Stay close to Moraira’s beautiful sheltered bay
El Portet is one of Moraira’s most sought-after coastal areas. Built around a beautiful sheltered bay with clear Mediterranean water, a sandy beach and restaurants directly beside the sea, it offers a very different holiday experience from Moraira’s more residential inland neighbourhoods. White Mediterranean villas climb the hills behind the bay, often creating spectacular views across El Portet, the Mediterranean and towards the Peñón de Ifach. For guests who value the beach, coastal walks, sea views and relaxed Mediterranean outdoor living, El Portet is difficult to beat.
Moraira Holiday Homes currently offers one carefully selected villa in this special part of Moraira: Villa Bahía del Portet.
What is El Portet in Moraira?
El Portet is a coastal residential area immediately to the north-east of Moraira town centre. At its heart lies Playa El Portet, a small shell-shaped Mediterranean bay beneath the Cap d’Or peninsula. The neighbourhood rises gradually into the hills behind the beach, where detached villas look across the bay and surrounding coastline. This combination gives El Portet much of its appeal.
Down by the water, there is the atmosphere of a small Mediterranean beach resort. A little higher up, you find peaceful residential streets, private villas and impressive views. Moraira town centre remains nearby, so you can combine quiet villa living with restaurants, shops, marina and town life.
El Portet beach
The beach is the heart of the neighbourhood. Official tourism information describes El Portet as a roughly 300-metre-long, shell-shaped bay with largely sandy shoreline and clear water beneath the Cap d’Or peninsula. Its sheltered position produces generally calm bathing conditions.
Despite its relatively small size, El Portet offers several facilities during the main season. These include:
- lifeguard service
- toilets
- foot showers
- kayak hire
- restaurants
- bars
- access for small boats
El Portet also holds Blue Flag status. During July and August, the beach can become busy and parking close to the bay is limited.
One advantage of staying in El Portet is therefore being able to walk to the beach rather than having to find a parking space every time you visit.
Why choose a holiday villa in El Portet?
One of Moraira’s most beautiful beaches
El Portet beach is approximately 300 metres long and largely sandy, with some rocky sections.vIts location beneath the Cap d’Or peninsula helps create a sheltered bay where the water is generally calm. This makes El Portet popular for:
- swimming
- snorkelling
- kayaking
- paddleboarding
- relaxing beside the Mediterranean
During the summer months, the beach has services including lifeguards, toilets and kayak hire. Restaurants and terraces sit immediately beside the beach, so there is no need to go far when it is time for lunch or a drink overlooking the water.
Beachfront restaurants
One of the pleasures of El Portet is that eating and drinking beside the Mediterranean is part of everyday life. Several restaurants and cafés are positioned directly around the bay.
That means a day at the beach can easily turn into lunch overlooking the water, an afternoon drink or dinner as the light changes across the Mediterranean.
For many guests, that relaxed beach atmosphere is one of the main reasons to choose El Portet rather than a villa further inland.
Panoramic sea and bay views
Because the residential area rises into the hills behind the beach, many properties in El Portet enjoy elevated views. Depending on the exact location, these can include:
- El Portet bay
- the Mediterranean
- Moraira coastline
- Peñón de Ifach at Calpe
- Cap d’Or
Our own Villa Bahía del Portet is particularly special in this respect, with panoramic views across the bay from several parts of the house and outdoor living areas.
Peaceful but close to Moraira
El Portet feels distinctly separate from Moraira town centre, yet the two are close together. From the beach, the coastal road leads directly towards Moraira, its marina, restaurants and shops.
This means you can enjoy a relatively peaceful residential setting without feeling isolated. For guests who want both beach life and Moraira within easy reach, the location is particularly attractive.
Swimming, snorkelling and kayaking
The sheltered character of El Portet makes the bay particularly suitable for enjoying the Mediterranean from the water. The clear water is popular with swimmers and snorkellers, while kayaks can be hired during the main season. The bay is also popular with small boats and yachts, creating the recognisable summer view of El Portet with boats anchored offshore. For families, the generally calm water is another reason why El Portet is such a popular beach.
