Cala Moraig is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Costa Blanca . It is located in the Alicante region of Marina Alta and, more specifically, in the Poble Nou de Benitachell, halfway between Jávea and Moraira.
This small cove of white sand and crystal clear waters appears behind the imposing Puig de la Llorença massif, which falls on the coast forming imposing Cliffs up to a hundred meters high among which there are, precisely, small beaches. If you want to know more about Cala Moraig, we invite you to continue reading.
Things to do in Cala Moraig
The first thing you should know about Cala Moraig is that its left corner is a nudist tradition. But, more important are the things you can do if you visit this beautiful beach.
The area is perfect for you to practice diving and snorkeling. The very cliffs that fall on the beach make up capricious rock formations in the water where different species live.
Cova dels Arcs
Among those rocky landscapes, the main attraction of Cala Moraig stands out. It's about the call Cova dels Arcs, which has cavities both on the surface and underwater. It was the product of the karst drainage system exerted by the sea on the rock and a good part of it was submerged about 6000 billion years ago.
It is known that it was known to humans since the first settlers arrived in the area. Later, it served as a refuge for sailors, although it would be rediscovered when preparing the works of the road that connects Poble Nou de Benitachell with the urbanizations of the area.
Cala Moraig
The exterior of the Cova dels Arcs offers you wonderful sunset postcards. And, inside, the best known part of the cave is called Immersionists room, also called "Star Window." From there, you can also access spacious lower rooms that communicate directly with the open sea.
However, before entering the cave you must take some precautions. First of all, you should not do it when the tide is high and the sea is rolling because it could cause you to hit the stones. Also and secondly, the surface of the cavity is slippery and it is not difficult to fall. But, in any case, it is a nature's wonder which is also considered the longest groundwater outlet to the sea in all of Spain.
Hiking trails
On the other hand, from Cala Moraig there are several hiking and bicycle routes that pass through the aforementioned massif of Puig de la Llorença, also called Cumbre del Sol. Stand out among them the one that unites Abiar with Calistros, which runs through terraces of vine cultivation and shows you traditional constructions of the region called riurau, where the grapes were kept. It ends in the recreational area of the first town that we have mentioned.
Along with this route, which you can do both on foot and by bike, you have that of Penya-Segats, whose main attraction lies in the views it offers you of the caves on the coast. And equally, that of the Moraig fault, which has a high geological value. But the route that will surprise you the most is the call Route Cliffs, which follows the SL-CV 50 path, marked out and with numerous viewpoints.
How to get to Cala Moraig
The only way to get to Cala Moraig is by road. You have to go for the CV-737 and take the detour that leads to Cumbre del Sol urbanization. After passing this, you will find a parking lot in the upper part of the cove where you will have to park your vehicle and do the rest of the way on foot. This is not very long, although it is pronounced.
Cova dels Arcs
The surroundings of Cala Moraig
On the other hand, after a day at the beach in Cala Moraig, you will also want to know the surroundings. The Marina Alta Alicante has some very beautiful towns that are worth your visit. We are going to show you the closest to the cove.
Benitachell
The first thing we must tell you about this town is that, in its municipal area, you have other beautiful coves such as the from the Testos y by Llebeig. But it also offers you interesting monuments. Among these, the church of Santa Maria Magdalena, built in the XNUMXth century in baroque style. In addition, we advise you to see the Jaime Llobell Oratory, built in the XIX.
From the same time is the Town hall and much older the portals, which was one of the gates of the medieval wall and today gives access to the church square.
Moraira
Very close to Cala Moraig is also this small town of about XNUMX inhabitants that has a beautiful port. Regarding its monuments, the castle, which was a coastal surveillance fortification to protect the area from pirate attacks.
Benisa
This small town is one of the most recommended in this part of the Alicante province. You will be surprised by the number of monuments it has. Among them, the set of manor houses and palaces that serve as headquarters to the facilities of the University of Alicante.
They also highlight the convent of the Franciscan Fathers, dating from 1645; the Torres-Orduña Palace, today house of culture; the Neo-Gothic church of the Immaculate Conception and, above all, the Slice, dated in the XNUMXth century and which is the oldest building in the town.
Benisa fish market
Jávea
It is the most important town in the area and is protected by the Montgó massif, around which you have a magnificent natural park. In the latter, you can get closer to the Cape San Antonio, which, with its spectacular cliffs, offers you wonderful views of the Costa Blanca.
Regarding the monuments of Jávea, it stands out above all the St. Bartholomew's Church, built in the 1931th century. It combines the characteristics of a fortress due to its rectangular plan and its robust buttresses with the religious sobriety of a temple. In addition, its bell tower is visible from many places in the region. Since XNUMX it is a National Artistic Monument.
The church of Our Lady of Loreto, which is in the port and whose roof simulates the keel of a ship. On the other hand, if you go to Cape San Antonio, you will find the monastery of the Virgin of the Angels and several lookout towers that controlled the arrival of pirates.
In conclusion, Cala Moraig It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire Costa Blanca. It offers you wonders like the Cova dels Arcs. But also the towns in the area are worth your visit. Don't you want to know this corner of the province of Alicante ?