By Laura Kemp • Updated: 03 May 2023 • 13:36
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With its amazing landscapes, healthy lifestyle, fresh produce, renowned restaurants and ease of access, Moraira is a great location to consider when moving to Spain.
So, you are thinking of moving to Moraira, but where do you go for all that essential information on the types of property on offer, the best schools and the most popular restaurants?
To make moving to Moraira a bit easier, the Euro Weekly News has put together this handy guide to everything you need to know before heading over.
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Moraira is conveniently placed between Alicante and Valencia, making it a great destination to consider moving to and an easy location to travel to and from.
The closest airport to Moraira is Alicante Airport just 47 miles away and Valencia Airport is just 64 miles away.
Our top pick Select Villas of Moraira If you are thinking of buying a house in Moraira, Javea or the surrounding areas, the friendly and qualified team at Select Villas are here to help. With a wealth of exclusive properties, a large network of collaborators, and a multi-lingual team that speaks English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Italian, Select Villas have vast knowledge and expertise about the local area, the properties, and the formalities to find you your dream home in the sun. Whether you are looking for a new build, a luxury villa, a country home or an apartment – with Select Villas, you are in safe hands. Call Select Villas: (+34) 616 002 993 Email: enquiries@select-villas.es Address: Avenida de Madrid 5, 03724 Moraira, Alicante Website: Click here Sponsored
Our top pick
If you are thinking of buying a house in Moraira, Javea or the surrounding areas, the friendly and qualified team at Select Villas are here to help.
With a wealth of exclusive properties, a large network of collaborators, and a multi-lingual team that speaks English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and Italian, Select Villas have vast knowledge and expertise about the local area, the properties, and the formalities to find you your dream home in the sun.
Whether you are looking for a new build, a luxury villa, a country home or an apartment – with Select Villas, you are in safe hands.
Call Select Villas: (+34) 616 002 993
Email: enquiries@select-villas.es
Address: Avenida de Madrid 5, 03724 Moraira, Alicante
Website: Click here
Having access to quality healthcare is vital when moving to a new home and Moraira has an impressive public health service as well as private healthcare options.
Our top pick K Sud Dental & Medical Centre K Sud Dental & Medical Centre are a dedicated team of British professionals who value their patients’ trust with a huge degree of professional integrity. They are the only British practice in the area that actually has qualified British staff. For this reason, the team are fully aware of the importance of speaking the same language as their clients. K Sud Dental & Medical Centre is situated on the coastal road between Calpe and Moraira, it is a beautiful new practice set on its own grounds with free on-site parking. Practice owner Dr Karan Sud, who is originally from Essex, is the full/time dentist. Karan believes in maintaining your natural teeth for as long as possible, and with their fibre bonding techniques, you can avoid expensive treatment plans including implants and possibly dentures. There are no better options for replacing teeth than holding on to what you already have! K Sud Dental & Medical Centre also offers medical services from practice nurse Jayne Nuttal Blake, who is available for all types of blood tests at the laboratory price, ECG, air syringing, B12 injections, dressing changing and many more services. The clinic also has weekly appointments available for their podiatrist, gynaecologist, physiotherapist, hypnotherapy and digestive consultant. Address: Avenida de la Marina 109b, Benissa, 03720, Calpe Moraira Costal Road Open: Monday-Friday: 9:30am until 5pm Telephone or WhatsApp: 603296687 Website and online booking: Click here Keep up to date with their Facebook page: Click here Sponsored
K Sud Dental & Medical Centre are a dedicated team of British professionals who value their patients’ trust with a huge degree of professional integrity.
They are the only British practice in the area that actually has qualified British staff. For this reason, the team are fully aware of the importance of speaking the same language as their clients.
K Sud Dental & Medical Centre is situated on the coastal road between Calpe and Moraira, it is a beautiful new practice set on its own grounds with free on-site parking.
Practice owner Dr Karan Sud, who is originally from Essex, is the full/time dentist. Karan believes in maintaining your natural teeth for as long as possible, and with their fibre bonding techniques, you can avoid expensive treatment plans including implants and possibly dentures. There are no better options for replacing teeth than holding on to what you already have!
K Sud Dental & Medical Centre also offers medical services from practice nurse Jayne Nuttal Blake, who is available for all types of blood tests at the laboratory price, ECG, air syringing, B12 injections, dressing changing and many more services.
The clinic also has weekly appointments available for their podiatrist, gynaecologist, physiotherapist, hypnotherapy and digestive consultant.
Address: Avenida de la Marina 109b, Benissa, 03720, Calpe Moraira Costal Road
Open: Monday-Friday: 9:30am until 5pm
Telephone or WhatsApp: 603296687
Website and online booking: Click here
Keep up to date with their Facebook page: Click here
Policlinica Imed Teulada is a private hospital that works with national and international insurance companies and offers multidisciplinary health services.
