If you've decided to spend your holiday in Moraira — good choice. This small, quietly glamorous town on the Costa Blanca Norte is genuinely one of the best places on the Spanish coast to rent a holiday home. No high-rises, no foam parties, no tourist traps. Just whitewashed villas climbing terraced hillsides, a sparkling turquoise bay, and some of the best local restaurants you'll find anywhere between Valencia and Alicante.
But Moraira isn't one-size-fits-all. Where you stay makes a real difference to your experience. The town covers a surprisingly large area — from the busy harbour and old town centre to quiet residential urbs (urbanisations) spread across the hills. Choosing the right neighbourhood for your style of holiday is almost as important as choosing the right property.
I've been living in this area for a decade. Here's what I actually tell friends when they ask me where to stay in Moraira.
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Find rentals →The Old Town & Port Area: Perfect If You Want to Walk Everywhere
Staying close to the casco urbano — the original village centre — puts you within walking distance of everything. The Tuesday market, the beach at El Portet, the castle, the best tapas bars on Calle Colón, the boulangerie where the French expats queue every morning. Life here has a rhythm to it that you settle into very quickly.
The properties in and around the old town tend to be smaller — think townhouses, converted village homes, and apartments above the cobbled streets. They're characterful rather than luxury. If you're a couple who wants to feel like a local rather than a tourist, this is your sweet spot. Evenings spent on a small terrace with a bottle of local Montgó wine, watching the fishing boats come in — it doesn't get much better.
The main beach, Playa El Portet, is about a ten-minute walk from the centre. Small, protected, crystal clear — perfect for morning swims before the sunbeds fill up.
El Portet & The Southern Headland: Moraira's Most Coveted Address
Ask most people which part of Moraira they'd choose if money were no object, and they'll say El Portet or the area around Cap d'Or. The southern headland has some of the most spectacular holiday villas on the entire Costa Blanca — serious architecture, infinity pools overlooking the sea, views that stretch to Ibiza on a clear day.
Properties here are mostly high-end detached villas with private pools, and they book up fast — especially for June, July and August. If you're planning a summer stay, you'll want to secure your rental well in advance. The upside beyond the obvious luxury: you're still only five to ten minutes by car from the village centre, close enough to nip in for dinner and far enough to feel genuinely private.
The small cala (cove) at Cap d'Or is one of Moraira's best-kept secrets — a rocky inlet with an old watchtower, rarely crowded even in high summer, and the water clarity is extraordinary.
L'Andrago & Arnella: Quiet Hillside Urbs with Sea Views
If you're looking for that classic Costa Blanca villa holiday — private pool, mountain views, total peace and quiet — the residential urbanisations on the hills behind Moraira are where you'll find it. L'Andrago in particular has become very popular with northern European families and couples who return year after year.
These areas are a five to fifteen-minute drive from the beach and village, so you will need a car. But the trade-off is space, privacy, and views. Many villas here have south-facing terraces looking out over the vineyards and down to the sea. In June, when the air is warm but not yet brutal and the bougainvillea is in full bloom, it's genuinely idyllic.
The other practical advantage: properties in these urbs tend to offer better value than the beachfront equivalents. More bedrooms, bigger gardens, private pools — often for less than a comparable property would cost in El Portet or Cap d'Or.
Teulada-Moraira Town: The Local Side
Moraira is technically the coastal district of the municipality of Teulada, which sits about four kilometres inland. Teulada itself is a proper Spanish market town — the kind of place where the bar on the plaza still serves a coffee and a brandy for €2.50, and where the locals actually live. There's a Friday market, a beautiful church, and some excellent family-run restaurants.
Staying in or around Teulada is the most 'local' option of all. Not many tourists do it, which is either a plus or a minus depending on what you're after. If you have kids who need space to run around and you want an authentic slice of village life alongside your beach days, it's worth considering — especially as properties here are generally the most affordable in the area.
June in Moraira: Why Now Is Actually the Best Time to Book
June is my personal favourite month on this coast. The sea has warmed up to a comfortable 22-23°C, the days are long and hot but not yet oppressively humid, and the town hasn't quite hit peak summer intensity. You can still get a table at El Girasol (the Michelin-starred restaurant just outside town) without booking three months ahead. The beaches are busy but not sardine-tin packed. The light in the evenings is extraordinary.
If you're reading this in early June and haven't booked yet, there are still good options available — but don't wait. July and August fill up completely, and even late June is going.
Book Direct and Save Up to 18%
One thing I always tell people: book your Moraira villa or apartment directly through the agency rather than through Airbnb or Booking.com. The saving is real — typically up to 18% — because you're not paying the platform's commission markup. You also get direct contact with the property manager, which matters if anything goes wrong or you have a question about the area.
JV Properties has been operating in Moraira for years and has a solid range of holiday rentals across all the areas I've described above — from village apartments to hillside villas with pools. You can browse all available properties in Moraira and filter by area, size and features.
The Bottom Line
There's no wrong answer when it comes to where to stay in Moraira — every part of town has something to offer. But broadly:
- Want to walk everywhere? Stay in or near the old town
- Want luxury and sea views? Look at El Portet and Cap d'Or
- Want space, privacy and value? The hillside urbs like L'Andrago are your best bet
- Want total authenticity? Explore options around Teulada itself
Whatever you're looking for, holiday rentals in Moraira offer something that the big resort towns simply can't: a genuine sense of place, a town that still feels like it belongs to the people who live there, and one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in Spain.
Book direct. Save money. Arrive well-informed. You're going to love it here.
