javea , where they have opened their second store) .
5. To Valencian Community is going to eat Rice and fish , Sure. Reserve a table at The Chamizo (Moraira to Calpe road, km. 1.3) or at the Raco de l'Arros (Madrid Avenue 3B).
And if you want something different, you are also in the right place: half of the population of Teulada-Moraira is foreign and that is why you may be surprised by the fish & chips from Fishy Fishy (Moraira to Calpe road, 30F), french cuisine max (Cabo San Vicente, 1) or the breakfasts and snacks of Craftsman (Moraira to Calpe road, 16-A): a cafe, art gallery and juice bar devised by a Moroccan and a British.
To finish off the play, ask for the typical Mistela, the liqueur obtained from the native Moscatel Romano grape or if you prefer, a horchata , a meringue milk or whatever is third in The Jijonencos (Doctor Calatayud, 30) while you choose the next stop on your roadtrip Mediterranean . Shall we continue?
Cala L'Andrago