The arrival of autumn to Spain means that the vast majority of tourists no longer think about beaches, sun and sea, and instead choose to go on getaways to some city in Europe or to the mountain. But nothing could be further from the truth. Even though the temperatures are no longer so high, you can always make a small excursion to the shores of the Mediterranean to enjoy incredible coastal landscapes, and there are few places more ideal for this than the Alicante town of Moraira.
This population center of only 1,600 inhabitants belongs to the term municipal of Teulada, and in it you can visit both impressive coves bathed by turquoise waters and a great architectural heritage and natural. Therefore, if you still refuse to stop seeing the sea until the next summer of 2025, Spending a weekend in Moraira is one of the best options to make a autumn getaway for Spain.
Moraira: fishing tradition in the Mediterranean
The Teulada Moraira tourism website offers a tour through the streets most incredible in the town, starting with its picturesque seaside neighborhood Its narrow streets full of white houses lead to the yacht club, from which you can go to the beautiful Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken. In addition, just about four minutes from the temple you can climb the jewel in the town’s crown: its impressive castle.
This defensive fortress was erected in the 18th century in order to monitor the L’Ampolla beach. Its peculiar structure and its extraordinary masonry make it one of the main tourist attractions from Moraira, and it is also one of the best points to start the last part of the tour of the town, which begins on the sandy beach that is right next to the tower.
L’Ampolla Beach is the busiest in the town because it is located in the heart of the urban centre. This sandy 250 meters long is characterized by its calm waters and its golden sand, and although autumn is not the ideal time to bathe in the Mediterranean, You cannot stop strolling through this impressive environment before facing the last stop on the itinerary.
From the beach you can access the spectacular Marjal del Semillar, an incredible wetland formed by small lagoons just a few meters from the sea into which the Barranc de les Sorts basin. In addition, it is an environment with great biodiversity, which is why since 2004 it obtained the status of Wildlife Reserve.
Other beaches to see near Moraira
If the autumn temperatures are not an impediment for you and what you want is to swim in the sea, near Moraira there are ideal coves to do it (in addition to L’Ampolla Beach). Just one kilometer from the castle is the Portitxolet cove, while a little further away you can relax in the Cala del Portet and contemplate from its viewpoint the Cap d’Or Peninsula and its beautiful tower.
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