The beach in Alicante that costs 15€/day and fills up every summer: Cala Moraig

Cala del Moraig is a beautiful beach between cliffs in the town of El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, north of the province of Alicante.

The beauty of this cove with regulated access in high season is one of the most coveted of the Costa Blanca.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know if you want to visit this beautiful beach in the 2025 season. Stay until the end and take note, let’s get started!

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What makes Cala del Moraig so special?

La platja or Cala del Moraig is a beach of coarse sand and pebbles, about 300 meters long, although only 200 meters are suitable for bathing.

It has a Blue Flag in 2025 and lifeguard service during the summer season.

It is an adapted beach, with parking and access for people with reduced mobility.

In the most secluded corner of the cove, beyond a large rock on the shore, naturism is usually practiced.

Parking in Cala Moraig will cost 15€ per day in 2025 (we will tell you more about this later).

Moraig Cove, Benitatxell — Moraig Cove in Benitatxell

Although it is not easy to get to this beach and in summer it is very crowded, the truth is that, YES, we are facing one of the most beautiful beaches in Alicante and throughout the Valencian Community and for many people it is worth the effort to spend a day here.

In my opinion, Cala Moraig is one of the 10 most beautiful coves in Alicante. Its turquoise waters and posidonia sea beds, as well as the imposing cliffs that flank it make its beauty unique.

However, you have to keep in mind that, despite the difficulty of reaching it, it is a very busy cove in summer season.

What to do in Cala Moraig

If you decide to visit Cala Moraig, and since the price of parking is 15 € / day, my advice is that you take the opportunity to spend the whole day on the beach, visiting its various attractions:

Cova dels ArcsAt the end of the beach you will find this spectacular sea cave. With care, because the rock is very slippery, you can enter inside and admire this magical place.

Moraig FaultA geological wonder that you can visit by taking a short route from the access ramp to the cove. You will need mountain shoes.

Route of the CliffsIt is a little longer and will take you to the beautiful and wild Cala Llebeig.

Cala dels TestosA tiny virgin cove that can be reached by a route of very high difficulty or from the sea by kayak or paddle surf.

Kayak RouteStarting in Moraira, you will be able to navigate at the foot of the cliffs and discover fascinating sea caves.

How to Get There, Parking and Free Bus

Quick summary: if you come by car, you will have to pay 15€/day for parking in Cala Moraig (I recommend you to buy the ticket online in advance, as it is usually full).

There is a free shuttle bus from the village to the cove. This bus also goes up and down the hill every 15 minutes and makes 4 trips a day from the village. Here you can check the timetables.

Access by Car to Cala Moraig

From April 1st to October 15th, from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm you have to pay 15€/day for parking in Cala.

The parking lot has a video surveillance system to sanction violators. You can (and should) book in advance through the website calamoraig.es or through the app.

Once the vehicle is parked, you have to walk down a steep cement ramp about 300 m. long. You can park further away and you will not have to pay, but I do not recommend it because of the heat, especially on the way up.

Cala Moraig Shuttle Bus

Surely the best option. In 2025, a free shuttle bus service will continue to operate to take beach users from the upper parking lot to the cove every 15-20 minutes.

There will be 4 round trips from the parking lot of the cemetery (in the village) that will connect the beach with the town of Benitatxell.

Since 2021, the City Council of Poble Nou de Benitatxell has launched a shuttle bus service to encourage people who want to visit Cala Moraig to use public transport. The bus leaves from the village, it is free and you will avoid paying for parking at Cala Moraig. It also goes down to the beach.

Download the following image with the timetable information of the Shuttle Bus Cala Moraig:

Location of Cala Moraig

The journey from Alicante is 1:10h and from Valencia 1:36h. We arrive at Poble Nou de Benitatxell taking exit 621 Benissa of the AP-7.

We cross Teulada, and after about 5 kilometers along a winding road we reach the town center.

We cross the village in the direction of the “Cumbre del Sol” urbanization, going up a steep road.

It only remains to descend through the huge urbanization to reach the parking area located at the top of the Cala Moraig. Once the vehicle is parked, it is time to walk the road. It is advisable not to be overloaded, as the return trip will be uphill…

Below you can see the location map: