Spanish Charm By Veronica Limone At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Moraira has all the charm you would expect of a quaint old Spanish fishing town. Lying north of the city of Alicante and south of Valencia with the Mediterranean Sea stretched out at its feet Moraira remains one of the unspoilt resorts of the Costa Blanca. Its 8km of beautiful coastline backed by mountains attracts visitors from all over Europe, seeking a luxury holiday in Spain.

The town has expertly managed to preserve the traditional way of life whilst embracing modern tourism and offers an impressive variety of shops and amenities. Stylish cafes like 'Deli' on Calle Calatayud are popular, serving home cooked dishes including quiches and exotic curries. For more authentic Spanish cuisine visit Las Gaviotas which lies in the main square by the town’s church. To sample fresh local produce try the main fish restaurants located on the waterfront overlooking the port or the fish market (La Lonja) held every morning except on Sundays. Dining in is also an option as there are many supermarkets to choose from and the Continente Hypermarket is just half an hours drive away.

Moraira boasts two lovely sandy beaches with EEC Blue Flag Status which can be enjoyed by all the family. There are also plenty of other activities to keep you busy including water sports, golf courses, tennis, squash, boat hire and excursions. Apart from the resorts of Javea and Calpe, other places of interest are the mountain top fortress of Guadalest, the ancient city of Murcia and Europe’s largest palm forest all accessible by day excursion.

If you are lucky enough to be there during July, you will see a wonderful display of fireworks, parade and procession in honour of the Virgin of the Unsheltered and the Virgin of Carmen, protector of sailors and fishermen. The town of Teulada, the old town of Moraira is just 8km inland and is also well worth a visit. There is a great street market held here every week which is full of buzzing activity.

Moraira averages 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, 325 days of every year. The climate stays pleasantly warm whilst cool sea breezes ensure it is never sweltering, making it the ideal holiday location all year round. The relaxed traditional ambience of Moraira with its stunning views across to El Peñon de Ifach, the rock of Calpe, and the luscious green countryside of the Mediterranean canvas is a flawless setting for a luxury holiday in Spain.

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