Area guide · July 2026
The best areas of Moraira: from El Portet to the centre
Moraira’s most sought-after areas are El Portet (the sandy cove and most prized front line), Benimeit (panoramic villas), La Cometa, Pla del Mar and the town centre with its marina. Here we compare price, feel and property type in each one.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- El Portet is Moraira’s most prized address: villas from ~€1M, with front-line sales well above that.
- Benimeit and La Cometa hold the view villas; Pla del Mar lets you walk to town.
- Moraira grew with large plots and no high-rise, which is why it stays calm and exclusive.
- The typical buyer comes from central and northern Europe for a quality second home.
Quick comparison of Moraira’s areas
Moraira (in the Teulada municipality) is the most premium market on the north Costa Blanca: eight kilometres of coastline with no high-rise, clean coves and a market dominated by villas on generous plots. Each area has its own character, and choosing the right one matters as much as choosing the house.
| Area | Best for | Property type | Orientative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Portet | Front line, cove on foot | Luxury villas, apartments | Villas from ~€1M |
| Benimeit | Panoramic sea views | Villas on large plots | ~€900k–2.5M |
| La Cometa | Privacy among pines | Mediterranean villas | ~€700k–1.5M |
| Pla del Mar | Walking to everything | High-end villas | ~€800k–2M |
| Centre and marina | Town life and amenities | Apartments and houses | Apartments from ~€250k |
El Portet — the sandy cove and the most desired front line
El Portet is a horseshoe-shaped sandy cove with shallow, calm water, closed off by the Moraira headland and the path up the Cap d’Or. It is by far the most prized address in town: you can walk down to the beach, have dinner on the front line and stroll home without touching the car.
Supply is scarce by definition: villas on the slopes around the cove and a handful of apartments above the sand. Orientatively, villas start at ~€1M and front-line homes or those with direct cove views regularly pass €2–3M. When something good comes up, it rarely lasts.
Benimeit — panoramic villas above the bay
Benimeit is the residential hill looking over the town and the bay, about five minutes by car from the centre. Here you buy views: sunsets over the Mediterranean, plots of 800–1,000 m² or more, and a mix of classic Mediterranean villas and modern new builds.
It is the natural area for buyers who want a panoramic villa without paying the front-line premium: the orientative range runs from ~€900k to €2.5M depending on views, plot and build quality.
La Cometa — discreet living among pines
La Cometa is an established residential area of quiet lanes and pine trees between the town and the Calpe road. Mediterranean villas on flat or gently sloping plots dominate, many renovated to today’s taste, with a notably discreet atmosphere.
Its orientative range (~€700k–1.5M) makes it the most reasonable entry into Moraira’s villa market without giving up the location.
Pla del Mar — high-end living a walk from town
Pla del Mar is the flat, elegant area right next to the centre: high-end villas from which you walk to the restaurants, the yacht club and l’Ampolla beach. For many mature buyers it is the perfect spot: villa privacy without depending on the car.
That convenience has a price: the orientative range sits between ~€800k and €2M, and well-renovated homes near the sea sell fast.
The centre and the marina — town life all year round
Moraira’s centre keeps its village scale: local shops, the Friday market, quality restaurants and the marina with its fish auction. The sandy l’Ampolla beach sits in the centre itself. Apartments dominate here (from ~€250k orientative), along with the odd townhouse.
It is the option for buyers who want amenities on foot and a property that is easier to maintain or rent out, with all of Moraira around it.
Who buys in Moraira — and why it never gets crowded
Moraira’s buyers come mostly from central and northern Europe: Dutch, Belgian, German, British and Swiss families after a quality second home or an active retirement by the sea. Discretion is part of the deal: there is no mass tourism here.
The key is planning: the municipality chose large plots and low heights, with no towers on the seafront. The result is a town that fills with life in summer but never saturates, and a market whose structurally scarce supply supports prices.
At Terranova we work Moraira area by area (you’ll find more context on our Moraira page). Tell us how you want to live and we’ll prepare a tailored selection.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a villa in El Portet cost?
- Orientatively from ~€1M, and front-line villas or those with direct views over the cove regularly exceed €2–3M. Supply is very scarce and the best properties sell fast.
- Which area of Moraira is best for walking to everything?
- Pla del Mar and the centre itself: from both you reach l’Ampolla beach, the restaurants and the marina on foot. El Portet also offers life on foot around its cove.
- Which area of Moraira has the best sea views?
- Benimeit is the reference for panoramic views over the bay, followed by the slopes around El Portet and the upper parts of La Cometa. Benimeit’s sunsets are a selling point in themselves.
- Can you live in Moraira all year round?
- Yes: there is a resident international community, shops and restaurants open year-round, and Teulada next door for extra services. Winters are quiet, though; if you want city buzz, look at Dénia or Calpe.
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