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An ideal location for a perfect holiday on The Costa Blanca, Spain."Villas in Moraira rent, lettings.. Costa Blanca Moraira Villa holiday Lettings. Villas holiday lettings. Villas in Javea. Family villas for holidays in Moraira. Family villas for holidays in Javea. Villas rental in Moraira. Villas rental in Javea. Villas to let in Moraira. Vacation villas in Spain. Holiday villas on costa blanca. Spanish Holiday villa lets, rentals, Alicante. Español de vacaciones Villa arrendamientos. Casas de alquiler en Moraira" Only forty five minutes drive from either Valencia or Alicante airports Two minutes drive from the beaches in Moraira and El Portet. The soft clean sand and crystal clear blue seas are what dream holidays in Spain are made of. The seas are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. A very quiet area but just a few minutes drive from the much busier area of Platje de L'Arenal in Javea/Xabia, or Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain; these really cool places have lots for visitors and those on holidays things to do in Spain. Numerous restaurants in Moraira, Benitachell , Calpe, Javea and Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain. Lots of live music, live bands, gigs and other entertainment in the pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels in this beautiful place in Spain. There is a wonderful coast road from Moraira to Calpe, lined with restaurants of every kind. Fabulous views as well as quiet beaches and bays. Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain is less than 30 minutes away and is on most peoples list of ten best places to visit in Spain.. The Montgo ( the elephant head mountain) is between Xabia and Denia, Costa Blanca, Spain; and is ideal for those who like no more than hours walk to its peak with fantastic views over to Ibiza. The area is a wonderful natural park. Bienvenido" is not an unfamiliar word to the people of Moraira/Teulada, Costa Blanca, Spain. It means welcome in Spanish, and it is a warm welcome you will find here, in one of the nicest towns of the Costa Blanca region. To be exact, Moraira/Teulada are actually two towns that lie adjacent to each other, with Moraira situated on the coast and Teulada slightly inland. In total, almost 10,000 people live in this area.Looking firstly at Moraira, it was not that long ago that holidaymakers discovered this sleepy little fishing village, with its variety of gorgeous stony and sandy beaches that can be found both in the town itself and along the coastline. At that time, the villagers´ main livelihood was fishing, and their main diet consisted of eating the fish they caught. What used to be the fishermens´ storage huts have now been converted into picturesque houses. One of the reasons why many inhabitants of Teulada moved down to Moraira was work related; they decided to move to the coast for, if you live by the sea, you become a fisherman. Today the system remains as it has been for hundreds of years; the fishermen go to sea in the early hours of the morning to catch the produce, which is sold later that day by auction at the traditional fish market. This market has grown over the years, and is now one of the most important fish markets in the Costa Blanca region. The native people, who as all the travel brochures will tell you are renowned for their friendliness, soon realised the potential of their small fishing village and have changed their lifestyle accordingly. Nowadays a wide variety of opportunities exist for holidaymakers and, with a coastline stretching approximately 8km, this area has a lot to offer. Turning for a moment from Moraira, let us look at the original section of Teulada town, a picturesque village located approximately 6km inland. Wander in the shade of olive trees, where vineyards lie alongside plantations of oranges and almonds, and the heady aroma of pine sap emanates from the abundant pine trees typical of this idyllic region, and you could quickly lose yourself in the beauty of the surroundings. Whenever you go walking around Teulada, you will always pass by the Riu-Raus. These are arched constructions where the locally picked raisins are laid out to dry. The dried fruit is used, amongst other things, to make the sweet local drink Moscatel. If you were to suddenly see a donkey and cart accompanied by a farmer with a straw hat pass by a Riu-Rau, you would feel sure that you had stepped back in time. The Church Fortress of Santa Caterina - Església fortalesa de Santa Caterina Castillo de Moraira;This fortress, which stands on a rocky hill at l'Ampolla beach, was built in the18th Century. Over the entrance hangs the royal coat of arms of the Bourbons. The date of 1742 which is shown on the arms probably indicates the year of completion of the construction work. The Castell was built as a means of protection against attacks by Berber pirates. The unusual shape of the building is commonly known as a pezuña de buey (ox hoof), since it has a semicircular southern facade and a straight northern facade, through which one passes to the interior of the Castell. Torre de Vigilancia