Calpe - Alicante Province

A pretty town alongside the Mediterranean Sea.

Calpe, a romantic village with nice beaches situated between Altea to the south and Javea to the north.  Calpe has just over 13 000 habitants and is known for its rock called the Penon de Ifach.
The rock has encouraged people to enjoy the  view of the many bays in this part of the Costa Blanca. Easily reached either by the A-7 Mediterranean motorway, or the N-332 national road, which is the most interesting route.
The winding national road going through various seaside towns gives you a holiday feeling as it winds up along the coastline from Alicante. 

The Penon de lfach

Interesting sites

Archaeological findings, buildings and towers around the town and the two churches of Calpe are certainly worth a visit. Adjacent to each other, the Iglesia Antigua and the church Senora de las Nieves are both located in the centre of Calpe.
Built in the 15th century, the old church had been renovated a few times over the previous centuries, as the town has been attacked and damaged by pirates many times. Calpe's archaeological museum can be found just opposite at the Plaza de la Villa showing examples from the 4th to the 8th century; also:  Roman ruins of the Baño de la Reina,

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together with an old tower, the Torreon de la Peca.

If you are further interested in local culture, you should visit the Museo Fester in Calle Jose Antoni which explains the local Calpe fiesta Moros y Cristianos and at the tourist office in  Avenida Ejercitos (Tel. 965 83 69 20).


Sandy beaches

Calpe's two main beaches, the Cantal Roig and the Playa Arenal are widely known for the fine sand. Together with the other two beaches, La Fossa and the bay of Gasparet. Calpe offers many kilometres of excellent swimming and surfing.