Cala del Moraig (El Poble Nou de Benitatxell)
BeachCala del Moraig is one of the most spectacular coves on the Costa Blanca — a pebble beach hemmed in by tall, dramatic cliffs near El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, with water of an extraordinarily clear turquoise.
Why visit Cala del Moraig
The whole cove feels more like a hidden tropical inlet than mainland Spain. The setting is the draw: sheer rock walls, a sea cave at one end and excellent snorkelling in the cold, crystal water. It is a stony beach, so water shoes are sensible and there is little shade once the sun moves — but few coves on the coast match it for drama.
Crystal turquoise
The sea here is extraordinarily clear and cold, an intense turquoise framed by pale cliffs — superb for swimming and snorkelling.
Cova dels Arcs
A sea cave at one end of the cove adds to the scene and is a magnet for snorkellers and free-divers exploring the clear water.
Sheer rock walls
Tall, dramatic cliffs hem the cove on both sides, giving it the feel of a hidden inlet cut off from the world above.
Ruta dels Penya-segats
A scenic clifftop path runs along the headland with viewpoints over the cove and the open sea — a favourite for walkers.
Pebbles, not sand
This is a stony beach, so water shoes are sensible, and there is little natural shade once the sun moves round.
Down and back up
A paid car park sits up the hill; from there it is a walk of several hundred metres down to the cove — and a real climb back up.
Practical information
- Getting there: drive to the paid car park above the cove near El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, then walk several hundred metres down; allow energy for the climb back.
- Bring: water shoes for the pebbles, plenty of water, and a snorkel for the Cova dels Arcs and clear shallows.
- Walk: the Ruta dels Penya-segats clifftop path for viewpoints over the cove and coast.
- Best time to visit: late spring and early autumn; midsummer middays are hot with little shade, and the small car park fills early.
Explore more of the Costa Blanca
Cala del Moraig is one of many destinations on the CostaMap interactive map — browse beaches, villages, castles and viewpoints across the whole coast.