Children should, of course, always be supervised around the sea.
Walk towards Cap d’Or
El Portet is also a good starting point for exploring the coastline on foot. From the area around the beach, walking routes lead towards the Cap d’Or peninsula and its historic watchtower.
The peninsula rises above El Portet and provides a very different perspective across the Mediterranean and coastline. There is also a protected botanical micro-reserve around Cap d’Or.
Official regional tourism information specifically identifies El Portet as a starting point for walking routes towards the Cap d’Or watchtower and the coastal viewpoints. For guests who enjoy walking, this adds another dimension to staying in El Portet beyond simply spending the day at the beach.
Restaurants en terrassen in El Portet
Rondom de baai bevinden zich diverse restaurants en terrassen waar bezoekers kunnen genieten van ontbijt, lunch of diner met uitzicht op zee.
Daarnaast biedt het nabijgelegen centrum van Moraira een ruime keuze aan:
- Spaanse restaurants
- Mediterrane keuken
- Visrestaurants
- Gezellige bars en terrassen
Our holiday villa in El Portet
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Villa Bahía del Portet
El Portet | Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Heatable pool | Panoramic bay views
Villa Bahía del Portet is currently our only villa located directly in El Portet — and it is a property that represents the area exceptionally well. The exterior has the character of a traditional Spanish villa, while the interior has been extensively modernised for contemporary holiday comfort. The villa sleeps up to 8 guests and has 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms arranged across three levels. Outside is where Bahía del Portet really comes into its own. The property offers:
- a private heatable swimming pool
- complete outdoor kitchen with barbecue
- large covered dining area
- comfortable lounge
- Mediterranean garden
- several terraces
- panoramic views across El Portet and the Mediterranean
The result is an outdoor area that feels almost like your own small Mediterranean resort.
Best for: panoramic bay views, 8 guests, outdoor living and El Portet beach within walking distance.
Panoramic views from Villa Bahía del Portet
The view is one of the defining features of the villa. From several rooms, terraces and the outdoor kitchen, the bay of El Portet becomes part of the backdrop. The main upper bedroom has one of the most impressive viewpoints, looking across the water and coastline. During the day, the colour of the Mediterranean changes with the light. In the evening, the outdoor kitchen and covered terrace provide a wonderful place to stay outside with dinner and a glass of wine while the view remains in front of you.
Walk to El Portet beach
Villa Bahía del Portet is approximately 1.1 kilometres from El Portet beach. The nearest supermarket and restaurants are around 1 kilometre from the villa, while Moraira town centre is approximately 2.3 kilometres away. This makes walking to the bay perfectly realistic for many guests. There is one important detail to keep in mind:
El Portet rises into the hills behind the beach.
So although the distance may be comfortable, some walks involve slopes. Guests with limited mobility, very young children or large amounts of beach equipment may therefore prefer to use the car occasionally.
Heatable private pool
Villa Bahía del Portet has its own private kidney-shaped swimming pool. The pool can also be heated, making the villa especially interesting for stays during spring, autumn and the cooler winter months. Around the pool are several seating and sunbathing areas, while the covered terrace and outdoor kitchen are directly alongside. This means the pool is not an isolated part of the garden. It forms part of the main outdoor living area, allowing everyone to spend the day together whether they are swimming, cooking, reading or relaxing.
Outdoor kitchen overlooking the Mediterranean
For many guests, the outdoor kitchen becomes one of their favourite places at Bahía del Portet. Rather than preparing dinner indoors and carrying everything outside, you can cook, eat and relax in one continuous outdoor living space. There is a barbecue, preparation space, refrigeration and a large dining table close to the pool. And perhaps most importantly: you do not lose the view while cooking.
The bay and Mediterranean remain part of the setting throughout the evening.
