El Portet Beach

From Moraira, it's a five-minute drive — follow signs toward El Portet and you'll find a public car park and street parking, both free, though spaces fill fast in high season so arrive early. Private paid options are also available nearby (expect around €2.50/hour or €20 for 24 hours for motorhomes as of April 2026); some restaurants offer parking for patrons. Prefer your own two feet? A 30-minute coastal hike from Moraira town centre brings you in on the hiking trail that links the cove to the wider path network. Seasonal public transport runs from Moraira town centre in about five minutes, with more frequent services in summer.

The Cap d'Or Watchtower sits just one kilometre away and rewards the short walk with panoramic coastal views — it's the same 16th-century structure you can see from the waterline, and it looks even better up close. Moraira Castle, an 18th-century fortress in the town centre, is worth two kilometres of your afternoon. Further afield, Peñón de Ifach Natural Park — about 15 kilometres along the coast — offers one of the most iconic rock formations on the entire Costa Blanca, with hiking trails and sweeping sea views.

Restaurante El Portet is right at the cove itself, so you won't need to go far for lunch. Hotel Mañet, just 200 metres away, is another solid option if you want a slightly more relaxed setting. For a longer evening out, Gran Hotel Sol y Mar — rated 4.6 out of 5 across more than 7,700 reviews — is about 10 kilometres up the coast and consistently draws strong praise.

Hotel Mañet sits 200 metres from the beach and is the closest base you'll find — rated 4.2 out of 5 from 685 reviews, it's a practical and well-placed choice. Serawa, 2.7 kilometres away and rated 4.6 out of 5, offers a step up in style. For something genuinely different, Dreamsea Mediterranean Glamping is three kilometres out and rated 4.2 out of 5 — a good fit if you want the outdoors to follow you to bed.

Shoot from the waterline at golden hour looking back toward the Cap d'Or Watchtower — the 16th-century silhouette against a warm sky is the defining image of this cove. Early morning gives you the clearest turquoise water and golden sand without swimmers in frame.

Jellyfish drift in during the warmer months — June through September — so scan the water before you wade in. Rip currents can develop near the headlands or when seas are rougher than they look, so stay aware of conditions and keep clear of the rocky edges. Sanitary closures do occasionally happen here; check with local authorities before you make the trip. The terrain is rocky throughout, so sturdy footwear matters on the approach, and the beach is not wheelchair accessible.