MORAIRAMoraira enjoys a subtropical Mediterranean climate, with sea breezes cooling the area in the summer and in the winter getting protection from the cold North winds from the surrounding mountains. This area averages some 3000 hours of sunshine each year and the avarage temperature exceeds 20 degrees. In 1987 the World Health Organisation commended the Moraira climate as one of the most equitable in the world. Neither too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter.Unlike many other coastal towns in Spain, Moraira managed to preserve her own character.There is no huge hotels or other high-rise.
Almost all tourists staying in villas, located in the residential areas and almost always with a private pool. You see it on the street very well the kind of tourists walking around. Often people with an above average income without the existence of a ball lit atmosphere.
Moraira is also seen as a culinary destination. Every year in December 11 restaurants organize together with the municipality a Gourmet week with international chefs, show cookings etc. Three restaurants are listed in Gourmetour (The Spanish Michelin Guide)being: Ca Pepe, Le Dauphin and La Sort. This makes Moraira very appealing to people who are into quality food of the Michelin star agenda as such a small place has three fantastic restaurants.Moraira’s roots as a fishing village have not changed much, and today the fishermen still go out in the early hours each day, bringing back a fresh catch which is sold by auction at the traditional fish market, one of the most popular in the Costa Blanca region. Moraira is also famous for the growing of Muscatel grapes for wine making.