Who is El Portet ideal for?
El Portet is particularly attractive for guests who value location and atmosphere as much as the villa itself. It is an excellent choice for:
- families who love spending time at the beach
- couples who enjoy coastal walks
- guests looking for panoramic Mediterranean views
- holidaymakers who like restaurants beside the sea
- swimmers, snorkellers and paddleboarders
- guests who want a peaceful residential setting
- visitors who still want Moraira town centre nearby
- travellers who prefer a smaller Mediterranean bay over a large resort beach
If your main priorities are golf, a larger selection of villas or flatter residential streets, another area may suit you better. But if the image of your ideal Moraira holiday includes a sheltered turquoise bay, breakfast overlooking the Mediterranean and walking down to the beach, El Portet deserves to be high on your list.
El Portet or another area of Moraira?
El Portet
Best for: beach, bay views and Mediterranean coastal atmosphere.
Advantages
- beautiful sheltered sandy bay;
- generally calm water;
- restaurants directly beside the beach;
- coastal walking routes;
- spectacular elevated views;
- Moraira nearby.
Consider
- property prices and holiday accommodation tend to reflect the sought-after location;
- the residential streets rise away from the beach;
- parking around the bay can be busy in high season;
- we currently offer only one villa in El Portet.
Moravit
Best for: Andragó, restaurants and coastal living.
Moravit offers a larger choice of our villas and is particularly attractive if you like the rocky Andragó coastline, restaurants and a location relatively close to Moraira. It generally feels less concentrated around one single beach than El Portet.
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San Jaime
Best for: peace, golf and spacious villas.
San Jaime sits further inland around Club de Golf Ifach. We offer a much larger choice of villas there, often with generous gardens and private pools. If the beach is less important than peace, space or golf, San Jaime may suit you better.
Frequently asked questions about El Portet, Moraira
What is El Portet in Moraira?
El Portet is a residential coastal area immediately beside Moraira, built around the sheltered bay and beach of Playa El Portet. White Mediterranean villas rise into the hills behind the beach, many with views across the bay.
Is El Portet beach sandy?
Yes. El Portet is largely a sandy beach, although there are also some rocky sections. The beach is approximately 280–300 metres long.
Is the sea calm at El Portet?
Generally, yes. Its sheltered position beneath the Cap d’Or peninsula means bathing conditions are usually calm. Sea conditions can naturally change, so always follow local safety information and beach flags.
Is El Portet suitable for families?
Yes. The sandy beach and generally calm water make El Portet particularly popular with families. During summer there is also a lifeguard service.
Can you snorkel at El Portet?
Yes. The clear water and rocky areas around the bay make El Portet popular for swimming and snorkelling. Kayaking and paddleboarding are also common.
Are there restaurants at El Portet beach?
Yes. Several restaurants and cafés are located directly around the beachfront and offer views across the bay.
Can you walk from El Portet to Moraira?
Yes. El Portet is close to Moraira and the coastal road connects the two areas. The exact walking distance depends on where in El Portet you start.
How far is Villa Bahía del Portet from the beach?
Villa Bahía del Portet is approximately 1.1 kilometres from El Portet beach. Because the villa is positioned above the bay, the route includes slopes.
Does Villa Bahía del Portet have sea views?
Yes. The villa offers panoramic views across El Portet bay and the Mediterranean from several rooms and outdoor areas.
Does Villa Bahía del Portet have a private swimming pool?
Yes. The villa has a private swimming pool that can also be heated.
How many guests can Villa Bahía del Portet accommodate?
The villa sleeps up to 8 guests and has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Can you walk from Villa Bahía del Portet to restaurants?
Yes. The nearest restaurants are approximately 1 kilometre from the villa.
Do I need a car in El Portet?
A car is useful but you do not necessarily need it for every outing. From Villa Bahía del Portet, the beach and nearby restaurants can be reached on foot, while a car makes shopping and exploring the wider Costa Blanca easier.