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Calpe (Valencian: Calp) is a town in the Costa Blanca region of Alicante, Spain. It is a very popular tourist resort, especially with British and German tourists, and also has a large expat community.
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Parque Natural del Peñón de Ifach
A large rock which juts straight out from the sea. The rock is a designated nature reserve, but it is possible to climb to the top via a tunnel, bored steeply through the middle of the rock.
Torreón de la Peca / Tower of Peca
The only remaining portion of the medieval fortress once located here, this includes a preserved tower, section of two walls, and a gate.
La Iglesia Antigua / The Old Church
The only Gothic-Mudéjar church remaining in the Valencian Autonomous Region, this was built in the 15th century into the side of the old city walls, and is now directly attached to the very modern parish church from the 20th century. Especially noteworthy inside is a 15th-century altarpiece depicting San Antonio Abad, San Cosme, and San Damian.
Museo de Historia y Arqueología / History and Archaeology Museum
This former residence now displays a range of artifacts from the region, which date from the Bronze Age to the medieval period.
Museo de Coleccionismo / Museum of Collections
This is a venue for temporary exhibits, located in the walls of a former fortress.
Baños de la Reina / Queen's Baths
The ruined structures here were used in Roman times for farming fish, salt production, and salting fish. Finds from the archaeological site can be viewed at the Museu de Història i Arqueologia (listed above). Today parts of the area are fenced off to prevent vandalism, but it is still possible to appreciate the ruins from behind a fence.
These ruins are the remains of a late 16th-century watchtower built in defense against Barbary pirates. The site is the location of the former 12th-century Castell de Calp, demolished centuries ago. Although there is very little remaining besides the tower base, foundations, and some rock-cut cisterns, hikers are rewarded with an excellent view of the Penyal d'Ifac and the surrounding area.
fish auction
Where the daily catch is unloaded and auctioned off. There are also a number of immediately adjacent restaurants.
Moros y Cristianos / Moors and Christians
One of the many regional Moors and Christians festivals which celebrate the Christian reconquista.
Fiesta de la Cerveza
Organised by a club of German residents, the festival has been growing in popularity since its first installment in 1988, now attracting more than 10,000 participants. On offer are of course German beer, food (including roast chicken, pork knuckles and sausage), and music.
'Jaume Pastor i Fluixà' Cultural Centre
Calpe's primary venue for concerts and the performing arts, as well as for workshops and special courses. Tickets can be purchased online.
A 45-min boat trip around the Peñón de Ifach, with underwater view.
Traditional Spanish cuisine.
Good value Italian restaurant. Plenty of tables on the outside terrace. Friendly staff.
Swiss cuisine.
A large long-established restaurant. Reservations can be made online }.
Friendly, family-run Chinese restaurant. Good range of traditional dishes and also a sushi selection.
Great little traditional tapas bar. Slightly 'school canteen' feel to it but the food and service are both excellent and it is great value.
Argentine and Italian cuisine.
New hotel, just off the beach. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, fitness centre, airport shuttle (surcharge).
Nice and rather large resort. Quite far from the beach though. Parking €6/day, free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centre, three onsite restaurants, airport shuttle, and free Wi-Fi.
Has an onsite restaurant, outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €12/day.
Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, and also has three bungalows available for rent. Facilities include self-service laundry, an onsite bar-restaurant, pool, toilets and shower, pre-paid Wi-Fi. Pets permitted.
Can accommodate campervans and caravans. Has toilets and showers, pool, laundry, Wi-Fi, and onsite restaurant-café. Pets under 20kg accepted.
The largest bookshop between Alicante and Valencia. The shop sells new and used books in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Russian, in all subjects, and carries regional and hiking maps as well as books of local interest. The multilingual owner can also order new and used books, which take about a week to arrive.
flea market
Mostly tat but there are one or two bargains to be found.
fruit and veg street market
A good place to pick up local produce.
clothing street market
Quite large but crowded. Some good bargains.
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From motorway AP-7, which connects Valencia with Alicante, take Exit 63 onto N-332 toward Calpe.
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