Moraig Cove

Fantastic experience: Stopped here on road trip. Pictures don’t do it justice.

Fantastic experience: Very good, few people and in a beautiful landscape

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended if you want to get a seamless tan (nude beach)

Fantastic experience: Our favorite beach. Unfortunately, it is more difficult for older visitors to reach because you have to go back up a very steep road to the parked car. This cove is now attracting a younger crowd. Unfortunately, the litter on the beach and by the road has increased.

Negative experience: Although I must say that the beach is beautiful. I was left with a bad taste knowing that now there is a mandatory payment of €12 for the day in the parking lot. The town hall has taken advantage of the good reputation to make money off visitors. It brings shame to the town.

Fantastic experience: Which one of them could I tell you about? I've been diving there for 30 years. When I upload the rest of the photos, I will explain in more detail. In any case, feel free to ask anything in the comments. As soon as I read it, I will resolve any doubts. And if we meet there, I'll give you a tour of the place ❤️

Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, although there could be more services at the beach.

Fantastic experience: A very beautiful place

Negative experience: Expensive for what it is, a few years ago it was a top beach. Now expensive parking, no facilities on the beach, steep to go up if you want a drink.

Positive experience: It’s very beautiful, the only problem is the beach because there are only pebbles.

Positive experience: Busy people drive as they want, and it is quite steep. A pregnant woman couldn't go uphill.

Fantastic experience: Unique place and incredible blue water with a cave and a bus that takes you close for €12 parking.

Positive experience: An artificial beach that was created several years ago. The access to this beach is very complicated because the parking area is quite far away and there are some steep hills. Additionally, it should be noted that the fixed parking price is €12. The effort is worth it because it has a very beautiful environment, but as I mentioned, the negative point is the parking and the difficult access.

Fantastic experience: Lovely, huh?

Positive experience: superb beach, you must love pebbles, bring suitable shoes. No panic, shuttle for the lazy every 10 minutes.

Fantastic experience: Exceptional sea, too bad there is a steep descent and especially a challenging uphill climb. If you miss the shuttle (which ends at 6 PM), the climb after a day at the beach becomes exhausting! You can dive from the rocks, but it’s a shame there isn’t a bar on the beach! Be prepared!

Positive experience: The cove is beautiful. The charge they impose for entry is wicked.

Positive experience: It's nice, but it's overcrowded. Many slopes, it's worth spending the day there.

Negative experience: Too crowded, towels on top of towels, people with loud music that doesn't let you disconnect, and having to pay 12 euros for parking supposedly 'to regulate' but more than regulate is just to take money from anyone who wants to go.

Negative experience: Difficult access. Paid parking and far from the beach with an impressive slope. In the end, a stone cove that can be found in other places with much easier access.

Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful coves in the entire Valencian Community. However, the parking either requires you to come very early or forget about it. Also, it costs you 12 euros until 7 PM, regardless of how long you stay, with cameras to monitor access and prevent theft. The Cave of Los Arcos and the Falla are places you won't find anywhere else. Additionally, there are a lot of hiking routes. 100% recommended at any time of the year.

Negative experience: I'm not saying that the cove is ugly, despite having huge rocks outside and inside and having to go down a slope. But paying €12 to park on the street, without supervision, is a robbery.

Fantastic experience: It is a beautiful cove, the water can't be cleaner. You can go down and up by using the shuttle, which is free. And you have to pay 12€ for parking, no matter what.

Fantastic experience: It's the prettiest cove I've been to. That said, you need to go early since the parking fills up. You can pay for parking in advance on the website, or you can go there on the same day and if you find a spot, you park and pay there without any issues.

Fantastic experience: A very beautiful cove, I recommend seeing it! When we went, the waves were quite strong and you have to be careful. The lifeguards were very attentive. It is necessary to wear water shoes as the stones hurt if you don't have good footwear. The parking costs €12 until 7 PM, after that it is free. There is nothing to eat or drink at the cove. Before going down, there is a kind of food truck that sells drinks, sandwiches, etc… I found it extremely expensive, especially the water at €3. There is a bus that goes down almost to the cove, which helps at least when going up or down loaded because there is quite a slope. Beautiful place, nearby are the caves that can be seen from the path, they are spectacular.

Positive experience: Very good cove, spectacular views. There is a bus that takes you down and up every 20 minutes from the parking lot to the cove.

Fantastic experience: I loved the cove and it's great for snorkeling and other water activities. A very beautiful place. It has a bus service that takes you to the beach itself. I would love to go back someday.

