Beaches & calas
This sheltered bay sits in Moraira, a coastal town a short drive from Jávea, and ranks among the loveliest along this stretch of coast. The water is shallow and turquoise, clear all the way to the bottom. On either side, hills covered in white villas run down to the sea, and palms line the promenade. On the right, the rocky headland of Cap d'Or closes off the bay, so the water stays calm even in a breeze. A fine spot for a day of swimming and snorkelling.
El Portet is a sheltered bay in Moraira, a fifteen to twenty minute drive from Jávea. The beach is mostly sand, with a small stretch of pebbles and rock, and it flies the Blue Flag. The water is shallow and clear, with beds of posidonia, the protected seagrass that grows here. The bay's shelter comes from the natural rocky headland of Cap d'Or.
Yes, the SL-CV 51 walking route starts from the bay and leads up to the Torre del Cap d'Or. This watchtower dates from the sixteenth century and stands a hundred and sixty six metres above sea level. The route makes a fine addition to a day at the beach, for anyone who fancies a walk along the headland that gives El Portet its sheltered character after a swim.