Moraira beaches and coves: the complete guide
Teulada-Moraira has 8 kilometres of coastline between Cap d’Or and Cala Llebeig, and one peculiarity: here there is genuine fine sand — l’Ampolla and el Portet — something rare in the Marina Alta, alongside pebble-and-rock coves where the snorkelling is excellent. Everything is a few minutes from Moraira’s centre, with its 18th-century castle at the foot of the main beach and the marina next door.
This guide covers the municipality’s seven beaches and coves from north to south (from the Benitatxell boundary towards Benissa) with size, seabed, facilities and who each one suits. Measurements come from the tourist office and the municipal information portal; seasonal services can change from year to year, and the main beaches (l’Ampolla, el Portet and les Platgetes) usually fly a Blue Flag — check the current year with the Tourist Info.
Comparison table
| Beach / cove | Seabed | Size | Facilities | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Llebeig | Pebbles and rock | Small | None; 20–30 min on foot | Hiking, solitude |
| Cala del Portitxolet | Rock | 10 × 5 m | None | Snorkelling, diving, fishing |
| Cala de l’Andragó | Pebbles | 150 × 10 m | Restaurants and bars nearby | Quiet, snorkelling |
| Cap Blanc | Pebbles | Small | Restaurants and bars nearby | Relaxing, seabed |
| El Portet beach | Fine sand | 350 × 10 m | Yes (in season) | Families, water sports |
| Les Platgetes | Sand and rocks | 200 × 25 m | Yes (in season) | Snorkelling with children |
| L’Ampolla beach | Fine sand | 400 × 50 m | Everything | The town beach |
The beaches, north to south
Cala Llebeig
On the boundary between Teulada-Moraira and Benitatxell, on foot only: about 20–30 minutes down from the nearest parking, or along the SL-CV 50 trail that links it to Cala del Moraig over cliffs and ravines. Pebbles and rock, no facilities, a few fishermen’s huts and transparent water that rewards the effort. Arrive early in high season: the parking at the top is tiny. Guide: Cala Llebeig.
Cala del Portitxolet
The smallest in the municipality: 10 metres long by 5 wide, pure rock. Not a cove for lying down but for getting into the water with a mask: snorkellers, divers and anglers count it as a favourite. Quiet and secluded.
Cala de l’Andragó
150 metres of pebbles, barely 10 wide, in a quiet, idyllic spot with restaurants and bars to hand. Crystal-clear water and a rocky seabed: good snorkelling and fewer people than the sandy beaches. Water shoes essential. Guide: Cala de l’Andragó.
Cap Blanc
A small pebble cove, quiet, with very clear water and restaurants nearby, between l’Andragó and el Portet. The choice for exploring the seabed without leaving town.
El Portet beach
Moraira’s postcard: a shell-shaped bay, 350 metres of fine sand (though narrow, 10 metres), shallow and very calm water. Ideal for families with small children and a regular spot for water sports. Packed in August; parking in the estate is scarce. Guide: El Portet beach.
Les Platgetes
Two small coves of sand and rocks, 200 metres in total and 25 wide, between el Portet and l’Ampolla. The mixed seabed and clear water make them especially good for snorkelling, including introducing children to it, with the convenience of being a step from town. Guide: Les Platgetes.
L’Ampolla beach
The largest and liveliest in Moraira: 400 metres of fine sand and 50 wide, at the foot of the castle and next to the marina, with full infrastructure (lifeguard, showers, restaurants, promenade, rentals). It is the year-round beach: winter strolls, summer swims, and the Friday market two streets away. More on the harbour and old town in Moraira: harbour and beaches. Guide: L’Ampolla beach · Moraira castle.
Which one to choose
- With small children: el Portet (sand, shallow, calm) or l’Ampolla (facilities).
- Snorkelling: les Platgetes and l’Andragó; el Portitxolet if you bring a mask and no towel.
- Escaping the crowds: l’Andragó and Cap Blanc; Llebeig if you are willing to walk.
- Without a car: l’Ampolla and les Platgetes, on foot from town.
- Dinner with a view: el Portet, with Cap d’Or as backdrop.
Practical tips
- Water shoes at every pebble cove (Andragó, Cap Blanc, Portitxolet, Llebeig).
- Parking: the town has car parks; at el Portet and the coves the residential streets saturate in August — better to walk or cycle along the promenade.
- Season: June to October for swimming; the l’Ampolla–Portet promenade is pleasant all year.
- Moraira’s fiestas, with day-by-day programmes: Moors and Christians and Virgen del Carmen.
Neighbouring guides
- Moraira guide · Benissa guide
- To the south: Benissa coves (Baladrar, Advocat, Llobella, Pinets, Fustera)
- To the north, in Benitatxell: Cala del Moraig and the cliffs; beyond, Jávea beaches and coves
- 🗺️ All the coves of the Costa Blanca — the index by municipality, from Dénia to El Campello