Positive experience: Visiting the Benitachel area during the non-summer months, we approached Cala Moraig. We parked near the cove, and from there we could see that the views of the surroundings are remarkable. We descended to the small beach surrounded by cliffs, and on its right side, there is a cave where the water flows in, forming a small pool, perfect for a dip. The photos make you remember the landscape. The photos accompany.

Fantastic experience: The bay left me with an incredible impression! It's a really picturesque place with an absolutely beautiful beach. The color of the water here is surprising, changing from turquoise to deep blue, which creates the feeling of being in a true paradise. The beach is covered with pebbles, which gives it a special charm, although it is advisable to wear comfortable footwear to walk on the stones. Parking near the bay is convenient, although it costs 12 euros, which may seem a bit expensive, but believe me, it's worth it. For those who want to spend the day on the beach in maximum comfort, sun loungers and umbrellas can be rented here. This is especially important given that there are quite a lot of people on the beach, and finding a free spot can be difficult, especially in peak season. Despite the large number of visitors, the atmosphere here remains very pleasant and relaxing. Spending time in this bay is a real pleasure. I recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature and spend a day at a spectacular beach!

Negative experience: Terrible experience! I have lived in Alicante for over 10 years, I love the beach and nature, but Cala Moraig was not to our liking at all. 1. You have to park your car quite far away and pay €12 to leave your car on the street more than 2 km from the cove itself. 2. You have to take a bus to the cove which is a hell of heat! It takes you almost 1 km downhill, and while this service exists, it is quite difficult to go back up with chairs or a cooler as the climb is extremely steep or the bus does not operate during siesta time, so you either wait or leave your heart and lungs on the way back up. 3. If you like rocks, waves, a quite deep sea from the shore, and having to stay afloat while you're in the water, then welcome, this is your place which is not suitable for novice swimmers or children! 4. If you don't bring chairs or sun loungers, be prepared to pay €25 for 2 loungers and the umbrella. 5. Typical cove to post and upload photos to social media as the surroundings are nice but nothing out of this world. Pure posturing in my opinion. There are better coves in Alicante that are more accessible, less expensive, and more beautiful than this one. It felt like too far a trip from Alicante city for what you get in return, honestly, it's not worth it.

Fantastic experience: Paradisiacal place but plan to bring beach shoes (large pebbles) and hiking shoes (an easy slope to go down but the climb back up)

Fantastic experience: Cove accessible, indeed the descent is easier than the ascent. Know that there is 290m to go to access the cove. It is magnificent and the water temperature is very pleasant. The parking costs 12 euros, it's a flat rate for the day. Don't be surprised, there is no parking ticket, just a recording of information at the terminal and the payment of 12 euros.

Fantastic experience: The best grotto and beach. There are plenty of parking spaces, payment at the parking meter is 12 Euros. During peak hours, it can be difficult to find parking. During the season, there is a bus that takes you from the barrier all the way down and back. The beach is rocky, you need to wear shoes. The water is very clear, beautiful cliffs. Be sure to bring a mask with you for snorkeling. In season, you can rent paddleboards and sunbeds under an umbrella.

Fantastic experience: Our experience at Cala Moraig was, overall, very good. We slept in our van in a free dirt parking lot, very close to the access to the cove, which was super convenient. The cove is beautiful, with crystal clear waters and an incredible natural environment. The only thing that slightly tarnished the visit was the presence of jellyfish in the water, which meant we couldn't enjoy swimming as much as we would have liked. Still, it is worth visiting for the scenery and the tranquility of the place. Without a doubt, we would return but with a little more caution regarding the jellyfish.

Fantastic experience: Good beach. The route could be complicated because of the angle of the slope. So you’d better take everything you need with you :) Umbrellas, sun loungers, and catamarans with the slopes are available to rent.

Fantastic experience: A beautiful cove, but it's true that if you don't wake up early, you have to leave the car quite far away.

Negative experience: I saw in a review photo a dog on the beach. Simply disgusting. A lot of police to demand the €12 parking fee, but then they allow dogs to poop and pee and to be loose in a place where there are people looking for tranquility and hygiene, and children who may feel threatened.

Fantastic experience: Very nice cove. The return is a very steep uphill. There is a bus that runs until around 7, or else it's on foot, but it's worth it.

Fantastic experience: Very beautiful cove, there is a cave which is prohibited to enter. The access is a bit complicated for older people or those with mobility issues due to the distance, but there is an access ramp, lifeguard service, you have to bring your own drinks, etc. as there is no beach bar. Good maintenance of the beach, highly recommended.

Negative experience: The cove is very nice. Parking is €12. What is the town hall waiting for to put trash containers?

