Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
The Moraira Coastline: The Best Beaches on the Costa Blanca
The Moraira Coastline: The Best Beaches on the Costa Blanca
Moraira’s Coastline, The Unique Moods
From our villa’s terrace you can trace a ribbon of coves that shifts from silky sand to snorkel-ready rock within just a few kilometres. Each beach offers its own vibe—family playtime, sporty mornings, or quiet sunset picnics—so planning ahead means packing the right gear and timing your visit with the sun. Below you’ll find the four spots locals love most, plus insider tips for parking, cafés, and crowd-dodging, all verified for 2025.
Sheltered Sands: El Portet & Playa de l’Ampolla
Pear-shaped El Portet sits ten minutes away, its curved headlands blocking swell so even toddlers can paddle safely. Lifeguards, kayak rentals and a string of terraced cafés make lingering effortless.
Just south, Playa de l’Ampolla spreads beneath Moraira Castle. This wide Blue Flag beach supplies showers, playgrounds and summer volleyball nets, all steps from ice-cream stalls and tapas bars.
Arrive before 10 a.m. in July–August to claim front-row sand, or settle in late afternoon when castle shadows stretch across the bay.
Moraira’s Coastline, The Unique Moods
From our villa’s terrace you can trace a ribbon of coves that shifts from silky sand to snorkel-ready rock within just a few kilometres. Each beach offers its own vibe—family playtime, sporty mornings, or quiet sunset picnics—so planning ahead means packing the right gear and timing your visit with the sun. Below you’ll find the four spots locals love most, plus insider tips for parking, cafés, and crowd-dodging, all verified for 2025.
Sheltered Sands: El Portet & Playa de l’Ampolla
Pear-shaped El Portet sits ten minutes away, its curved headlands blocking swell so even toddlers can paddle safely. Lifeguards, kayak rentals and a string of terraced cafés make lingering effortless.
Just south, Playa de l’Ampolla spreads beneath Moraira Castle. This wide Blue Flag beach supplies showers, playgrounds and summer volleyball nets, all steps from ice-cream stalls and tapas bars.
Arrive before 10 a.m. in July–August to claim front-row sand, or settle in late afternoon when castle shadows stretch across the bay.
El Porter Beach provides a beautiful escape on the beach. El Porter Beach is Family friendly and has a wide variety of activities
El Porter Beach provides a beautiful escape on the beach. El Porter Beach is Family friendly and has a wide variety of activities
The Beauty of the Costa Blanca is captured in it's marvelous beaches surrounding the cost line.
The Beauty of the Costa Blanca is captured in it's marvelous beaches surrounding the cost line.
Rocky Secrets: Cala Advocat
Drive fifteen minutes toward Benissa’s coastal road and watch the scenery flip to pine-clad cliffs. Cala Advocat is a petite pebble cove reached by a wooden staircase; its crystal water and rocky seabed host clouds of damselfish, making it a snorkelling classroom for beginners.
There’s usually space to park on the break-water; bring reef shoes for comfort and stay until golden hour, when the limestone wall glows amber. A chiringuito opens from Easter to October for cold drinks, but pack snacks if you plan a full day.
Wild Vibes: Playa del Mascarat
Further north near Altea, Playa del Mascarat lies where the Sierra de Bernia plunges into the sea. Part sand, part shingle, the beach feels gloriously untamed; you might share it with paddleboarders tracing the cliff base or climbers eyeing the limestone routes above.
Facilities are minimal—one seasonal bar and basic restrooms—so the reward is space and silence even in August. Combine a visit with lunch at the marina or a detour to the Mirador del Mascarat for sweeping photos.
Rocky Secrets: Cala Advocat
Drive fifteen minutes toward Benissa’s coastal road and watch the scenery flip to pine-clad cliffs. Cala Advocat is a petite pebble cove reached by a wooden staircase; its crystal water and rocky seabed host clouds of damselfish, making it a snorkelling classroom for beginners.
There’s usually space to park on the break-water; bring reef shoes for comfort and stay until golden hour, when the limestone wall glows amber. A chiringuito opens from Easter to October for cold drinks, but pack snacks if you plan a full day.
Wild Vibes: Playa del Mascarat
Further north near Altea, Playa del Mascarat lies where the Sierra de Bernia plunges into the sea. Part sand, part shingle, the beach feels gloriously untamed; you might share it with paddleboarders tracing the cliff base or climbers eyeing the limestone routes above.
Facilities are minimal—one seasonal bar and basic restrooms—so the reward is space and silence even in August. Combine a visit with lunch at the marina or a detour to the Mirador del Mascarat for sweeping photos.
Conclusion
Whether you crave castle-view sandcastles, fish-filled coves, or a raw Mediterranean backdrop, Moraira delivers it within a half-hour drive. Pack sunscreen, arrive early, and let our villa be the easy-going base that turns beach-hopping into your favourite Costa Blanca ritual.
Conclusion
Whether you crave castle-view sandcastles, fish-filled coves, or a raw Mediterranean backdrop, Moraira delivers it within a half-hour drive. Pack sunscreen, arrive early, and let our villa be the easy-going base that turns beach-hopping into your favourite Costa Blanca ritual.
