Moraira is an upscale coastal town in the Marina Alta region of Spain, part of the Teulada municipality. Located 80 km north of Alicante and 100 km south of Valencia, it sits adjacent to El Portet. Together, they form a tourist resort on the Costa Blanca strip, featuring 8 km of coastline backed by mountains and vineyards. This setting offers a refined atmosphere ideal for travelers seeking a premium base.
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Moraira and its neighbor El Portet form a unified tourist resort. Staying in Moraira offers a more exclusive, upmarket vibe, while El Portet provides easier access to the marina. Both areas benefit from the backdrop of mountains and vineyards, making them ideal bases for travelers seeking tranquility and luxury on the Costa Blanca.
The primary gateway is Alicante Airport (ALC). Moraira is located approximately 80 km north of the airport. The connection is primarily via road, offering flexible travel options for those driving or renting a car, allowing easy exploration of the wider Marina Alta region.
Thanks to its Mediterranean climate and unique geography backed by mountains, Moraira is accessible year-round. Summer offers beach leisure, while spring and autumn are perfect for hiking through vineyards and hills. The town's upscale resorts maintain high service standards even in off-peak seasons, catering to travelers seeking quality regardless of the month.
cultural property in Teulada, Spain
cultural property in Teulada, Spain
chapel in Teulada, Alicante Province, Spain
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chapel in Teulada
church located in Teulada, Spain
chapel in Teulada, Spain
Located in a room by the entrance of the Ritual de Terra Moraira Resort & Spa hotel, the restaurant stands out as an exclusive area with independent access. In its cosy interior, dominated by earth tones and with a quaint ceiling decoration featuring circular figures hanging in different shapes, Chef Nazario Cano champions an extremely contemporary and personal cuisine with Mediterranean roots, with constant nods to local produce from the Marina Alta, respect for the natural cycles and traditional flavours, with everything clearly displayed in his tasting menus (Terra, Ritual and Nazario Cano)
WebsiteA nice place in the Marina Alta? Make a note of this restaurant, as it is certainly an establishment where you are made to feel special; in fact, it is run by a very talented chef from Rimini (Ferdinando Bernardi) and defines itself as ‘that place where italianità (true Italian hospitality) meets the environment’. The establishment, in an elevated residential area and next to the road, is committed to a modern-day Italian cuisine that meticulously prepares pasta ‘al dente’ and tasty Mediterranean dishes (we really liked their cuttlefish Lasagna and their Spaghetti Carbonara on a base of mantis
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