Positive experience: Parking 12€ via the app is very easy or directly at a wooden kiosk that they have there just before going down. It's about a kilometer from the parking to the beach. They have a 'free' bus. There are no shops on the beach to buy anything, not even water. You have to bring everything you need. The last bus up is around 6.

Fantastic experience: Although it was packed with people (August), it is a beautiful cove with calm waters. The cave is very nice for taking photos.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful wild cove, turquoise water, exceptional setting. Bring shoes as it is very rocky!

Positive experience: Beautiful scenery but the parking to get there is very expensive

Positive experience: For the photo, perfect because of the color of the water, but I don't like the beach at all, it's all rocks, and also if you go past noon, there is no sun.

Negative experience: Rip-off from the Benitachell council, they have a page where you pay 12 euros and reserve a spot at Cala Moraig, it turns out you arrive and it’s full, people parking badly wherever they can (beware of 40 euros fine). This parking is a goldmine for the council, collecting money, and if you park badly they collect twice. The cove is very beautiful but in summer it’s overcrowded.

Fantastic experience: The place is very beautiful, it's worth it. The slope to go down and up is quite steep and long. It's a pity that they abuse parking fees, €12 no matter how long you stay, without distinguishing whether it's for the whole day or just a while, a collection from the town hall.

Fantastic experience: Incredible natural setting to enjoy a day at the beach, or rather a cove. The water is crystal blue, and there are numerous aquatic species to observe while snorkeling.

Positive experience: I think this cove is very overrated. Little parking available and in the orange zone, where you have to endure a hellish wait in the sun to pay... To get down, you have to walk 15 minutes and even more to get back up... There is a minibus at certain times. It's a beach with large pebbles, not very comfortable. The place is nice, but by no means the best...

Positive experience: It's a beautiful cove, just don't forget your water shoes and take advantage of the free bus (even though it's old), the driver, besides being skilled, is very nice, and he takes you from the village to the cove (limited schedule) and also serves as a shuttle between the cove and the parking (you avoid walking up the hill). A very good experience.

Fantastic experience: A beautiful cove that is quite busy with a viewpoint and cave. Don't forget your water shoes.

Negative experience: We paid 12€ at the machine and it didn't give a ticket, there was a mistake with a number, so we called the town hall and they told us to pay again to avoid a fine and then they would refund us, which they never did claiming an article, which made our half day cost 24€. The beach is stony and very uncomfortable with access not suitable for physically unfit people, stones even in the sea, necessary footwear even to swim. The views are very beautiful, but it's not worth it for what they charge when there are better beaches with more services where they don't treat it as a business. NEVER AGAIN!!!

Negative experience: ‘A rip-off’!! The cove deserves five stars but I only give it one because paying €12 to park... €12 to park on the street and still might end up parking far away. To go down and up the little hill, they have a bus that comes by every so often, supposedly it’s free, but it’s already more than paid for, if you can catch the bus, it’s better, because going up the hill costs!!

Fantastic experience: We went on 09/08. At 14:00, we found a parking spot; in fact, there were several available. When we arrived, the bus that was picking up and dropping off passengers was no longer running. The street parking has a meter and costs 12 euros for the whole day. There's no need to go back to the car to leave the ticket. The descent takes 10 minutes and is quite steep, just like the return ascent, so I recommend bringing only what is necessary to avoid being overloaded. The place is incredible; you can rent a kayak or bring your own. It's very nice for snorkeling; we saw a variety of fish and a jellyfish or two. The water quality is very good, refreshing for the intense heat. You can put up an umbrella, as it can be held with stones. Stone beach!!! Although it's not mandatory, it's SUPER RECOMMENDED TO WEAR AQUASHOES to avoid discomfort. At the entrance, there are public restrooms. Bring food and drinks since the chiringuito is at the top. By 17:30, there’s no more sun as it hides behind the mountains. I would return without a doubt.

Positive experience: Parking costs 12 euros whether you stay for 1 minute or all day. There is a bus that goes up and down to the cove from the parking lot every 10 minutes (good point). The cove is a bit crowded but very beautiful. Water shoes are recommended.

Positive experience: The beach is beautiful but you should know: 1. It costs €12 to park no matter what (be careful if you park in resident areas, they fine you €40). 2. There are jellyfish (and they sting, one stung my friend). 3. There is a bus to go down until 6:30 PM, that's the last one.

Fantastic experience: A beautiful cove, with an incredible view. 1. We arrived at the cove around 8 in the morning on a Tuesday and it was empty, it stayed that way until around 10 in the morning when more people started to arrive, it was never full, but there were quite a few people. 2. You can rent two chairs and a sunshade for 25 euros, there aren't many, you can also rent a kayak and they sell drinks. 3. You need shoes to walk on the stones. 4. Parking costs 12 euros for the whole day, it's about 300 meters down from the cove. 5. Not to be overlooked, there were jellyfish, some at the shore, and many more in the center.

