Moraira
Moraira is a
small coastal town in the La Marina Alta district lying
80km north of the city of Alicante and 100km south of
Valencia. Moraira remains one of the most unspoilt resorts
on the Costa Blanca, with 8km of beautiful coastline backed
by mountains, and a permanent population of only 9,500,
although this rises to 30,000 in summer. There is a high
proportion of expats living here on a permanent basis, and
the area is very popular with retirees.
Moraira’s roots as a fishing village have not changed
much, and today the fishermen still go out in the early
hours each day, bringing back a fresh catch which is sold
by auction at the traditional fish market, one of the most
popular in the Costa Blanca region. Moraira is also famous
for the growing of Muscatel grapes for wine making.
Built in 1985, the Moraira Club Náutico has become one of
the main nautical attractions of the Valencian Community
and was one of the first to achieve the Blue Flag
distinction for the cleanest shorelines in Europe.
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Moraira » here.
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