If you're searching for the best beaches in Moraira, you're already ahead of most Costa Blanca visitors. Moraira doesn't shout about its coastline — it lets the crystal-clear water and dramatic limestone headlands speak for themselves. After ten years living and working here, I can tell you honestly: no other stretch of the Costa Blanca packs so much variety into such a compact coastline. You've got family-friendly sandy shores, secluded rocky coves where you can snorkel among sea bream, and a beach right in the town centre that's actually worth your time.
This guide covers every beach and cove in and around Moraira — with honest assessments of crowds, parking, facilities, water quality, and who each one suits best. Whether you're staying in a holiday rental in Moraira or just planning a day visit, this is everything you need.
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Find rentals →Playa El Portet — The Best All-Rounder in Moraira
If I had to pick one beach to send every single visitor to first, it would be Playa El Portet. Tucked into a sheltered horseshoe bay about 10 minutes' walk south of the town centre, this is where the magic happens. The water here is genuinely extraordinary — a deep turquoise that photographs like the Caribbean but is actually the Mediterranean at its cleanest.
The beach itself is a mix of fine sand and pebble, about 250 metres long, and it faces south-west which means afternoon light is spectacular. There's a small beach bar (Bar El Portet, a local institution) where you can get a cold Estrella Mahou and some patatas bravas while your feet dry. Sun loungers are available for hire — around €6–€8 each in peak summer — but arrive before 10am in July and August if you want a good spot.
Parking: There's a small free car park at the top of the hill above Portet (about 5 minutes' walk down), and a larger paid zone on Calle El Portet. In June, parking is manageable. In August? Come on foot or by taxi.
Best for: Couples, snorkellers, anyone who wants beautiful water without a two-hour hike.
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Playa de Moraira (Playa La Ampolla) — The Town Beach
Right in the heart of Moraira town, flanked by the 18th-century watchtower (Torre de Cap d'Or) and the fishing harbour, Playa de Moraira — also called La Ampolla — is where local families come on summer evenings. It's not the most dramatic beach on this coastline, but there's something genuinely lovely about swimming in front of a working harbour with the castle backdrop.
The sand here is coarser than Portet, and the beach is smaller, but it has everything: showers, toilets, pedalos for hire, and direct access to the town's bars and restaurants on Paseo Marítimo. The water quality is consistently rated Blue Flag standard. The snorkelling around the rocks at the north end (towards the tower) is surprisingly good — moray eels, octopus, and plenty of small reef fish.
Best for: Families with young children (gentle slope into the water), people staying in town who want a quick swim before dinner.
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Cala Arnella — The Secret Snorkeller's Cove
Here's one most tourists never find. Cala Arnella sits north of Moraira town, accessed via a 15-minute walk along the cliff path from the area near the castle, or via a rough track off the CV-746. The cove is small — maybe 40 metres across — rocky, and has no facilities whatsoever. That's exactly the point.
The water clarity here is exceptional even by Moraira standards. Bring a snorkel mask and you'll see posidonia seagrass meadows, starfish, and if you're quiet and patient, the occasional octopus tucking itself under a rock. I've come here on a Tuesday in mid-June and had the entire cove to myself for an hour. That kind of experience is getting rare on the Costa Blanca.
Practical note: Bring everything you need — water, snacks, sun cream. No shade except the cliffs. Shoes with grip for the path.
Best for: Adventurous adults, snorkellers, people who genuinely want to escape.
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Cala Andragó — Just Over the Border (Worth the Extra 5 Minutes)
Strictly speaking, Cala Andragó falls just inside the Jávea municipality, but it's so close to Moraira that many guests staying in the area use it regularly. It's a beautiful, semi-wild cove with rocky shores, incredibly clear water, and the kind of pine-backed landscape that made this coast famous before the concrete arrived elsewhere.
Access is on foot from the Moraira-Jávea road — there's a signed track. The walk takes about 20 minutes from the nearest parking area. The effort filters out the lazy, which means even in peak season this cove feels peaceful.
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Playa El Fosseret — The Locals' Summer Evening Spot
Smaller and rockier than Portet, El Fosseret is a little pebbly cove just north of the main town beach. The locals love it because it catches the late afternoon sun perfectly, and it's a 5-minute walk from the town centre. You won't find it on most tourist maps. There are no facilities, but Bar Gastrobar La Bocana is just above it and does excellent cold drinks.
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Practical Beach Tips for Moraira — June Edition
Water temperature: In June, the sea around Moraira is typically 21–23°C — perfect for swimming without a wetsuit. By late July it climbs to 26°C.
Crowds: June is genuinely the sweet spot. Spanish families don't arrive en masse until the last week of June and July. If you're reading this in early-to-mid June, go now. Beaches are quiet, parking is easy, and the light is extraordinary.
Blue Flag status: Both Playa de Moraira and Playa El Portet hold Blue Flag certification, which in practical terms means clean water, safety supervision in peak hours, and maintained facilities.
Early morning swim: One of my favourite Moraira rituals — Portet at 8am before the sun loungers go out. The water is perfectly still, the light is golden, and you'll have the bay almost to yourself. Then walk up to Bar Galeno in town for a café con leche and a toast with aceite y tomate.
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Stay Close to the Beaches — Book a Holiday Rental in Moraira
Getting the most from Moraira's beaches means staying somewhere with easy access — ideally a villa or apartment within walking distance of the coast. Booking direct through JV Properties saves you up to 18% compared to Airbnb or Booking.com, with the same (often better) service and direct contact with the property managers who know this area inside out.
Browse available villas and apartments in Moraira for your dates and find something that suits — whether it's a hillside villa with a private pool overlooking El Portet, or a town apartment that puts you five minutes from the beach every morning.
Moraira's coastline rewards the curious. Skip the main beach on your first morning and walk south to Portet. Bring a snorkel. Stay for the sunset. You'll understand why people keep coming back.
