Moraira: a natural magnet to buy a house
If you have never visited or even heard of Moraira, you might just never come upon it. Although people are more driven towards more touristic places like Benidorm or Alicante, when you discover Moraira's beauty and peaceful atmosphere, you may find yourself staying longer than you thought. You may even be tempted to buy or rent any of the many properties in Moraira.
Moraira is very clean, quiet even during its most populated and bustling summer season, very warm and comfortable. During the summer, the temperature can be registered above 30 degrees and will never fall below 16 degrees during the winter. The city has been awarded in various occasions with the Escoba de Platino (Platinum Broom) award regarding its cleanliness, due to its fantastic assessment and work with disposing of residues and rubbish, and its finesse and skill in cleaning the streets.
During the winter, life continues its calm and steady flow. There are events that take place such as the fish auction in "La Lonja"; on Sundays, the seaside front converts into a massive fruit and vegetable market.
Talking about food, the fish menus they have to offer are top quality, to such extent that many restaurants are famous for said gastronomic marvels and cooking methods. One of the most prestigious restaurants is Restaurante Kosta, and is home to the best made bream dishes in all of the Costa Blanca. They cook it with potatoes and stuff with orange, artichokes and capers. Olive oil and special herbs only know by a selected few are used to give it that extra taste.
If you would like to find out more about the mediterranean diet and the local gastronomic delicacies, you can consult this article: Mediterranean cuisine: what to eat on the Costa Blanca?
The Charm of Owning A Property in Moraira
Moraira covers a large area that includes both hilltops and cliffs bordering the coast. Neighbouring the town is Mount Guadalest, upon which you may find a medieval landmark: an old fort that used to be a lighthouse. The green hillsides are home to charming villas and luxury homes, and as you head toward the foot of it, you can encounter cafeterias, restaurants and shops. You can probably imagine what a charming view you could enjoy if you decided to buy a house in Moraira. The cities image is completed with its beautiful bay area complemented by its Nautical Club. In said Club, you have a huge variety of boats you can choose to rent, anything from simple sailing boats to luxurious yachts. The bay area is very much close to anything like a paradise, its low depth and cristal clean water allow for amazing immersion experiences, discovering all kinds of flora and fauna local to the area, and its calm waves and ideal temperature make it a great place for children. There’s no doubt that renting a summer house in Moraira offers the ideal environment for some unforgettable summer holidays.
During the summer, the waters temperature can rise above 27 degrees and never fall below 16 during the winter, meaning that swimming and water immersion is possible throughout the whole year. Changing subject to golf, its common to think that its more popular and practiced in countries such as England or France, but truth be told, the spaniards are quite the golf players. Moraira's geographical location gives you some spectacular landscapes to comfortably play this sport. The city has a variety of courses at your disposition, with placements for both novices and professionals.
The local festivities that take place in Moraira funnily enough have a tight relationship with nature. In January for example, throughout three days the "Sant Antoni" festival takes place, during which people "parade" their animals around, that are later on to be blessed. Later on in the year - in April - Carnaval takes place in Moraira, along with the traditional "entierro de la sardina" (meaning Sardine Burial). This tradition has a funny story to its name. It is held in the memory of a celebration organized by a spanish king, but however did not go as it was originally planned. Legend has it that the king ordered live fish for the celebration of carnival, but the fish died before they reached the table. So, the citizens held a funeral for the fish. Festivities are always a big surprise, and all the citizens tend to get together and share joy and happiness.
If you want to know other Fiestas of the Costa Blanca, read this article: Traditional festivities and festivals of the Costa Blanca: Why are the Spaniards so happy?
Moraira is chosen year after year by many europeans as a destination to spend their holidays, to purchase a second home or to even search for a new one. This is not a surprise, who could refuse to live in such a calm, welcoming place set in the Mediterranean, speckled with picturesc bronze statues spread out through the city, complete with an old fort upon the mountain top, that contrast with beautiful beaches and extense golf courses. This can all be yours if you happen to come upon Moraira, however only its true beauty can be revealed to those who decide to stay.
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