An oasis in the most popular tourist region of the Costa Blanca. Calpe is the town of connoisseurs, the town chosen by the whole of Europe as its summer retreat. A privileged enclave beside the calm blue waters of the Mediterranean, where outstanding natural beauty, gastronomy, culture, the sea and the mountains are part of the everyday life of its inhabitants all year round.
The town of Calpe with 11 km of calm blue water of the Mediterranean where outstanding natural beauty, gastronomy and culture are part of the everyday life of it's inhabitants who welcome tourists and visitors with warm hearted hospitality.
The spectacular Rock of Ifach, the symbol of the Costa Blanca, now a nature reserve, soars 322m high and dramatically divides Calpe's two famous beaches and the bustling fishing port. Sailing and scuba diving are without doubt two of the sports par excellence in Calpe. Hiking and climbing have and enthusiastic following as do tennis and bowls, also there are excellent golf courses to suit all abilities and handicaps.
Modern buildings and wide avenues harmonize with an ancient fishing village where locals and visitors can enjoy all kinds of entertainment from the famous seafood restaurants in the port, tapas in the many bars to a gourmet meal in Michelin starred restaurants and should your visit coincide with one of its many fiestas its memory will live with you forever.
Calpe will surprise you with its daring contrasts, where modern buildings and wide avenues harmonize with an ancient fishing village, where locals are proud of their past, yet welcome tourists and visitors with warm-hearted hospitality.
There are Museums, picturesque little streets in the old town and squares and many bars and restaurants, most of them with a lively outside terrace, an ideal place to spend a pleasant summer evening