Most people come to Moraira for the beaches — and honestly, fair enough. But if you've been here more than two days, you'll have noticed that this stretch of the Costa Blanca is also some of the most dramatic walking country in the whole of Spain. Rugged limestone headlands, wild rosemary scrub, abandoned almond terraces, and those jaw-dropping sea views that make you forget your calves are burning. After ten years living here, the hiking around Moraira remains one of my favourite things about the place — and it's almost entirely free.
June is actually one of the best months to walk here. The summer crowds are still finding their beach towels, the morning air is fresh before 9am, and the wildflowers — particularly the cistus and yellow broom — are still clinging on before the July heat scorches everything brown. Get out early, bring more water than you think you need, and you'll have the trails almost to yourself.
Here are the walks I recommend most to guests staying in our holiday rentals in Moraira.
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Find rentals →1. Cap d'Or Coastal Path — The Classic Moraira Walk
Distance: 5km loop | Time: 1.5–2 hours | Difficulty: Easy-moderate
If you only do one walk from Moraira, make it this one. Starting from the small car park near Playa del Castillo (next to the 16th-century castle — itself worth five minutes of your time), the path hugs the Cap d'Or headland with the Mediterranean constantly in view to your left. On a clear June morning you can see the Rock of Ifach at Calpe, the outline of Ibiza on the horizon, and the white villas of Jávea to the north.
The path is well-marked with yellow and white GR paint flashes. Watch for the wooden boardwalks over the rocky sections — they've been improved significantly in the last couple of years. About halfway round, there's an unofficial viewpoint where locals come with coffee flasks at sunrise. I've been there dozens of times and it never gets old.
Circle back through the old town, stop at one of the bakeries on Calle Costera del Castillo for a pastry, and you're back at the beach by 9:30am feeling thoroughly virtuous.
2. Moraira to Cala del Baladrar — The Secret Cove Walk
Distance: 4km one way | Time: 1 hour each way | Difficulty: Easy
This is my go-to recommendation for couples and families staying with us. From the port area, follow the seafront promenade north towards L'Ampolla beach, then pick up the coastal path that continues past the rocky shore towards Benissa's coastline. After about 40 minutes of gentle walking through pine and mastic scrub, you drop down to Cala del Baladrar — a small, pebbly cove that feels entirely removed from the world.
In June, the water here is already a perfect 22–24°C. There's a small chiringuito bar at the cove (opens around 11am) that does decent bocadillos and cold Estrella Damm. Walk back the same way, or arrange a taxi back from Benissa coast (about €12).
Tip: Do this walk in the morning — the light on the return leg is spectacular, with the sun behind you illuminating Moraira's castle.
3. Penya de l'Àguila (Eagle Rock) — For the View Seekers
Distance: 6km return | Time: 2.5–3 hours | Difficulty: Moderate
This is the walk that separates the dedicated hikers from the casual strollers, and it's absolutely worth it. The Penya de l'Àguila sits above the Moraira-Teulada valley at around 430 metres and the summit views are frankly ridiculous — you can see from Dénia in the north to the Peñón de Ifach, with the entire Bay of Moraira spread out below you like a map.
Park near the Moraira golf club (free parking, no need to be a member) and follow the unmarked but obvious track up through old almond and carob terraces. The path steepens significantly in the final 20 minutes — good boots essential, please don't attempt this in flip-flops, I've seen it happen. The summit has a small cairn and usually a bit of shade from a rocky overhang.
In June, leave by 7:30am at the latest. By 10am it's warm enough to make this uncomfortable.
4. Cap Blanc to El Portet — The Coastal Scramble
Distance: 3km | Time: 1–1.5 hours | Difficulty: Easy-moderate (some scrambling)
El Portet is Moraira's prettiest beach — small, sheltered, and rimmed with fishing boats — but most people arrive by car or bike. Much better to walk there along the cap from the northern end of town. The path passes through pine woodland before opening out onto the rocky promontory of Cap Blanc, where there's a defunct lighthouse and a brilliant swimming spot in a natural rock pool if you're game.
The final descent into El Portet involves a short scramble over some boulders — nothing technical, but small children will need a hand. Reward yourself with a swim and lunch at L'Ancora restaurant right on the beach (the grilled seabass is the move).
5. Teulada to Moraira — The Village-to-Sea Route
Distance: 8km one way | Time: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: Easy (mostly downhill)
Teulada is Moraira's hill town sister — 5km inland, 150 metres higher, and about a world away from the beach crowds. This linear walk starts in Teulada's old quarter (park near the Gothic church of Sant Pere, which dates to the 15th century), winds down through vineyards and orange groves, and deposits you at Moraira's marina two and a half hours later.
This is the walk I do most often with visiting friends who claim they "don't really hike." The gradient is gentle, the shade is reasonable in the vineyards, and arriving on foot to a cold beer at the port feels enormously satisfying. Take a taxi or the local bus (line L1, runs hourly) back to Teulada to collect the car.
Practical Tips for Walking in Moraira in June
Start times: Before 9am or after 6pm. Between 11am and 4pm the heat is genuinely dangerous on exposed paths — this isn't an exaggeration.
Water: Carry at least 1.5 litres per person for anything over 2 hours. There are no water points on any of these routes.
Footwear: Trail shoes or hiking boots for walks 3, 4, and 5. Good trainers are fine for 1 and 2.
Maps: The Wikiloc app has excellent user-submitted tracks for all of these routes. Search "Moraira" and you'll find them. Download offline maps before you set out — mobile signal on the headlands is patchy.
Wildlife: June is brilliant for birdwatching on Cap d'Or — Audouin's gulls, peregrine falcons, and Bonelli's eagles all breed in this area. Bring binoculars if that's your thing.
Snakes: Yes, there are ladder snakes and viperine water snakes in the area. They are shy and non-aggressive. Step heavily on the path and they'll be gone before you see them. In ten years I've had exactly three encounters.
Base Yourself Well for Walking
All of these walks are easily accessible from a central Moraira base. We have a selection of villas and apartments available to browse — many within walking distance of the Cap d'Or trailhead and the port. Booking direct with JV Properties saves you up to 18% compared to Airbnb, and we know the area well enough to point you toward the best early-morning route before you've even unpacked.
For more on planning your trip, visit our Moraira holiday rentals page — and if you have questions about any of these routes, just ask us at booking. We've walked them all, multiple times.
Happy trails — and watch out for the fig trees on the Teulada descent. In June the early figs are magnificent and completely free for the picking.
