THE SURROUNDINGS
Calpe and surroundings
Calpe is one of those places on the Costa Blanca that you easily overlook on the map, and where after one visit you understand exactly why people keep coming back.
THE PEÑÓN DE IFACH
The rock that determines everything
You see it everywhere: from the swimming pool, from the beach, from the road to the village. The Peñón de Ifach is a nature park and you can climb to the top. Expect two to two and a half hours round trip, with a tunnel halfway and a final section that goes over smooth rocks. Good shoes are essential.
Important: the number of visitors per day is limited and you must reserve in advance for free. Do so a few days ahead, especially in summer. We have the link ready for you in the house book.
BEACHES
Where you go into the water
Playa de la Fossa (Levante)
The large sandy beach with promenade, beach bars and all amenities. Eight minutes' drive away, parking usually works fine outside July and August.
Playa del Arenal-Bol
On the other side of the rock, against the old town center. Slightly quieter, with cafes within walking distance.
Cala del Racó
A small bay at the foot of the Peñón, with pebbles and clear water. The best place in Calpe to snorkel.
THE TOWN
In Calpe itself
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Narrow streets with painted facades, remains of the medieval city wall and a few good cafes on the square. Walk to the Torreó de la Peça for the view.
The fishing harbor
Late afternoon the boats come in and the catch is auctioned. You can watch. Then you eat fresh fish in one of the restaurants on the waterfront.
Las Salinas
A salt lake in the middle of the town, where flamingos stand all year round. There's a walking path around it; go at sunset, then the Peñón reflects in the water.
Baños de la Reina
Roman remains by the sea, free access, beautiful in the early morning.
Walking from the door
The round walk over the Sierra de Oltà starts three hundred meters from the house. Approximately nine kilometers, two to three hours, with a steep climb at the beginning and then a path that goes around the mountain with views over Calpe bay on one side and the hinterland on the other.
Go early, take more water than you think you'll need, and don't do it in the middle of the day in July. There's a detailed route description in the house.
FURTHER AFIELD
Day trips in the area
Altea (20 min)
White old town on a hill, with the church with blue domes. The climb through the streets to the top is the most beautiful in the region. Go towards the end of the afternoon.
Fonts de l'Algar (40 min)
Waterfalls and natural swimming pools inland. Refreshing on a hot day, but crowded during peak season.
Benidorm (25 min)
You don't have to go, but it's a sight in itself. With children, Terra Mítica and Aqualandia are an excellent rainy day solution, though it rarely rains here.
Valencia (1.5 hours)
Worth a long day: the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the Mercado Central and the old town.
Guadalest (45 min)
Mountain village on a rock with a castle and a reservoir in an almost surreal blue color. Busy during the day; go early.
Moraira and Jávea (20–30 min)
Smaller coastal towns, less touristy than Calpe, with beautiful bays and good restaurants.
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