
Wild & scenic
Cala del Moraig
Benitatxell, Costa Blanca · 🇪🇸 Spain
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A pebble cove trapped beneath sheer cliffs near Benitatxell, with a flooded sea cave at one end.
Open Cala del Moraig on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~24°C in the warm season
- Water
- Deep, brilliantly clear turquoise
- Sand
- White pebbles below sheer ochre cliffs
- Swimming
- Deep and clear — excellent snorkelling; a sea cave (Cova dels Arcs) opens at one end
- Best time to visit
- May–Oct
- Setting
- A dramatic cove at the foot of the Benitatxell cliffs between Moraira and Jávea
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Cala del Moraig: frequently asked questions
Where is Cala del Moraig?
Cala del Moraig is at Benitatxell, on the coast of Spain.
What is the sea temperature at Cala del Moraig?
In the warm season the sea at Cala del Moraig reaches about 24°C. Deep, brilliantly clear turquoise.
When is the best time to visit Cala del Moraig?
The best time to visit Cala del Moraig is May–Oct. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Cala del Moraig have?
Cala del Moraig has white pebbles below sheer ochre cliffs.
Is Cala del Moraig good for swimming?
Deep and clear — excellent snorkelling; a sea cave (Cova dels Arcs) opens at one end.
Photo: Jesús Alenda (CC BY 2.0) · source