Fantastic experience: Go early to this place to park closer to where you take the parking ticket. It's €12 from 10 AM to 7 PM. From there, starting at that time, a bus goes to the beach every 15 minutes and returns every 15 minutes until 6:30 PM. After that time, you have to walk 300 meters up... It's advisable to leave the beach by 5:30 PM if you have kids because there is a long queue to get on the bus, which only accommodates 20 people and has a trunk for all your belongings. They don't charge anything for the bus. The beach has pebbles and sand. I found the prices for the umbrella and lounger expensive, €25, and the scooter for an hour €30. Remember, the earlier you arrive, the less you'll have to pay later when you go back for the car. Very clean and the water is very fresh with some seaweed. But it's a very pleasant place with people of all ages and genders.

Fantastic experience: Stunning cove, a must-visit.

Positive experience: It is popular among snorkeling and diving enthusiasts due to the clarity of its waters. One of the attractions is the Cova dels Arcs, an underwater cave that can be explored. Accessing the cove involves descending a winding road that offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Nowadays, since access can be challenging, a free bus has been provided to go up and down, which can drop you off at the parking lot. Since you cannot access by car, you leave it on the hill next to the road; there is quite a bit of space, but it is very crowded, the cove is quite busy. The cove does not have many services, which allows it to maintain its natural charm and more secluded atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: It is very spacious and a shuttle bus comes every 15 minutes for free to pick people up.

Fantastic experience: It was really nice, it was refreshing in the water and very fun to swim with the waves. We were there more often.

Negative experience: Parking €12, sunbeds €25, no bar, rocky ground to lie on and jellyfish in the water, I think that's enough...

Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach. You can easily get down by bus, where there is a beautiful stony beach with clear water. Hardly any wind and cool water, nice!

Fantastic experience: A beautiful place I can only recommend

Positive experience: Parking for wheelchair users: good. Lifeguard assistance in the bathroom: none. They lend you an amphibious chair and you manage. Free bus that takes you close to the cove from the parking lot, NOT ADAPTED. The path is very steep!! With a group, tough. Alone, impossible. Water and beach, very clean.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful place. However, it's not worth coming here just for a short visit; you should set aside a full day for this. There is a huge steep slope leading to the beach that isn’t too terrifying going down, but if you lose your balance, you’re sure to fall. However, going back up is rather brutal. But it's a very, very beautiful place!

Fantastic experience: Great beach! The water is very beautiful, all blue. It's dreamy! I recommend!

Negative experience: Compared to a few years ago, it's complete nonsense. It is no longer possible to access by car. The parking located at the top is paid, 12 euros per day. If you want to go down with your own equipment, there is a long slope at 22 degrees to access the pebble beach, good luck getting back up. There are umbrellas and loungers available for rent, the wild nature side has disappeared. If you have reduced mobility, you are punished, it's not possible to access. Additionally, the beach is prohibited for dogs, but humans do not hesitate to make it a dumping ground.

Fantastic experience: 12€ per vehicle, but a first-rate cove, with interests and natural attractions in the area.

Fantastic experience: July 2024. 12 euros to park from 9 AM to 7 PM. Spectacular beach.

Negative experience: The cove is beautiful and I wasn't going to leave without seeing it, but the town council of Poble Nou de Benitatxell has had the brilliant idea of charging €12 for unlimited parking, a price that is too abusive not to have even a minibus to take you up with the kids without sweating on that steep slope. Other than that, it's a beautiful place; it's a shame they monetize it this way.

Fantastic experience: Spectacular cove, amazing views, with a steep descent, and the climb is heavy if you are loaded, but it's worth it. They rent kayaks and scooters, a good place for snorkeling... definitely worth it.

Fantastic experience: A beautiful cove, for what I thought it would be, it was not crowded. The bus service is a great feature. We did not know about it and walked down, but when we left we did take the bus. We will return.

Negative experience: I was amazed when we arrived and saw that we had to pay €12 for parking and then a long walk.

Negative experience: 12€ for parking seems crazy for what it is. The cove is nice, but there are a thousand like it, and it's all stone, so don't even think about going without water shoes. There's a bus that goes up and down a steep hill for free, but when we tried to go up at 4pm, it had disappeared; we had to walk up. They don't mention schedules or anything, total tourist trap, I don't recommend it!