del Cap d’Or ;The Torre del Cap d'Or stands at the highest point of the Cap d'Or, on the edge of the rocky coastline. It is circular in shape, with a perimeter of 26 metres and a height of 11 metres. The tower is solid, and there is no doorway; to ascend the tower, a rope ladder was let down from above. Two cannons were situated on the tower in order to provide a defense for the port of Moraira. After enjoying the beach and cooling off in the sea, you can if you wish enjoy one of the many fiestas, for which Spain is renowned throughout the world. In the Moraira/Teulada region, you will find different fiestas take place throughout the year. In preparation, the local people bake, cook, make fabulous costumes and organise huge firework displays. The two most important Fiestas are; San Vicente Ferrer, which takes place on the first Monday after Easter Monday, and Moors & Christians, which is held the second weekend in June. San Vicente Ferrer is a 10 day religious fiesta to celebrate the Patron Saint of Teulada. However, the Spanish are masters at combining solemnity and la dolce vita, and if you follow the delicious aroma wafting around town you are likely to find a giant paella being served up somewhere. Everyone is invited, so just join in and enjoy yourself ! The history of Spanish occupation is celebrated by the week long Moors & Christians fiesta. Theatrically presented in impressive costumes, the townspeople are separated into Moorish and Christian filas (groups), and hold marches and mock battles that take place at various times and places throughout the village. The high point of this fantastic fiesta is the firework display and procession on the last day. Whichever fiesta you watch, you will always be made welcome and encouraged to join in the fun, dancing and laughing alongside both participants and spectators. One thing is for sure - you should visit a Spanish fiesta at least once in your lifetime to get a feel for what is probably the most enjoyable aspect of the Spanish way of life Only one thing now remains - to kick off your shoes and walk over the soft white sand of the beach into the crystal clear water. This coastal strip of Moraira has everything; the beaches are not over-populated, and you even have a choice of sand, rocks or pebbles We start ourjourney through the Coast from La Cala, a small rocky beach of clear waters and rather empty, due to the difficult access, either by sea or by walking along the cliff. By boat, you can go around the Cape ("Cap d'Or") until you get to the beach Playa del Portet. It is a small inlet of shell form, rather quiet and of transparent waters, so becoming a superb setting for a peaceful swim. Facilities such as restaurants, showers, parking area and an office or the Red Cross are available. From here you can climb up to the watch tower of Cap d'Or. We continue to Moraira, where we find the beach of L'Ampolla at the foot of the castle. Of golden sand, it is the largest and most popular beach in the area, with an excellent range of facilities such as games, hammocks, washbasins for the feet, a watch tower, restaurants, an office of the Red Cross and a parking area. Following the road towards Calpe, you will find the beaches of Platgetes, which are of easy access; they are half of golden sand and half rocky. Parking area, restaurants, showers and office of the Red Cross are available in this area; it also has a nice promenade that communicates them. On the same road, before getting to Cap Blanc you will find the L'Andragó beach, a boulder beach, famous for being rather quiet. Parking area and restaurants are also available and it is one of the best areas for practising underwater sports. The rest of the coastline up to Cap Blanc in an area full of cliffs with excellent viewpoints from which you can watch you can watch impressive scenes of clear blue and green waters. The choice and quality of the cuisine in Teulada-Moraira will be one of the most enjoyable memories of your holiday. From paella orblack rice coloured from the ink of the squid, to Arroz de¡ Señoret (local paella made with filleted fish and shellfish) or Arroz Abanda (rice in a fish sauce), these dishes are just a smali example of the wide range of tradicional fare of the Marina Alta. The Teulada Moraira diet is equally balanced between produce from the sea, the surrounding hilis and the f ields. Apart from rice based dishes, you can sample a huge variety of recipes using local fish, shellfish, meat and game. For something sweet to conclude your meal, you are spoilt for choice with the range of deserts using locally grown foodstuffs such as almonds and raisins. There are more than 100 national and internacional venues to choose from in the area, ranging from simple tapas bars through to international Michelin starred restaurants. So:que aproveche as they say in Spain - we hope you enjoy your meal! The local topography of Moraira, Costa Blanca, Spain allows a visitor to participate in an adventure of discovery of the variety of beaches and bays that lie within the area of this beautiful, spacious villa. With its 8 kms of coastline, decorated with the Blue Flag beaches of the European