Golf.:
There are two golf courses near Moraira. Golf Iffach, on the coast road to Calpe, has nine holes with a club house serving food. The Micheta restaurant above it has both à la carte menu and set menus. Barbecues on Wed, Sat and Sun nights. Five minutes drive from Moraira is Javea golf course, also a nine-hole, with food available.
Beaches, restaurants and bars.:
There are several beaches in Moraira, the main one being Platja de Ampolla, a curved sandy beach with something for everyone: clean, safe swimming, a Red Cross station, lifeguard, restaurant, bar, toilets. At one end are rock pools for children to play in. Platja de Ampolla is a 15 minute walk or a few minutes drive. Even nearer to the villa is the Cala Andrago, a pretty sandy cove with a fabulous restaurant overlooking the beach. On the other side of town is El Portet beach, with stunning views over the clear turquoise waters of the bay. The beaches on this stretch of coast have won awards for being among the cleanest in Europe. The nearby towns of Calpe to the south, and Javea to the north, also have good beaches. The choice of restaurants and bars in Moraira and the surrounding area is spectacular. A file of information available to visitors at the villa gives recommendations on good places to eat.
Sightseeing and General.:
Moraira is ideally situated between many other well-known Costa Blanca resorts. To the south, the coast road from Moraira to Calpe (15 minutes) is a wonderful scenic drive. Just beyond Calpe is Altea, it's hillside old-town renowned for artists. Benidorm, with its wide sandy beaches, numerous shops, bars, restaurants and lively entertainment is just 30 minutes drive along the motorway. A 30 minute drive to the north of Moraira is Denia, from which there is a daily ferry to Ibiza (a four-hour crossing). Inland, the beautiful Jalon Valley is well worth a visit. The town of Jalon is famous for its 'bodegas' where visitors can sample the local wines. There are 'rastros' (flea markets) in Jalon (Saturday morning) and Teulada (Sunday morning). Moraira, and many nearby towns have a market day, selling fruit, vegetables, local specialities, clothes and household goods.
Other Activities:
snorkelling, go-karting.