Fantastic experience: Cove with a large parking lot with a one-time fee of 12 euros; to get there, you have to go down a big slope, but there is a small bus that helps with part of the way. The only beach bar is next to the parking lot, and you can eat there. The cove is beautiful and large; water shoes are a must.

Positive experience: A large cove that is worth visiting. Before you go, you should know that the public parking costs €12 all day and down there are umbrellas and sun loungers for €25 a day, as well as paddle surfing, canoes, and water slides. Today we have been there for the first time, and they changed from a green flag to yellow and red because there were many red jellyfish. This made it so I couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted. I had brought my snorkeling goggles. There are many rocks, and inside they are bigger. And from the parking lot, there is a walking path, a good slope.

Negative experience: The cove is very beautiful! Crystal clear turquoise waters. Parking is €12 all day, a bit excessive, but it includes the bus that takes you down and brings you back from the cove... THAT SAME ONE WE WAITED FOR MORE THAN 45 MINUTES TO GO BACK TO THE PARKING AND IT NEVER CAME! We almost collapsed going up in the blazing sun and loaded with things... What a bunch of crooks! Definitely won't come back.

Positive experience: The cove itself is very beautiful but the access is terrible, you have to pay €12 to park or reserve (which doesn't guarantee that you will park). And if you are not on time to go down with the shuttle bus, you have to walk down carrying all your stuff with you and the same happens with the uphill, the slope is deadly. They should consider a different approach.

Fantastic experience: Pleasant and easy route to enjoy spectacular views. Avoid the hottest hours. Nearby, there is a glamping that we will surely try.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful place. A bit excessive to charge €12 for parking next to the street. It's fine to go once. Arrive very early, because it gets crowded and it's a small cove.

Positive experience: 12€ for parking. The access to the beach is a quite long and steep slope but there is a free shuttle. Stony, very beautiful.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove! The beach is made of stones but it's very nice! The color of the water is one of the best I've seen.

Fantastic experience: It is beautiful, one of the best coves on the Costa Blanca! The parking costs you 12€ and it includes the bus to go down and up from the cove!

Positive experience: The place is very beautiful, with very nice views, quality waters, and unique colors. Due to the rocky type of beach, the strength of the waves, and the depth, I wouldn't recommend it for children or elderly people. Access is easy with paid parking (€12) from 9 am to 7 pm during the months of April to October; outside of these hours, it is free, and there is a free bus that takes you to and from the cove.

Positive experience: I don't give all the stars because I think it's terrible that this year it costs 12€ to park to go to the coves, and in the best case, you won't have half an hour to go up and down the hills of the mountain. The cove itself is beautiful and has a great atmosphere, there are jellyfish but that's normal at this time of year. I recommend bringing an umbrella even though it's a rocky cove.

Positive experience: Only biotoilets. Only one cafe (with drinking water) on the top of the hill. So, it’s a wild beach without normal cafes, toilets etc. But beautiful views, clear water, white stones. And the BUS will help you.

Negative experience: 12€ parking fee is a rip-off.

Fantastic experience: Great bay, but a steep mountain to go back and forth.

Fantastic experience: Stony. You have to walk far and long. The view is charming. There are a lot of people.

Fantastic experience: If you are willing to take a bit of a walk, you will be rewarded with a beautiful natural beach, a bit rocky, but very impressive at the foot of the cliffs.

Fantastic experience: The quality of the water and the beach is the best. The parking is expensive.

Negative experience: The beach itself is beautiful, but there are some issues. First it's 90% rocks, second it's hard to get through the surf without getting knocked around on the same big rocks and third the ridiculous €12 parking fee. Absolute theft.

Positive experience: Beautiful beach with pebbles, however no beach bar, parking €12 (July 2024). Distance from parking to beach is 300m, very steep. Not ideal for children or elderly.

Fantastic experience: Very beautiful cove, unfortunately you have to walk quite a bit, which is tiring in the heat and later uphill.

Positive experience: Very nice place to visit. We start with a steep downhill on a nicely paved road and then arrive at the cave. Good visibility, but you get more details if you walk up a few more steps. Entering the cave is more for young daredevils. Beautiful color palette of the water as well as the accompanying pebble beach. Climbing back up does require some physical effort, especially if you are older. I find the parking quite expensive if you are not staying for the day and just going to see the cave, 12 euros for 2 hours seems too much.

Negative experience: 12€ for parking close to the cove would still seem reasonable to me, but hello??? Top all the way paid??? They've gone too far, I hope they allocate that money for the maintenance of the cove.

Fantastic experience: You have to pay 12 euros to park the car in the red zone.

Positive experience: I liked it, but it was very deep and there were a lot of waves. The parking seemed very expensive to me, 12 euros. There is a parking meter.