Cala del Moraig, Benitatxell
The verdict
- Best for: Snorkellers and value minded swimmers who will swap soft sand and easy parking for the most dramatic cove water on this coast, free to enter once you are down there.
- Best spot: In the water with a mask toward the Cova dels Arcs sea cave at the southern end, where the clarity and rock life are best in the bright morning light.
- Know this: You cannot drive to the cove and summer parking is paid, so the smart move is the shuttle or an early arrival. Bring beach shoes for the pebbles and your own snorkel.
Published 12 April 2026. Last reviewed 24 May 2026
Moraig is the cove that makes you forget your own name for a second. A crescent of pale pebbles sits at the foot of sheer limestone cliffs, the water turns from jade to deep blue a few strokes out, and the Cova dels Arcs sea cave waits at the southern end for anyone with a mask. For snorkelling and clear water swimming this is one of the genuine high points of the whole Costa Blanca, and the swim, like the entry, costs you nothing once you are down on the stones.
The honest catch is the same one that protects it. You cannot drive to the cove. You park at the top of the access road and walk down a short path of about five minutes, and in the high season from April to mid October that parking is paid at a day rate, with the exact figure to be confirmed each year. In peak weeks the car park fills early and a shuttle has run to keep the road clear. None of this is expensive by club standards, but it is a real cost to plan around rather than a free for all.
The value plan is simple. Come in late spring or early autumn when the water is still clear, the cove is quiet and shoulder season parking is often free. In high summer arrive at opening or late afternoon, or use the shuttle when it runs rather than crawl for a space. Bring beach shoes for the pebbles, your own mask and snorkel instead of hiring, and water and a snack, since the only catering is a seasonal restaurant whose terms are to be confirmed. Anyone after soft sand and a car park at the door should skip Moraig and use the wide beach at Calpe or the Arenal in Javea, and save this cove for an early snorkelling morning, which is when it truly earns the walk.
Clubs on this beach
Moraig is a wild cliff cove with a seasonal restaurant rather than a club scene. Names and opening status change through the year, so check the current options in our Costa Blanca beach clubs directory.
Moraig beach restaurant
A seasonal restaurant sits beside the cove with food and drink in the warmer months, the only catering at the beach itself. The specific operator, opening status and terms change through the year and are to be confirmed before you visit.
Beach bars at Calpe
For sunbeds, beach bars and a proper promenade scene, the long Levante beach at Calpe a short drive south has the wider choice. Operators and terms vary by season and are to be confirmed.
Moraig sits below El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, between Moraira and Javea, around forty minutes from Benidorm by car. There is no train, and you cannot drive to the cove itself. You park at the top of the access road and walk down a path of about five minutes, with the parking charged in the high season from April to mid October and a shuttle running in the busiest weeks.
The cheapest and least stressful plan is to arrive at opening or late afternoon, or to visit in the shoulder season when parking is often free. Bring beach shoes for the pebbles, your own mask and snorkel, sun cover and plenty of water, since facilities at the cove are limited to a seasonal restaurant.
Reserve a day near Cala del Moraig
Tell us the date and party and we will match you to a beach restaurant or club near Moraig, Benitatxell and Calpe and pass on your request. No charge to enquire.
Common questions
Is Cala del Moraig free to visit?
The cove and the swim are free. The cost is parking, which is charged in the high season from April to mid October at a typical day rate, with the figure to be confirmed each year. Outside those months parking is usually free, so the cheapest visit is an off season morning or a walk in from above.
Can you drive down to Cala del Moraig?
No. You cannot reach the cove by car. You park in the area at the top of the access road and walk down a short path of about five minutes to the beach. In peak weeks the car park fills fast and a shuttle has run, so check the current arrangement before you set off.
Is Cala del Moraig good for snorkelling?
Yes. The clear water, rocks and the Cova dels Arcs sea cave make it one of the better snorkelling and diving spots on the Costa Blanca. Bring your own mask and snorkel rather than hiring on the day, and the swim itself costs nothing once you are down there.
Is Cala del Moraig sandy?
No, it is a pebble cove rather than soft sand, framed by tall limestone cliffs. Beach shoes make the day far more comfortable. If you want easy sand and simple parking instead, the wide beach at Calpe or the Arenal in Javea are the kinder choices.
When is the cheapest and quietest time to visit Cala del Moraig?
Late spring and early autumn give clear, calm water without the August crush, and shoulder season parking is often free. In peak summer the value plan is to arrive at opening or late afternoon, or to use the shuttle when it runs rather than queue for the small car park.
