{"id":122158,"date":"2023-12-09T08:09:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=122158"},"modified":"2023-12-09T08:09:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T08:09:15","slug":"the-beautiful-seaside-town-just-25-miles-from-benidorm-but-10-times-prettier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/world-news\/the-beautiful-seaside-town-just-25-miles-from-benidorm-but-10-times-prettier\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful seaside town just 25 miles from Benidorm but 10 times prettier"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Although endlessly popular with Brits, Benidorm\u2019s reputation is a bit on the tacky side. That\u2019s why the smaller seaside town of Moraira – which is just 25 miles from the tourist mecca – is perhaps all the more surprising.<\/p>\n

The upmarket town is located next to the village of El Portet and both communities form a tourist resort on the Costa Blanca strip – boasting 8km of coastline backed by stunning mountains and vineyards.<\/p>\n

Website European Best Destinations explains more about the location calling is \u201cdream\u201d resort.<\/p>\n

It said: \u201cMoraira is typically the kind of small seaside resorts one dreams of for a holiday in Spain.<\/p>\n

\u201cFar from the crowds, from soulless buildings, this family seaside resort right on the water is what you need for a relaxing holiday under the sun of the Spanish coast.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith its cliffs, its pines, its sublime villas, Moraira reminds us a bit of Capri in Italy; it is a perfect nature destination for those who want a holiday away from the crowds.\u201d<\/p>\n

It adds that Moraira is \u201cone of the best hidden gems in Europe\u201d.<\/p>\n

Travel blogger Ella who runs website Many More Maps agreed.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cI spent three months living on the Costa Blanca, so I got to explore a tonne of this cool area of Spain. Of everywhere I visited during that time, Moraira was one of my very favourite destinations!”<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cPreviously a small fishing town, Moraira has preserved its small-town charm \u2013 you won\u2019t find tall buildings or hotels obscuring the landscape here.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe town mainly consists of cozy holiday villas, smaller apartments, family-run restaurants, and a big marina.”<\/p>\n

Moraira has beautiful beaches – including cala el Portet with turquoise waters – and plenty of water sports on offer, a castle and also an array of places to grab a bite or enjoy a more relaxed meal.<\/p>\n

In addition it has a popular little market where visitors get the chance to experience more traditional Spanish offerings.<\/p>\n

Those who have visited the market have been sharing their thoughts on travel review site TripAdvisor.<\/p>\n

One said: \u201cA traditional market which sells everything from fruit to clothing. Locals shop there, so not a tourist trap.\u201d<\/p>\n