Practical Information

We recommend local car hire. Our guests receive a discount with Rent a Car Giner.

Best balance of price + reliability:

A car is essential for getting around Moraira and the surrounding area. For Valencia Airport (VLC), these are the strongest options based on local ratings, traveller feedback, and fewer complaints about hidden fees.

Best balance of price + reliability:
Centauro Car Hire – Very popular in Spain for competitive prices and simpler insurance options if booked direct. Consistently well rated for value.
SIXT Car Rental — Usually the smoothest premium experience, with newer cars and good service, though more expensive.
Malco Rent a Car – Strong local ratings and less of the mass-market airport chaos.
Europcar – Reliable mainstream option with a desk in the terminal.
Victoria Cars – Good reputation among Costa Blanca travellers for transparent rentals.

Usually cheapest:
Record go Mobility – Valencia Aeropuerto
OK Mobility – Aeropuerto Valencia
Centauro – Also available at Valencia airport

Tip: Always book direct with the rental company where possible — you’ll often get better insurance terms and fewer surprises at the desk.

Beniconnect – Transfers to Moraira
Services Available

Private Taxi Transfer (door-to-door)
Book a door-to-door private transfer from Alicante Airport directly to Moraira. At Alicante Airport you’ll be met at their Meet and Greet desk, where your uniformed driver will take you to your chosen destination.
Price starts from €110 for a standard taxi (up to 4 people). Journey time is approximately 1 hour 7 minutes, covering around 90 km.

Shared Shuttle Bus (Costa Connect)
This is a shared airport shuttle service available all year round from Alicante Airport to Moraira – the most economical option. There is a 45-minute waiting time between flights at the airport. Cost is approximately €15 compared to €80+ for a private taxi, making it a very cost-effective choice. The shuttle runs for flights arriving and departing between 09:00 and midnight. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before travel. 

Train Station Transfer
They also offer transfers from Alicante Train Station to Moraira, starting from €110. The driver waits outside the CAFESTORE restaurant in the arrivals hall holding a Beniconnect sign.

• The apartment is to be left in the same condition as it received upon check-in.
• Only the guests booked and named at the booking process are permitted to stay in the property for the duration of the booking dates.
• No parties.
• Sand is to be removed prior to entry to the apartment.
• No smoking inside the property.
• Guests are expected to remove all their rubbish from the property throughout their stay and prior to check out.
• Guests are expected to remove all their personal belongings prior to check out.
• No Pets are permitted in the property.
• All windows and doors closed and locked prior to leaving the property throughout their stay.
• Quiet time is from 23.00 hours – Residential building.
• Guests are to Only Park in the designated parking spaces shown at check-in.
• Guests are expected to pay for any damage incurred to the property or contents.

Moraira has an excellent selection of supermarkets, from high-quality local stores to familiar international names.

Best all-round supermarkets:
Pepe la Sal – A local favourite with excellent fresh fish, meat, bakery, wine, and international products. Often described as the “Waitrose of Costa Blanca.” Also strong for Dutch, German, UK, and international foods.
Carrefour Market – Large selection, long opening hours, good for general shopping and imported goods.
Mercadona – Best value for Spanish groceries, fresh produce, prepared food, and household items. Popular with locals.
masymas – Quieter than Mercadona, with a good deli and fresh products.
Lidl – Cheapest for basics, bakery, snacks, and weekly middle-aisle deals.

British & international food:
The Food Co – British supermarket products and imported brands.
Pepe la Sal – Also strong for Dutch, German, UK, and international foods.

Convenience / late opening:
Supercor Exprés – Useful if you need groceries late at night.

Bakeries & Pastries:
Moraira has a wonderful selection of bakeries, from traditional Spanish panaderías to French-style pâtisseries.

