In Alicante, hidden behind the Puig Llorença massif, in the municipality of Poble Nou de Benitatxell (between Moraira and Xàbia), there is a piece of the Mediterranean that seems like a direct portal to the Caribbean. Waters of an almost unreal turquoise color and an environment of cliffs that, suddenly, makes you feel very far away without having almost moved on the map. This is exactly what Cala del Moraig is, a place that seems eternally haunted by an Instagram filter. Of course, getting there is a small adventure, although that is also part of its charm.
A small cove, but it has everything
Here, don't expect to find fine sand or long rows of umbrellas. La Cala del Moraig is a secluded, gravel beach where the water, transparent from the shore, invites you to get in as soon as you arrive. Furthermore, beneath its surface lies one of those seabeds that make snorkeling a star plan for the most adventurous.
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Despite retaining that wild beach feel, it is not just any cove. It has a Blue Flag and has services that make the experience quite comfortable for those looking for something more accessible. It is easy to find families, people who are going to spend the day or divers who enter and leave the water as if it were their home.
It also has that point of freedom that not all beaches offer because at one end, the environment changes and an area opens up where nudism is common.
The cave that ends explains why everyone is talking about this place
However, if there is one image that will stay with you, it is that of the Cova dels Arcs. A rock formation with natural arches through which the sea and light filter in, creating a hypnotic effect in front of which no one can avoid taking out their mobile phone. Although it is best to stay a little longer than necessary looking at the wonders that nature is capable of doing.
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The most curious thing is that it is not only a beautiful cave but also the outlet of an underground river to the sea. Hence this play of transparencies and colors that makes it one of the most sought after spots by those who practice scuba diving. Of course, although access is relatively simple, moving around the area requires some p
In fact, part of the magic of this cove is that it is not a place with easy and immediate access. You cannot go down by car to the shore itself, so the plan begins by leaving it at the top and continuing on foot. In the summer months, in addition, access is regulated and there is usually a shuttle bus to avoid crowds and keep the cove car-free. It is a detail that acts as a natural filter and explains why, despite its fame, it continues to be a hidden refuge.
Beyond the cove: cliffs, routes and privileged views
But there is still more because Cala del Moraig is just one piece of a larger landscape. It is part of the well-known Cliff Route, a route that winds between walls more than one hundred meters high and connects some of the most unique coves in the area.
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It is easy to start the walk on the beach and end up chaining viewpoints, paths and small improvised stops. Along the way, other more hidden coves and corners appear that reinforce that feeling of being in a place in Spain that still keeps secrets.
Between the stones on the shore, the impossible blue of the water and the cliffs closing the horizon, the Moraig cove definitely has something that makes it different without needing to cross half the world to enjoy it.
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