Mon 21 Jan 2008
A Visit to Safari Park Vergel
Siberian Tiger A truly wonderful day out with or without children is to the Safari Park at Vergel. Leave Moraira on the N332 going north towards Valencia and just past Ondara. Take the CV 700 on the left hand side, signposted Safari Park. This is si...
Mon 21 Jan 2008
A Walk to Benimarco
If you live in Moraira, drive to the Avenue de Mediterraneo (the dual carriageway in Teulada) and begin your walk from here. Continue to the camino de San Miguel where you will pass the Creueta del Ave Maria (a cast iron cross with a ceramic inscript...
Mon 21 Jan 2008
Moraira Walks
La Cala Beach A walk from El Portet to the beach of Moraig of Benitachell This is a most beautiful walk of approximately 4 kilometres, estimate about 3hrs. 15 minutes there and back. The route runs through one of the most beautiful and striking area...
Mon 21 Jan 2008
Scuba Diving in Moraira
Moraira Platgautes Beach For those interested in scuba diving there is a diving and watersports centre on the road from Moraira to Calpe. You can enrol for the Scuba Diving course with a highly trained diving team for €60. There is equipment for hir...
Wed 16 Jan 2008
Moraira Castle
Moraira Castle Until the beginning of the 19th century the Mediterranean Sea was renowned for piracy. The Berber pirates, also known as Ottoman corsairs, were pirates who, from North Africa, Tunisia, Tripoli, Algiers and the Port of Morocco, attacke...
Tue 15 Jan 2008
Paella Recipe
Paella This is an authentic paella recipe cooked for us by a Spanish family in their finca in the hills behind Moraira. For about 8 people. 24 large raw prawns 1 large red pepper 4 portions rabbit cut into 2” pieces Similar amount of chicken “ “ por...
Mon 14 Jan 2008
Moraira Golf
Moraira Golf There is a very attractive 9 hole golf course in Moraira called Club de Golf Ifach. The view standing from the club house looking down the course is very scenic with the Calpe Rock and sea at the end. Take the road out of Moraira toward...
Mon 14 Jan 2008
Property Inspection Trips
A word of advice regarding property inspection trips – Don’t do it! I’m afraid we have been there and worn the T-shirt. We get to hear of some horrible stories as well! Avoid estate agents, companies or developers offering to subsid...
Mon 14 Jan 2008
New Municipal Building in Moraira
Moraira Municipal Building NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING IN MORAIRA OPENING 13TH JANUARY 2008. This new centre opens today to provide services to our citizens. It will be named Espai La Senieta. It is situated on the junction of Avenida Madrid and the Mora...
Sat 12 Jan 2008
A Day In Valencia
Oceanographic Centre, Valencia For anyone living or holidaying in Moraira a day in Valencia is fascinating. The best way to get there is either to catch a boat from Benissa or to drive to Xeraco train station, one stop past Gandia and park your car,...