Hotel Mañet – Classic seaside spot near El Portet. Better known for breakfasts, lunches, desserts, and terrace dining, but great for coffee and cakes with a sea view.
Panadería Pastelería Passion Moraira – One of the best French-style bakeries in Moraira for croissants, baguettes, pastries, cakes, quiche, and fresh bread. Often recommended for almond croissants and celebration cakes.
Forn Moraira – Excellent traditional bakery with empanadas, cocas, croissants, coffee, and fresh bread right in the centre.
SucréSalé – Small French bakery café with very strong reviews for baguettes, pastries, éclairs, almond croissants, and quiche.
Pan Pan & Jamón Jamón – Best for cakes, meringues, breakfast pastries, sandwiches, and relaxed terrace breakfasts.
New Bakery – Popular roadside bakery café between Moraira and Calpe with a breakfast/lunch terrace and fresh pastries.
La Mariniere – Waterfront bakery/café option in Moraira for pastries and coffee.

Quick picks:
Best croissants – Passion or SucréSalé.
Best cakes & meringues – Pan Pan & Jamón Jamón.
Best traditional Spanish bakery feel – Forn Moraira.
Best sea-view coffee & dessert – Hotel Mañet.
Best breakfast terrace – New Bakery.

Moraira has several doctors’ clinics and medical centres, including options with English-speaking staff and 24-hour emergency cover.

Clinica Moraira – Ctra. Moraira-Teulada, 42, 03724 Moraira, Alicante. General medicine plus specialists including dermatology, cardiology, physiotherapy, urology, psychology, and gynaecology.

HCB Moraira – Ctra. Moraira-Benitachell, 22, 03724 Teulada/Moraira, Alicante. Large multilingual private medical centre with family doctors, specialists, diagnostics, ambulance support, and 24-hour emergency service.

International Clinic Moraira – Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 124, 03724 Moraira, Alicante. English-speaking GP clinic offering appointments, blood tests, health checks, ECGs, prescriptions, and home visits.

Centro de Salud Moraira – Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 18A, 03724 Moraira, Alicante. Public health centre for local residents and routine GP services.

In an emergency: Call 112 (Spain’s general emergency number). EU citizens should carry a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) for access to public healthcare.

The Moraira area has an excellent range of tennis and padel clubs, from modern multi-sport facilities to established local clubs.

Solpark Tenis – C. Lérida, 03724 Teulada, Alicante. Large modern club with tennis, padel, pickleball, coaching, restaurant, and social events. Open daily until 22:00.

Buenavista Tennis Club – Carrer del Tudó, 19, 03720 Benissa, Alicante. Popular clay-court club between Moraira and Calpe with gym, lessons, kids camps, and padel courts.

Poliesportiu “Les Sorts” – Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 10, 03724 Moraira, Alicante. Municipal sports complex with tennis and padel facilities near central Moraira.

Club de Tenis Jávea – Avinguda del Pla, 118, 03730 Xàbia, Alicante. Well-established tennis club about 20–25 minutes from Moraira with coaching and tournaments.

Club de Tenis Calpe – Partida Gargasindi, 1J, 03710 Calp, Alicante. Large tennis and padel club with multiple courts and active leagues.

Academia Tenis Ferrer – ATF Luxury · Jávea — Club de Tenis de Javea, Ctra. del Cap de la Nau Pla, 118, Xàbia. Professional-level academy linked to former ATP player David Ferrer.

Creative Tennis – Tros Vell Berdica, 44, 03720 Benissa, Alicante.

Moraira has plenty of playgrounds and outdoor play areas dotted around the town – perfect for keeping little ones entertained.

Parque Infantil Children’s Play Area – P.º Senillar, 7, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Zona de juegos infantiles – Av. Madrid, 18, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Patio de juegos – C. Aitana, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Parque Tresmall – Carrer de les Tosqueres, 6, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Family Park – Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 32, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Parque infantil – Av. Madrid, 25, 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Paseo Marítimo Portet – 03724 Moraira, Alicante

Circle Park – Av. del Portet, 48–50, 03724 Teulada/Moraira, Alicante