Community, and with the many services of Life Guards and First Aid, attention to the environment, showers, safe storage for personal items, games for children, maintenance of the beach…Teulada-Moraira has deserved its achievement of the Certificate for the systems of Quality ISO 9001 and Environment Management ISO 14001. A good route could be to start from a small hidden and clean rocky beach known as La Cala. Skirting the spectacular Cap D’Or you come to a shell-shaped bay , the beach of El Portet. From here you could explore the watchtower of Cap D’Or on the clifftop. At the foot of the castle you come across L’Ampolla, the most popular, cosmopolitan and extensive of the sandy beaches of the area. Platgetes, Cala L’Andrago and Cala Cap Blanc tender the opportunity to practice subaqua sports as well as offering spectacular cliffs and magnificent views of the Mediterranean countryside. Market in Teulada -Calle Alicante- This is the traditional weekly market which is taking place every wednesday morning in Teulada. Besides buying fresh vegetables and fruits, you can find a large selection of different merchandise such as clothing, textils, plants, bags, shoes, crafts, sawing and knitting stuff, jewelry, toys and many things more Market in Moraira -Ctra. Moraira-Calpe- This is the traditional weekly market which is taking place every friday morning in Moraira. Besides buying fresh vegetables and fruits, you can find a large selection of different merchandise such as clothing, textils, plants, bags, shoes, crafts, sawing and knitting stuff, jewelry, toys and many things more Flea Market -in Pedreguer- Since the very beginning this flea-market attracts many visitors from all arround with a large variety of second hand stuff and much more to sometimes very surprising prises. ALL THE INFORMATION YOU REQUIRE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS... Whether you are looking for a map, bus timetable or general information on local cultural events, Rosa, Lucía and Miguel are the friendly, English speaking team at the Information Office who are on hand to help you. In addition, they can usually provide one or two tips on the best beaches, trips and nightlife to be found in the area. A wide selection of information leaflets are available, and you can also acquaint yourself with Teulada- Moraira by way of the new, online information terminal that is available for general use. Maps of the area, a road name search facility, restaurant information, places of interest and many other useful items are all available on-line and free of charge. There is also a free service for sending digital greetings cards to friends and relatives, and a small advertising section with various items for your further information.
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The small typically
Spanish fishing village now a relaxed, quiet resort town. Moraira ouses traditional charm on the busy Costa Blanca, a
favoured holiday spot and retirement haven. Moraira has grown from a small fishing village into an attractive resort with luxury villas no large hotels and no high rises. It has not lost its Spanish character and still has its lovely fishing harbour together with its quota of luxury yachts in the marina, variety of shops, colourful weekly markets, a truly atmospheric old town. Its waterfront restaurants and bars are a delightful way of spending time enjoying the sunshine, relaxing and people watching. Moraira is the perfect place to rent a holiday villa on The Costa Blanca, Spain. Holiday lettings are a delight in this area. Costa Blanca Moraira Villa is handily placed for all of this, spend a quiet day around the large pool then an enjoyable evening in the town or relax on the safe beaches during the day and have a quiet BBQ at the villa in the evening. Out luxury spacious villa in Moraira is the perfect place to rest and relax. The
resort is easily accessible, being equidistant (about 62 miles/100km) by
motorway from both Alicante and Valencia airports. For those who enjoy a
taste of the high life, it is also within easy reach by car or bus of
the busier, glitzier Costa Blanca resorts of Javea, Calpe and bustling
Benidorm. The countryside around Moraira offers some lovely scenery
dotted with unspoilt villages to explore. The relaxed traditional
ambience of Moraira does not mean there is not plenty to occupy
holidaymakers. The resort boasts two main beaches with Blue Flag status,
separated by a promontory crowned with a medieval fortress: clean and
sandy beaches shelve gently and safely into the aquamarine depths. There
are also plenty of sport and leisure facilities on offer. When it comes
to holiday weather, Moraira claims an average 325 days of sunshine a
year, and temperatures that stay constantly pleasantly warm, sea breezes
ensuring that it is never sweltering in summer, and the surrounding
