Teulada Moraira Costa Blanca - Beaches

Teulada Moraira is home to some of the mostlack of waves make this a firm favourite for young
fantastic beaches the Costa Blanca has to offer. Aschildren. Situated directly behind the beach, is a
well as soft, gentle, sandy beaches that are ideal formodern restaurant catering for all tastes. It serves
children, Teulada Moraira also has rocky coves andgreat fresh fish and a wide-range of refreshing,
inlets perfect for active snorkelers and scuba diverscooling drinks. For the real food fan, El Portet Moraira
and an abundance of water-sports for the morehas a two-star Michelin restaurant: Le Dauphin. It is an
active tourist.absolute must for an early evening meal, sat on the
Teulada Moraira is on Spain's Costa Blanca and is aterrace above the beach, enjoying a crisp
stunning town that offers the tourist many of theChardonnay as you take in the view across the
key ingredients for a great family holiday. From thestunning bay while, in the distance, the sun sets
almond and orange farms in the stunning valleys, todramatically behind the mighty Penon d'Ifach rock. El
the peaks of the Montgo national park, the sceneryPortet Moraira is located a five minute drive from the
and views are breathtaking. From its traditionalcentre of Moraira. With great facilities and ample
restaurants to its award wining Moscatel wines andcar-parking, it is an excellent choice for a great day
from the fantastic coastal walks to its clean and safeout.
beaches, Teulada Moraira really does live up to itsNext along the Teulada Moraira coast is Playa
name as the 'Jewel in the Costa Blanca crown'.D'Ampolla. One of the four Moraira beaches awarded
The town of Teulada is located six miles from itsa blue flag award. In keeping with the blue flag
sister: Moraira. Teulada is the administrative centre ofstandards, the Playa D'Ampolla is kept exceptionally
the town and is where the town hall, police stationclean and tidy. It is a golden, sandy beach and is the
and hospital are located. Moraira is the coastal resort.largest and most popular beach in Teulada Moraira.
Thankfully, it has been spared much of theFamilies love it for its soft and golden sand,
over-development that many other Spanish coastalsunbathers love it for its wide and deep expanse and
towns have succumbed to and retains its charm as awater enthusiasts love it for its array of sporting
trendy, cosmopolitan resort built on its traditionalfacilities. Amongst its facilities, it has a great
fishing village origins.beach-bar, loungers and umbrellas, showers and
The coastal area of Teulada Moraira is home tobathroom facilities and is patrolled by Red Cross
some of Spain's cleanest beaches. Awarded blue-flaglifeguards.
status, they provide the holidaymaker with aFurther along the coast is Platgetes, which comprises
wide-range of beach holiday options: family-friendly,two small beaches: one is shallow, with golden sand,
sandy beaches, ideal for families with young children,whilst the other is rocky with an abundance of small,
to water-skiing and jet-skiing to wind-surfing andsea-life swimming in its inlets and coves: great for
sailing. It is possible to explore each of Teuladayoung children to explore. A promenade links the two
Moraira's beaches and leave with a new and excitingbeaches and provides excellent photo opportunities.
holiday experience.The beaches are equipped with a parking area, a
The list below details the beaches along the Teuladarestaurant and a Red Cross platform where a
Moraira coast. Be sure to try each one and pick alife-guard keeps a safe watch across the beaches.
favourite: you will definitely want to go back, timeAt the most southerly point of the Teulada Moraira
and time again.coast is the last beach: L'Andrago. It is a
La Cala is a small rocky beach, with the most crystalpebble-beach, with large boulders dotted here and
clear waters on the Costa Blanca. Best accessed bythere: ideal for laying out a towel, lying back and
boat, although a beautiful walk along the cliff pathtopping up your tan. The coves and inlets at the
can also take you to the beach, it is located at theedges of the beach are an excellent location to
most northerly point of the Teulada Moraira coast. Itpractice your scuba-diving and snorkeling. Famous,
is an excellent beach for a quite afternoon on alocally for being a very quiet beach, it is the perfect
lounger reading your favourite holiday novel.location for a quiet afternoon of relaxing, stress-free
Moving south, the next beach is at El Portet Moraira.sunbathing. Additionally, parking is available and a
It is a wide and shallow cove with a gentle slopingnumber of small restaurants are just a five-minute
beach: 50 feet out from the shoreline, the water willwalk away.
just be lapping at your knees. The shallow beach and