Casa Azul guidebook
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Steeped in history with breathtaking views. This monastery perched on the cliff top is only an hour and a half drive away. Through lovely countryside.
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Guadalest
Steeped in history with breathtaking views. This monastery perched on the cliff top is only an hour and a half drive away. Through lovely countryside.
Stunning landscape and cool in the summer.
Big dive holes for the adventurous, and large shallow lagoons for the little ones. Many restaurants with pools around the area for lunch.
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Cascada de Algar
s/n CV-715Stunning landscape and cool in the summer.
Big dive holes for the adventurous, and large shallow lagoons for the little ones. Many restaurants with pools around the area for lunch.
On the seafront in Calpe. 10 minutes drive.
Unrivalled place to have a cocktail and watch the sun go down !
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Suitopia Skybar
2 Av. EuropaOn the seafront in Calpe. 10 minutes drive.
Unrivalled place to have a cocktail and watch the sun go down !
You can catch a taxi boat from Calpe port. Complete with a bar.
Or a 25 minute drive.
Terra mítica
Aqualandia
MundoMar (Dolphins)
Benidorm Palace Moulin Rouge type dinner shows
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Benidorm
You can catch a taxi boat from Calpe port. Complete with a bar.
Or a 25 minute drive.
Terra mítica
Aqualandia
MundoMar (Dolphins)
Benidorm Palace Moulin Rouge type dinner shows
This famous landmark was used by the Phoenicians to navigate from the island of Gibraltar.There is a visitors centre near the base, in the port, and you can walk up to the top. Not for the faint hearted. The two beaches of Calpe are either side of it.
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Penon de Ifach
This famous landmark was used by the Phoenicians to navigate from the island of Gibraltar.There is a visitors centre near the base, in the port, and you can walk up to the top. Not for the faint hearted. The two beaches of Calpe are either side of it.
If you like bird spotting and wildlife, this natural salt lake is a must see. The Flamingos live here and are a wonderful view.
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Les Salines
If you like bird spotting and wildlife, this natural salt lake is a must see. The Flamingos live here and are a wonderful view.
Paella by the sea! Is their speciality but have a menu as well. Nestling under the trees with twinkling lights and the sea rolling in. They have live music nights which are good.
Its a nice spot to slip your rock shoes on and have a swim before a tostada and a coffee and juice for breakfast! Hangover cure!
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Cala Baladrar
Paella by the sea! Is their speciality but have a menu as well. Nestling under the trees with twinkling lights and the sea rolling in. They have live music nights which are good.
Its a nice spot to slip your rock shoes on and have a swim before a tostada and a coffee and juice for breakfast! Hangover cure!
It is towards Guadalest, so maybe combine the two, and worth the hour and a half drive.
You will not get closer to the animals than here!, My son and his best friend aged 8 were chased away by a mummy giraffe when her baby came to sniff the boys! Its all open wilderness.
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Safari Aitana
Km 20 CV-785It is towards Guadalest, so maybe combine the two, and worth the hour and a half drive.
You will not get closer to the animals than here!, My son and his best friend aged 8 were chased away by a mummy giraffe when her baby came to sniff the boys! Its all open wilderness.
25 minutes and you’re there.
A lovely Moor castle on the seafront.
A marina, lots of bars and restaurants. Small beach
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Moraira
0 Carretera25 minutes and you’re there.
A lovely Moor castle on the seafront.
A marina, lots of bars and restaurants. Small beach
This is such a cute boutique hotel right on the beach at El Portet in Moraira. Not well known but stunning.
Hotel Mañet
126 Av. del PortetThis is such a cute boutique hotel right on the beach at El Portet in Moraira. Not well known but stunning.
Favourite lively foodie place to go
20 minute drive along the coast road towards Moraira.
Excellent food, Stunning sea side location. Live music and/or DJ’s.
Beautiful romantic surroundings with outdoor fire pits at the tables.
The Food Bar
Carretera Moraira a Calpe20 minute drive along the coast road towards Moraira.
Excellent food, Stunning sea side location. Live music and/or DJ’s.
Beautiful romantic surroundings with outdoor fire pits at the tables.
20 minute drive along the coast road to Moraira. Next door to the Food Bar and Algas and Bar La Cabana!
Love the drama of the chef preparing your meal in front of you!
Great for young and old! Put on a kimono and grab your chopsticks!
You can mix and match the menu, Seafood, Fish, Steak, Veggie and you will not leave hungry! Watch the Sake… its lethal!
Aoi Teppanyaki
km 1 Ctra. Moraira a Calpe20 minute drive along the coast road to Moraira. Next door to the Food Bar and Algas and Bar La Cabana!
Love the drama of the chef preparing your meal in front of you!
Great for young and old! Put on a kimono and grab your chopsticks!
You can mix and match the menu, Seafood, Fish, Steak, Veggie and you will not leave hungry! Watch the Sake… its lethal!
10 minute drive to the seafront in Calpe. Modern and new this is a great stop for a steak! On the sea front promenade, very pretty and nice to listen to the sea.
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Bambero Calpe
4 Calle la Niña 10 minute drive to the seafront in Calpe. Modern and new this is a great stop for a steak! On the sea front promenade, very pretty and nice to listen to the sea.
A 10 minute drive to La Fustera brings you to a Beautiful small cove. Very safe and quieter than most.
Great service, light meals, salads and cold drinks.
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Mandala Beach Bar & Restaurant
Carrer del Navegant Josep Ribes A 10 minute drive to La Fustera brings you to a Beautiful small cove. Very safe and quieter than most.