mountains protecting the town from the chilly winter winds. Moros y Cristianos - Moors and Christians Fiesta Activity: Popular Holidays. Spain 24th to 31st July 2008 Theme: Arts and culture. / Popular Holidays. Spain Field: International Tourist Interest. Spain For eight days, the whole town steps back in time to hold a spectacular re-enactment of a battle fought in 1538. The festival of Moors and Christians is the biggest event of the year in Villajoyosa. The festival has been held for over 250 years in honour of Santa Marta (St. Martha) and commemorates events which occurred in 1538, when Berber pirates led by Zalé-Arraez tried to attack Villajoyosa. According to legend, St. Martha came to the rescue of the townsfolk by causing a flash flood which wiped out the enemy fleet, thus preventing the corsairs from reaching the coast. To show their gratitude, the town made her its patron saint and hold this annual festival in her honour, the main event being a re-enactment of the Moorish landing. The festivities commence with the fabulous processions of Moors and Christians on 25 and 26 July: The various factions that make up each procession march majestically through the streets to the sound of music. Then, in the early hours of the 28th, the spectacular landing is held. Crowds of people start to arrive at the beach around five in the morning and, while the Christians make ready their artillery to defend the shore, over 30 Moorish vessels approach the coastline. Once they have landed, both armies battle it out until they reach the foot of the castle, which is eventually taken by the Moors. In the afternoon, the Christian soldiers come back and retake the castle: first of all, they try to persuade the enemy to surrender, but after some unsuccessful negotiations, a great battle ensues ending in the defeat of the Moors, who are symbolically sent back to the sea. Villajoyosa is brimming over with fun and merriment during these festivities. There are also many activities to enjoy, such as gastronomic competitions, open-air dances, firework displays and music concerts. Moors and Christians is a popular festival in many parts of Spain and each place has its own original way of celebrating, depending on their particular history and tradition. The re-enactment of the landing is unique to Villajoyosa and sets it apart from all other festivals of its kind. Dates: 7/24/2007 - 7/31/2007 La Villajoyosa Province: Alicante - Alacant / Autonomous Region: Valencia Tourist Office: Avenida País Valencià, 10 bajo - 03570 La Villajoyosa (Alicante - Alacant) Tel. +34 966851371 Fax +34 966852947 Villajoyosa's seafaring tradition is enhanced every year, towards the end of July, when Moors arrive by sea to fight the Christians. From Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa), the capital of the region of Marina Baixa, also known as "La Vila", we can see the peaks of the sierras of Aitana and Puig Campana, a natural barrier that shelters the region from northern winds, making the temperatures of this area very pleasant all year round. The walled historic quarter, next to the Amadorio river, has a gorgeous shore, lined with colourful houses, designed that way so that sailors could spot them from their ships. The parish church of Nuestra Señora de Asunción is a Gothic building that preserves an interesting Baroque reredos. In the afternoon, a visit to the port will provide the opportunity to experience the lively auctions of fish and seafood caught during the day. La Vila has three kilometres and a half worth of beaches, such as Centro, Paradís, and specially De Torres, with crystal waters, where we also find the archaeological sites of the tower of the Cross and the tower of Saint Joseph, the latter being popularly known as the tower of Hercules. The chocolate industry in Villajoyosa is as famous as it is ancient. The local factories gladly open their doors to travellers visiting the city. TOURIST INFO, TEULADA /MORAIRA, Ctra. Moraira-Teulada 51 - 03724 Moraira (Teulada), Tel.: 96 574 51 68 - Fax: 96 649 15 04. Car Rental:-Rent a Car CABET, Centro Comercial Tabaira, C/. Móstoles,66, 03725 TEULADA (Alicante), Tel. Serv. 24h. 96 649 00 22, Fax 96 574 49 54, Tel.Movil 629 684 449 . Frank´s Rent a Car, S.L., Ctra.Moraira-Calpe, 134A, Complejo Milla de Oro, 03725 Teulada-Moraira, Tel. 966 49 22 77 , Tel.Móvil 609 60 91 45 -24h, Fax 966 49 22 99, Color Rent a Car Moraira S.L., Ctra. Moraira-Calpe, 18F, 03724, Moraira (Alicante), Tel: 96 649 05 75 ,Fax: 96 649 05 24 Doctors and Clinics Clinica Tarraula Ctra. Moraira-Calpe, 124 - Moraira Tel: 96 649 12 59 Centro Medico LUZ Ctra. Moraira-Teulada, 100-104 - Moraira Tel: 96 574 42 97 Clinica Asistel Ctra. Moraira/Benitachell - Moraira Tel. 96 649 50 06 - 96 649 54 95 Fax: 96 649 52 04 Emergency 24 STUNDEN - 96 649 5006 Clinica Moraira Acuario Avda. Madrid,¨Edif. Visort¨-Pasaje- Moraira Tel: 966 490707 (24 hours) Clinica Moraira Acuario Avda. Madrid,¨Edif. Visort¨-Pasaje- Moraira Tel: 966 490707 (24 hours) Centro de Salud de Teulada ( 24 hours ) C/. Dr. Pitarch -Teulada Tel. 96 574 01 76 Centro Sanitario de Moraira C/. Dr. Calatayud 45 - Moraira Tel. 96 649 02 04 Dentists CLINICA DENTAL APADENT Avda. Mediterráneo, 172 – Teulada Tel: 96 574 10 30 CLINICA DENTAL MORAIRA SL. C./ Les Tosqueres, 2 – Moraira Tel: 96 574 43 34 websites for more info:- www.info-teulada-moraira.com www.entertainmentinspain.com www.teulada-moraira.org |
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