If you're searching for the best time to visit Moraira, let me save you some reading: June is it. I've been living here for a decade now, and there's a specific week in mid-June — usually around the 10th to the 18th — when this little corner of the Costa Blanca hits its absolute sweet spot. The sea is warm enough to swim comfortably (around 22–23°C), the restaurants are busy but not rammed, you can still park in El Portet without losing the will to live, and the evening light over the castle is something that makes you understand why people sell their houses in Manchester or Munich and never go back.
This guide is for anyone planning a holiday rental in Moraira this June — what to expect, which beaches to prioritise, how to plan your days, what to budget, and why booking direct with JV Properties saves you real money.
What June in Moraira Actually Feels Like
June is the shoulder-to-peak transition month. Temperatures sit comfortably between 25–30°C during the day, dropping to a genuinely pleasant 18–20°C in the evenings. You'll need a light layer for dinner on the terrace — but only barely. The sea is past its spring chill and into full swimming season. The famous local wind, the Llevant, occasionally kicks up for a day or two, which pushes some waves into El Portet and makes it briefly dramatic and beautiful.
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Find rentals →The town is noticeably more alive than May, but the full August madness hasn't arrived. The Tuesday market (every week, in the town centre near Calle Colón) is a proper local affair in June — not yet overwhelmed by tourists — and the Thursday market in Teulada, 10 minutes inland, is worth the drive for cheese, almonds, and local wine.
The Beaches: Which One and When
El Portet is the jewel. A small, sheltered cove with calm, clear water, backed by the old town and the 16th-century castle. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful small beaches on the entire Costa Blanca. In June, it gets busy from about 11am, so I'd suggest arriving before 10am to claim a good spot, or heading back late afternoon around 5pm when families with young children start to pack up and the light turns golden.
Playa de l'Ampolla (also called Playa de Moraira) is the longer main beach — easier to find space on, good for a longer morning swim, with the Chiringuito Moraira beach bar at one end for cold drinks and basic food. The sea floor is sandy and shallow, making it good for less confident swimmers.
El Portet's eastern end, past the sailing club, has some rocky areas where locals snorkel for sea urchins and octopus. Bring a mask — the visibility in June is exceptional, often 8–10 metres.
For something more adventurous, Cala del Andragó (technically in Xàbia municipal territory but accessible on foot or by kayak from Moraira's coast path) is a gem: no facilities, so bring everything you need, and go on a weekday to have it mostly to yourself.
Planning Your Week: A Realistic June Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive and settle in. Pick up provisions at the Mercadona on the N-332 before dropping into town. The Masymas supermarket in the centre is better for local wines. Eat at home — your holiday rental in Moraira probably has a terrace and a barbecue, and the first evening should be yours.
Day 2 – Beach morning, castle afternoon. El Portet before 10am. Walk up to the Castillo de Moraira after lunch (it's a 10-minute walk from the beach, free to walk around the exterior). The views over the Cap d'Or headland are extraordinary.
Day 3 – Boat trip. Glassbottom boat tours and rental kayaks leave from the harbour (Puerto Deportivo). Go on a Wednesday or Thursday — weekends get crowded. Half-day kayak rental from Moraira Activa runs around €20–25 per person.
Day 4 – Teulada market and wine. The Thursday market in Teulada (10 minutes by car) is excellent. Pick up local Moscatel wine from the Cooperativa Agrícola de Teulada — it's about €3 a bottle and genuinely delicious chilled. Drive the scenic CV-749 back along the ridge for views.
Day 5 – Day trip. Calpe is 25 minutes south and completely different in character — the Peñón de Ifach rock is one of the most dramatic natural landmarks on the Spanish coast and worth the 1.5-hour climb. More ideas for day trips from Moraira here.
Days 6–7 – Slow down. The whole point of Moraira is that it rewards you for slowing down. Morning coffee at Cafetería Colón on the main square, a long lunch at La Baraca (excellent paella on the terrace, book ahead in June), an evening aperitivo watching the harbour.
Where to Eat: June Highlights
Restaurant Brel (Calle Colón 6) — consistently excellent, book two or three days ahead in June. Their tuna tartar and rice dishes are outstanding.
El Caliu — slightly out of town on the road towards Teulada, but the wood-fired meats here are exceptional and it's popular with locals rather than tourists.
Chiringuito El Portet — directly on the beach. Simple: good fish, cold beer, sand between your toes. Go for lunch, not dinner (it closes early).
La Bascula — a wine bar near the port with excellent local tapas. Perfect for pre-dinner snacks before a proper meal nearby.
What Things Cost in June (2026 Estimates)
- Coffee in a café: €1.50–€2
- Beer/wine at a beach bar: €3–€4
- Set lunch menu (menú del día): €14–€18
- Dinner for two with wine: €60–€90
- Kayak rental (half day): €20–€25 per person
- Boat trip (shared): €18–€25 per person
- Parking: free in many residential streets; €3/day at the main beach car park
Book Your Moraira Holiday Rental Direct
This is the part I genuinely mean: booking your Moraira vacation rental directly through JV Properties saves you up to 18% compared to Airbnb or Booking.com. That's not a marketing number — it's the difference in platform fees, and it goes straight back into your holiday budget. A week saved on platform fees buys you several excellent dinners and a boat trip.
Browse available apartments, villas and townhouses in Moraira for June and July — availability goes quickly once June arrives properly, and the best properties are often gone by the time people start searching.
One Last Thing
Moraira doesn't do big and brash. It's a town for people who have been to the Costa Blanca before, know what they want, and have chosen somewhere that keeps its character across the summer. June is when that character is clearest — before the school holidays, before the August crowds, when the fishing boats are still the most important boats in the harbour and the Tuesday market still sells more vegetables than souvenirs. Come in June. You'll understand why people never stop coming back.
