The beauty of the Mediterranean waters can make us travel for miles and miles in search of the perfect cove, because who wouldn’t want to relax in a quiet cove with crystal clear waters and privileged surroundings?
All the Costa Blanca area has many of these paradisiacal corners, in particular in Moraira, we will find unique beaches and coves in the Valencian Community and very appreciated by all its visitors.
Moraira is one of the most visited towns on the coast of Alicante, a small fishing village that has a special ‘charm’, something that makes all visitors fall in love with it, tripling its population during the summer season.

Best coves and beaches of Moraira to spend the day
Moraira is known for its warm climate of up to 300 days a year, which invites you to take a beach getaway to its best coves and beaches, located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Costa Blanca.
In Moraira you will find coves and beaches for everyone and for all tastes, from coves with crystal clear waters located in the interior of cliffs that will make you feel as if you were in paradise, to white sand beaches with all the comforts, in a total natural environment that make them irresistible to spend a day at the beach on the Costa Blanca.
Essential beaches and coves in Moraira
- El Portet beach
One of Moraira’s best known and most famous spots, loved by visitors and locals in both winter and summer.
The turquoise waters and its low depth make El Portet beach one of Moraira’s favourite beaches to visit with the family.
Moreover, on this beach you will find all the necessary services to spend the day with total peace of mind, with toilets, footbaths, lifeguards and restaurants where breakfast, lunch or dinner will be a delight thanks to the spectacular sea views.
- L’Andragó Cove
· L’Andragó Cove
This is one of the best known coves due to the beach bars located just a few meters from it, making this cove a must for all those who wish to visit Moraira.
It is a cove formed by rocks and turquoise waters that invite you to enjoy hours and hours of sun and sea. Moreover, the crystal clear water are perfect for snorkeling and discovering the underwater life to be found in this area of the Costa Blanca.
- Platgetes Beach
We arrived to a very particular beach of Moraira, perfect for lovers of rocky beaches and sandy beaches, because this beach provides both. From a landscaped garden to the sand you will barely walk a few steps, and then you will have the option to head to its different rocky platforms or stay in the sandy area and enjoy the water.
It is one of the favorite beaches for locals because of the low affluence, and short distance from the city center.
This beach is equipped with all the services to enjoy the sun and the sea without any worries: lifeguard, toilets and foot wash.

Moraira coves for snorkelling
In Moraira you can find perfect waters for snorkeling. This small town is one of the favorite destinations for underwater life lovers due to the rich environment, with bright shallow rocky bottoms where you can discover bream, damselfish, blennies, castanets and other minor species, in addition to its abundant posidonia meadows that shelter and serve as a refuge for fry.
Coves from Moraira to Calpe
In addition, from Moraira to Calpe you can find plenty of coves where you can get lost, because in every nook of the coast, there is one of them, each one more special than the previous one. All of them have a common factor: the turquoise tone of its waters.
Starting with Cap Blanc or Punta Estrella located in the municipality of Moraira, we will follow the route to Cala Baladrar, located on the Benissa coast, as well as Cala Advocat, Cala Llobella, Cala Pinets, Playa La Fustera, Cala Bassetes, and continuing along the coast to the municipality of Calpe, we will find Cala del Mallorquí and Cala Calalga.
Definitely, a dream tour for lovers of the Mediterranean and the sun. So now you know, if you want to turn your back to the world and disappear for a few days among the coves and beaches of the area, do not hesitate and book for few days one of the villas in Moraira and allow yourself to enjoy this paradise.