Calpe town, steeped in history, is one of the most important resorts of the Costa Blanca. It is renowned for the quality of its sandy beaches. Calpe nestles in the shelter of a spectacular rock, the Rock of Ifach, symbol and image of the Costa Blanca from a height of 332 meters, which gave its name to the surrounding park and the top of which one can admire a unique view of the coast in Alicante province.

At his feet, the coast of Calpe, where fishing is an old tradition, extends its vast beaches of fine golden sand. Its seafront promenade along the beach are also very welcoming, familials and offer plenty of entertainment and activities, restaurants, bars, shops and general stores.

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Its assets include its marina, its promenade and eleven kilometers of cliffs, beaches and coves.

As in all the cities of the province of Alicante, festivals and other fun activities are numerous in Calpe. Carnival to Fallas de San José (March 19), through the fires of St. John (June 24) and the celebration of "Moros y Cristianos" (Moors and Christians) in October. Its fiestas in honor of the Virgen de las Nieves, held on 5 August.

On the historical side, the town was once inhabited by different Mediterranean cultures and it is around the rock that grew the present town of Calpe. The old town of Calpe is surrounded by ancient fortifications built in the fifteenth century to defend the town from pirate attacks. You can find Calpe examples of religious architecture, like the hermitages of La Cometa and San Salvador, both of the seventeenth century.

Many sports: sailing, water skiing, diving, golf, tennis, walking ...

See also: the 'Penon de Ifach' old church walls, instead of Fishermen, museum holidays and traditions, archaeological museum.

In summer, you can enjoy many fireworks, festive atmosphere and / examples: Nightclubs: Camaleon, Comix, Vora Vora, ... Bars: Tequila Bar, Mosquito, Pink Paradise ... Restaurants: There padrino, Romeo Playa, Old Brussels, ... There is also a video library, weekly markets, etc ...