We will start the route in the quiet and splendid cala Granadella, heading to Teulada /Moraira and its L'Ampolla beach.
From land, while we prepare our equipment, we can see the Morro del Castell, a small cape on which the Castell de la Granadella sits. It is a small fortification built in the eighteenth century, with exterior facing covered with rough stone that was occupied by a garrison of three men and two bronze cannons. A good idea for a walk before we start paddling.
Our stage today could be defined as the stage of Les Pesqueres, due to the small rocky outcrops on the cliffs or on top of a fragile thatched roof where the men of Xàbia and neighbouring towns were placed to develop the art of vertical fishing, especially in the long, dark winter nights. During the trip we can still see remains of these fisheries. They are impressive.
It is a short but intense stage. We see impressive cliffs with no escape in the first half of the route.
After passing the small cape of Morro del Castell, and just 250 metres away, we will find a cave on our right, below the cliff. Following the cliff, we can begin to see the fisheries, easily recognisable by sections of broken staircase and its almost impossible location.
We will continue our journey under the cliffs in order to pass the hills of La Blanca, Roabit and El Falquí, and to stop at Cala dels Testos, our first possible escape today. It is small and idyllic, with usually hardly anyone there since you can only access it by sea or following the course of the Barranc de l'Infern.
We continue the route and arrive at Cala Moraig. At this point we recommend a disembarkation to be able to visit from the ground the incredible cova of the Arcs and venture with the route of the Falla del Moraig.
Once again on board, heading for Cala Llebeig. This section is between cliffs with blocks (large rocks in the sea) that will make our navigation more fun, as long as the sea allows it.
Cala Llebeig, on the other hand, is one of the most beautiful coves with the greatest character on the entire Costa Blanca coastline, which can only be reached by sea, by boat, or on foot through trails. It is very exciting to reach it and find that picturesque setting of tranquillity and relaxing exclusivity, with the tiny huts that served as a refuge for fishermen and that now offer shade to visitors. It is also a place to dive down and discover waters which are usually clear and brimming with life.
We resume our paddle to head to the impressive Cap d'Or or as it is also known, the Punta de Moraira. On the cape we will see another of the watchtowers, la Torre del Cap d'Or, which is also part of the 100 Castles of the Costa Blanca route.
Once we have passed the cape we will be able to navigate under the cliffs of Punta de Moraira, until we reach Portet beach and continue towards the port of Moraira. We disembark at l'Ampolla beach, but not before we are given the surprise of Moraira Castle that will welcome us and mark the end of our route today.