Address: Ctra. Nacional 332. Kilometro 181,5. Partida, el Pla, 03725
Contact: 966 81 74 04 or click here for more information
With its stretch of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, you will have plenty of time to soak up the sun or do some snorkelling on the beaches of Moraira. The most notable beaches are Playa del Portet, Playa de l’Ampolla and Torre Vigia Cap d’Or.
Walk around this large market, grab some freshly squeezed orange juice from one of the stalls and shop the great variety of clothing and produce. The market is on every Friday morning from 8:30am until 2:30pm.
This small but very historic castle dominates the Moraira seafront. Built in around 1742, this charming castle is located near the beach and the surrounding restaurants and bars make it a great landmark to visit before enjoying a drink under the sun.
Take a trek up to the clifftop of Cap Blanc and admire the breathtaking views of the sea or step into the clear waters from its rocky beach. A real coastal gem, Cap Blanc is a bit of a secret so have fun exploring the area and finding your way there!
If you want to experience the local Spanish life and parties, get involved in one of the many fiestas held in the town and through the streets. Immerse yourself in the culture and see first-hand how the Spanish celebrate.
With its crystal clear Mediterranean waters, Moraira is the perfect place to explore beneath the sea. Try out some diving, paddleboarding, kayaking or snorkelling. In the summer months, you can rent paddleboards and kayaks from the marina.
Like many Spanish holiday resorts, Moraira has a range of shops to suit all ages and tastes and isn’t far from bigger shopping hot spots such as Valencia. Explore the many small boutiques and Spanish shops where you can pick up something truly unique.
This defensive watchtower is worth the half an hour’s walk from the town centre to see the spectacular panoramic views of the coast and surrounding areas from the top.
Take a look at the beautiful boats docked up, stop for a drink and do some people-watching at the port – you might even see the fishermen bringing in their catch of the day!
Visit one of the bike rental shops and get away from the hustle and bustle exploring Moraira’s quieter areas and hills.
Our recommendation Fishy Fishy Are you craving traditional British fish and chips in a golden crispy batter that just melts in your mouth? Or a classic steak and ale pie with flaky, buttery pastry? Fishy Fishy in Moraira is the best fish and chip shop in the area to cure your craving for this quintessential British staple that we all know and love! From mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, to chip butties, pies, burgers and battered cod, Fishy Fishy is known as the place to go to for perfectly cooked food at a great price. Known as the best chippy in the area for many holidaymakers and residents, Fishy Fishy has been the go-to place in Moraira for over 10 years. Fishy Fishy serves up crispy cod, haddock, and hake, as well as cod goujons all coated in their famous crispy beer batter to go with their golden homemade chips or sweet potato fries. And if fish isn´t really your thing, choose from their range of tasty homemade Irish beef burgers, double cheeseburgers with bacon, chicken burgers and pies! Fishy Fishy also serves up juicy roast chicken, chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken and southern fried chicken goujons as well as high-quality sausages and the classic battered sausage in their homemade beer batter. Got a veggie in your group? Fishy Fishy has the perfect meal! Choose from their spicy bean burger, crispy halloumi burger or chip butty, or a range of sides such as onion rings, baked beans, pickled onions and jalapeño peppers to go with your chips. Feed the little ones in your group with a choice of fish bites, sausage and chicken nuggets – all served with chips, beans or peas, ice cream and a soft drink. Talking of drinks, quench your thirst with a variety of soft drinks, beers, wines and Cava and, if you´ve still got a hole to fill and feel like something sweet, Fishy Fishy has the classic apple pie or sticky toffee pudding to take away! Fishy Fishy is the best chippy in town – and their raving reviews speak for themselves! See the menu and make your orders and reservations online: Click here Opening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays 5pm until 8:45pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30pm until 3pm and 5pm until 8:45pm. Closed on Sundays Address: 30F Carretera Moraira-Calpe, 03724, Moraira Telephone: 966 49 18 67 Sponsored
Our recommendation
Are you craving traditional British fish and chips in a golden crispy batter that just melts in your mouth? Or a classic steak and ale pie with flaky, buttery pastry? Fishy Fishy in Moraira is the best fish and chip shop in the area to cure your craving for this quintessential British staple that we all know and love!
From mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce, to chip butties, pies, burgers and battered cod, Fishy Fishy is known as the place to go to for perfectly cooked food at a great price. Known as the best chippy in the area for many holidaymakers and residents, Fishy Fishy has been the go-to place in Moraira for over 10 years.
Fishy Fishy serves up crispy cod, haddock, and hake, as well as cod goujons all coated in their famous crispy beer batter to go with their golden homemade chips or sweet potato fries. And if fish isn´t really your thing, choose from their range of tasty homemade Irish beef burgers, double cheeseburgers with bacon, chicken burgers and pies!
Fishy Fishy also serves up juicy roast chicken, chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken and southern fried chicken goujons as well as high-quality sausages and the classic battered sausage in their homemade beer batter.
Got a veggie in your group? Fishy Fishy has the perfect meal! Choose from their spicy bean burger, crispy halloumi burger or chip butty, or a range of sides such as onion rings, baked beans, pickled onions and jalapeño peppers to go with your chips.