Great service, light meals, salads and cold drinks.
10 minute drive 25 minute pleasant walk.
Beautiful sea front location, very chilled, nice food and wines.
Essenza
26 Paseo Maritimo Playa del Bol10 minute drive 25 minute pleasant walk.
Beautiful sea front location, very chilled, nice food and wines.
Ibiza comes to Moraira!
Rooftop bar with Live DJ’s ! Tapas, champagne, wine and beer.
A giant throne for a photo and of course the flamingos!
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Bar La Cabana Moraira - Cala de l'andrago
121 Ctra. Moraira a CalpeIbiza comes to Moraira!
Rooftop bar with Live DJ’s ! Tapas, champagne, wine and beer.
A giant throne for a photo and of course the flamingos!
This is where you kick off your shoes and have a singalong and dance!! Pub foods a bit basic, but people come here for the atmosphere! Staff are very attentive and you will have a laugh here, I promise! ( Do not try the Chinese next door, upstairs !)
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Bar GRIZZLYS
CarreteraThis is where you kick off your shoes and have a singalong and dance!! Pub foods a bit basic, but people come here for the atmosphere! Staff are very attentive and you will have a laugh here, I promise! ( Do not try the Chinese next door, upstairs !)
This is the nearest beach to us. 15 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
Very Shallow gradient, Inflatables, puédalos and Jetski’s are here in summer. Cinema screens on the beach in summer and the processions march along here. Firework displays are on booms out at sea and the beach is crowded untill 2am watching them!
Tangos, do a good full English and show all the sports.
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Platja de la Fossa
This is the nearest beach to us. 15 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
Very Shallow gradient, Inflatables, puédalos and Jetski’s are here in summer. Cinema screens on the beach in summer and the processions march along here. Firework displays are on booms out at sea and the beach is crowded untill 2am watching them!
Tangos, do a good full English and show all the sports.
Food scene
10 minutes walk away, opposite the La Merced church.
Great for Pizzas, lasagne, spit roast chicken.
Collect a takeaway.
Restaurante Pizzería Piazza di Spagna.
3 Avinguda Jaume I el Conqueridor10 minutes walk away, opposite the La Merced church.
Great for Pizzas, lasagne, spit roast chicken.
Collect a takeaway.
Only a 10 minute walk from the house. Beautiful garden setting.
Famous for its Steak and fine wines, but children are happy there too.
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Restaurante El Toro
1 Avinguda Jaume I el ConqueridorOnly a 10 minute walk from the house. Beautiful garden setting.
Famous for its Steak and fine wines, but children are happy there too.
Quiet, lovely high end restaurant, has a lovely setting in gardens with a pool. The marina is no longer used but it does have a beach and a coastal walk back into calpe.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante Puerto Blanco
35-b Urb. Canuta BajaQuiet, lovely high end restaurant, has a lovely setting in gardens with a pool. The marina is no longer used but it does have a beach and a coastal walk back into calpe.
Michelin Starred restaurant for that special occasion. It’s at the bottom of the Road located in The Diamante Beach Hotel.
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Audrey's Restaurant
48 Av. Juan Carlos IMichelin Starred restaurant for that special occasion. It’s at the bottom of the Road located in The Diamante Beach Hotel.
A 10 minute drive into the mountain behind our house.
Very special and intimate with stunning views. Taster menus and a cushion for the ladies handbag!
Orobianco Ristorante
2 Piața Bernády GyörgyA 10 minute drive into the mountain behind our house.
Very special and intimate with stunning views. Taster menus and a cushion for the ladies handbag!
Next stop up the coast from moraira.
There is a large international presence here as the International School is here. Lovely horseshoe beach. Crammed with bars and restaurants
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Xàbia
Next stop up the coast from moraira.
There is a large international presence here as the International School is here. Lovely horseshoe beach. Crammed with bars and restaurants
10 minutes drive at the most.
I have heard very good things but not been there myself.. yet.
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Beat Restaurant
1 Partida Marisol Park10 minutes drive at the most.
I have heard very good things but not been there myself.. yet.
Water sports
Less than 15 minutes away, you can hire all water sports equipment here, canoes, paddle boards, catamarans etc. There are two bars on the rocks that you must have a G&T on, watch out for a rogue wave…. Kids love the rock pools.
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Les Bassetes
Less than 15 minutes away, you can hire all water sports equipment here, canoes, paddle boards, catamarans etc. There are two bars on the rocks that you must have a G&T on, watch out for a rogue wave…. Kids love the rock pools.
Neighbourhoods
The Old Town. Steep walking but beautiful. Lots of bars, tapas and restaurants up here.
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Calp
The Old Town. Steep walking but beautiful. Lots of bars, tapas and restaurants up here.
City/town information
Beautiful traditional Spanish City.
Oceanografíc is europes largest aquarium.
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Valencia
Beautiful traditional Spanish City.
Oceanografíc is europes largest aquarium.
Staying here in the winter?
Javalambre is a ski station in Teruel.
Ski trails and sledding areas with a patio for dining and sunbathing! Magic carpet for kids whilst you watch them on a lesson. 1.5 hours drive, stay in a local hostalry and immerse yourself in the Spanish vibe. Very honest and great fun for the kids.
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Teruel
Staying here in the winter?
Javalambre is a ski station in Teruel.
Ski trails and sledding areas with a patio for dining and sunbathing! Magic carpet for kids whilst you watch them on a lesson. 1.5 hours drive, stay in a local hostalry and immerse yourself in the Spanish vibe. Very honest and great fun for the kids.