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Luxury Villa Rentals in Moraira
Sea-view villas with private pools above the coves and marina of the northern Costa Blanca
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A low-rise fishing town on the northern Costa Blanca
The northern Costa Blanca has kept a gentler side, and Moraira shows it best. The old fishing town still has a working harbour and an eighteenth-century castle on the seafront. It has stayed low-rise, and villas climb the pine-covered hills behind it instead. Long lunches, rocky coves and a Friday market are what fill most days.
Our Moraira collection runs to 210+ properties, mostly contemporary villas with private pools and sea views, plus a few apartments with shared pools near the town. They are spread across the hillsides between Cap d'Or and Benitachell, and the largest sleep big family parties.
Here is a guide to where to stay, when to go and how to spend the days.
Moraira at a glance
- Villas
- 210+ villas and apartments, with up to 9 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £800 to £2,000 a week, from around £500
- Best areas
- El Portet and Cap Blanc, the hills above town, and Benitachell to the north
- Best time
- May to October for the sea; spring and autumn for walking and quieter coves
- Getting there
- Alicante airport around an hour by road; Valencia around an hour and a half
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Quilmes Spain5 bedrooms
Villa Brujala Spain5 bedrooms
Rent Villa Ferr Spain5 bedrooms
Casa Benimeit Moraira: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Moraira5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Moraira
El Portet and Cap Blanc for sea views and an easy walk to the water, the hillsides above town for space and privacy, and Benitachell for clifftop villas near Cala del Moraig.
A castle, a marina and a Friday morning
Moraira's castle was built in the eighteenth century to watch for Barbary pirates. Today it overlooks L'Ampolla beach and a seafront promenade lined with cafés. The marina is home to the yacht club, and the fishermen still bring in their catch beside it. Behind the front there is a compact centre of shops, tapas bars and restaurants, busy on summer evenings without ever feeling frantic.
On Friday mornings the weekly market fills the town with fruit, cheese, leather and linen, and it is worth arriving early. Villas on the slopes closest to town let you walk down for breakfast and take a taxi back up the hill after dinner.
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Coves, clear water and a walk to Cap d'Or
This is a coast of small bays rather than long resort beaches. El Portet is a sheltered horseshoe of sand with calm, clear water, and it is the favourite for families. Rockier coves such as Cala Andragó are better for snorkelling. From El Portet a steep path climbs through the pines to the old watchtower on Cap d'Or, with views towards the Peñón de Ifach.
A little north, in Benitachell, Cala del Moraig sits beneath high cliffs, with a sea cave you can explore on foot. The villas up here tend to be clifftop houses with long views out to sea.
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The Peñón, the vineyards and Teulada
Calpe is a short drive south. Its great limestone rock, the Peñón de Ifach, rises 332 metres from the sea and is protected as a natural park. Inland, the old town of Teulada keeps its stone church and quiet squares. Beyond it, the Jalón valley is a landscape of vineyards, almond terraces and bodegas, and a long Sunday lunch there is a local habit.
Jávea and Dénia are close as well, with the Montgó massif behind them and more coves to find along the coast.
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Rice, red prawns and a June battle on the beach
Lunch here means rice: arroz a banda cooked in fish stock, or arroz del senyoret with the shellfish already peeled. The red prawns of nearby Dénia are worth the price. Moscatel grapes have been grown in the Marina Alta for centuries, and you will see the arched riu-raus where they were once dried into raisins.
In June the town celebrates Moros y Cristianos, with parades, gunpowder and a mock Moorish landing on L'Ampolla beach at night. The sea is warm from June to October, and spring and autumn are lovely for walking. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, boat days and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Moraira
Casa Alcanal Moraira: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool & Sea Views – Moraira4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,353 a week
Casa Morer Moraira: Modern 4-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool & Sea Views – Moraira4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,346 a week
Ca Baladrar Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,238 a week
Villa Xalo Moraira: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Moraira5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,178 a week
Rent Villa Orlando Spain6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £3,115 a week
Villa Jaqueline Spain6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £3,099 a week
Casa Pinos Moraira: Stylish 3-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Pool – Moraira3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,031 a week
Villa Isas Spain5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,019 a weekWhy book your Moraira villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Moraira's villas are scattered over steep hillsides, and we know which ones let you walk down to El Portet or the town and which need a car for every trip. With 210+ properties in Moraira, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, boat charters along the coves, a private chef, wine tours in the Jalón valley, car hire and transfers from Alicante or Valencia. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Moraira?
El Portet and Cap Blanc are the most sought after, with sea views and an easy walk to the water. The hillsides behind town give more space and privacy. Benitachell, just to the north, suits anyone who wants clifftop villas near Cala del Moraig.
When is the best time to visit Moraira?
June to September is best for swimming and long evenings by the pool. May and October are warm and quieter. Spring and autumn are ideal for walking Cap d'Or and the coast path towards Benitachell.
When is Moros y Cristianos in Moraira?
Moraira's Moros y Cristianos festival takes place each June, with exact dates changing from year to year. It brings costumed parades, castle concerts and a night-time re-enactment on L'Ampolla beach, and villas book up early that month.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Moraira?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Moraira cost?
Across our 210+ villas in Moraira, weekly rates typically range from £800 to £2,000, with the most affordable from around £500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is closest to Moraira?
Alicante airport is around an hour away by road, and Valencia around an hour and a half. Both have regular flights from the UK, and our concierge can arrange private transfers or car hire.
Are there villas in Moraira for large groups?
Yes. Our Moraira collection includes properties with up to 9 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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