Feed the little ones in your group with a choice of fish bites, sausage and chicken nuggets – all served with chips, beans or peas, ice cream and a soft drink.
Talking of drinks, quench your thirst with a variety of soft drinks, beers, wines and Cava and, if you´ve still got a hole to fill and feel like something sweet, Fishy Fishy has the classic apple pie or sticky toffee pudding to take away!
Fishy Fishy is the best chippy in town – and their raving reviews speak for themselves!
See the menu and make your orders and reservations online: Click here
Opening hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays 5pm until 8:45pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30pm until 3pm and 5pm until 8:45pm. Closed on Sundays
Address: 30F Carretera Moraira-Calpe, 03724, Moraira
Telephone: 966 49 18 67
If Mexican food is what you’re into, Mex Y Go has got you covered and also offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Open: 5pm until 10pm, 1pm until 4pm on Sundays, closed on Mondays
Address: Carretera Moraira 158 Europe European Center, 03724
Booking: 634 30 91 01
Price: €
For healthy Mediterranean cafe food, Artesano has a great selection including juices and gluten-free options.
Open: 10am until 6pm, closed on Sundays
Address: Carretera Moraira a Calpe 16a Edificio Kristal Mar, 03724
Booking: 966 27 21 27
Price: €€ – €€€
If you’re searching for some spice, Gurac Curry House serves up some of the best Indian and Nepali food in Moraira.
Open: 12pm until 3:30pm and 6pm until 11:30pm, 6pm until 12am on Mondays
Address: Carretera moraira-calpe no.253, 03724
Booking: 965 74 82 98
A great romantic setting for couples, Kosta serves local Mediterranean cuisine and an especially good filet mignon.
Open: 12:30pm until 4pm and 6:30pm until 11:30pm, closed on Mondays
Address: Coast Road Directamente al entrada: calle sierra de espadan, 03724
Booking: 608 73 35 84
And at number six: Eleven. A gorgeous restaurant and cocktail bar offering one of the best alfresco dining experiences in Moraira, with fantastic views of the sea and Castle.
Open: 9:30am – 6pm Monday to Sunday
Address: Calle Castillo 26, 03724 Moraira, Alicante, Spain
Booking: +34 966 490 060
Price: €€
Cascada offers European food with an amazing view of the sea and a great atmosphere.
Open: 12:30pm until 3pm and 5pm until 8:30pm, closed on Sundays
Address: Kristalmar 30F Carretera Moraira-Calpe, 03724
Booking: 966 49 18 67
If Thai food is what you’re looking for, Bar La Cabana is one of the best spots on the beach and offers a range of cocktails, too.
Open: 12pm until 6pm
Address: Cala de l’Andrago, 03724
Booking: 675 08 07 78
Price: €€-€€€
Chic Moraira serves up Mediterranean food with a twist and is perfect for a late morning brunch.
Open: 9am until 5:30pm, closed on Sundays
Address: Av. de la Paz,3, 03724
Booking: 966 94 13 91
A German gem in Moraira, Bayern Hutt’n serves an excellent schnitzel and great beer to wash it down with.
Open: 9am until 10pm, closed on Sundays
Address: Carretera Moraira a Teulada 164 European Centre, 03724
Booking: 966 49 09 59
Our top pick Mira Mirror Mira Mirror is conveniently located at the waterfront opposite the iconic Moraira castle. They are an expanding business and believe hair and beauty come from the inside – and by inside they mean Mira Mirror! You will go into Mira Mirror as a customer and leave as friends. They are a one-stop-shop for all your hair and beauty needs, with Cava and a big welcoming smile on arrival. Opening times: Monday: 10am until 3pm Tuesday-Friday: 10am until 5pm Saturday: 10am until 3pm Sunday: Closed Address: 30 Castillo, 03274 Moraira Telephone: 966 49 24 15 Website: Click here Sponsored
Mira Mirror is conveniently located at the waterfront opposite the iconic Moraira castle. They are an expanding business and believe hair and beauty come from the inside – and by inside they mean Mira Mirror!
You will go into Mira Mirror as a customer and leave as friends. They are a one-stop-shop for all your hair and beauty needs, with Cava and a big welcoming smile on arrival.
Opening times:
Monday: 10am until 3pm
Tuesday-Friday: 10am until 5pm
Saturday: 10am until 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Address: 30 Castillo, 03274 Moraira
Telephone: 966 49 24 15
When moving to a new location, making sure there are some great schools is essential, and Moraira has some impressive local schools.
Laude The Lady Elizabeth School is the international private school in the area and boasts a very high reputation. Laude School teaches pupils from nursery through to sixth form.
Colegio Publico Cap D’Or is a public infant and primary school in Moraira, perfect for younger children to immerse themselves in the language and the Spanish education system.
Moving somewhere new is exciting but it’s important to know the contact information for the emergency services when moving to Moraira.
That´s why we have included information on important contacts when moving to Moraira.
Emergency services, including health, fire and police: 112
National police: 091
Local police: 092
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