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| Set among mountains
beside the sea, the town of Calpe, with its seafaring roots,
its history and its exceptional climate, is attractive for its
contrasts. The hospitality of its people, the natural environment,
its beaches and a wide range of services and transport links
make it the ideal place to spend your holidays. |
Calpe has 13 kilometres of coastline with beaches and coves,
ideal for bathing and the practice of various beach and water
sports.
El Collao and Gasparet Coves: each 100m long and only
accessible by sea.
Les Urques Cove and Puerto Blanco Beach: 200m long,
situated in the development of the same name.
Arena-Bol Beach: 2000m long, awarded a Blue Flag. Situated
in the town centre.
Cantal Roig Beach: 200m long, awarded a Blue Flag.
Situated next to the fishing harbour.
El Racó Cove: 150m long, situated at the foot
of the Peñón de Ifach.
Del Penyal Cove: 100m long, situated on the northern slope
of the Peñón de Ifach, accessible along a small
path.
Levante or La Fossa Beach: approximately 2000m long, awarded
a Blue Flag. Situated in the north of the Peñón
de Ifach.
Calalga Cove: 100m long it is situated right after the Levante
Beach.
Del Mallorquí Cove: 100m long, it is situated near
the Les Bassetes marina.
Les Bassetes Cove: 100m long, situated in the marina
of the same name.
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| Calcareous rock which is 332m high. It has become
a symbol of the Costa Blanca and was declared a Nature Reserve
in 1987 because of its rich wildlife including some indigenous
species. You can climb to the top via a footpath which starts
from the Nature Hall, a building which houses the information
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| The salt lake and its reed beds are situated
about 500m from the Peñón de Ifach and constitute
a unique nature spot which gives home to a wide variety of flamingoes
and other migrating birds at various times of the year. Originally
this lake area was an active salt works. |
| VISITS OF CULTURAL INTEREST |
Arts Centre: Avda. Masnou, 1.
Old Town: Torreón de la Peca (Tower and Town Walls),
Iglesia Vieja and Nuestra Señora de las Nieves churches.
Several museums, the Archeological, the Festival, the Collection
and "Casa de la Senyoreta". The Moorish quarter, mosaics
and much more.
Squares with Charm: Plaza de la Villa, dels Mariners, de Ifach,
del Mestre Francisco Llopis, de Espanã, de Santiago,
de D. Manuel Miro, de les Flors and many more.
Hermitage of San Salvador: XVIII century.
Ricardo Bofill Buildings: A residential complex located in La
Manzanera development.
Castellet de Calpe: Ruins of an old Moorish castle.
Llavador de la Font: The Town's old fountain and public washhouse.
Casa Nova: XVIII century fortified building.
Hermitage of San Juan: XVIII century.
Pou Salat: XVIII century well.
Baños de la Reina: Roman fish farm.
Tower of the Molí del Morelló: Mid XIX
century flour mill.
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Fish Market Hall: You can watch the fish auctions
held in the afternoon from Monday to Friday, starting at 15:00,
from the spectators gallery inside the building.
Street Market: Every Saturday, from Avda. Puerto de Santa María
to Avda. del Norte.
Flea Market: Every Wednesday in Avda. Pais Valencià.
Alhambra Cinema: Air conditioned cinema located in the town
centre, C/Conde de Altea.
IN THE SUMMER -
Craft Fair in the old town: C/José Antonio.
Alhambra Open Air Cinema: C/Purísima.
Beach Cinema: Films on the Levante or Fossa beach.
Children's Attractions: In C/La Niña.
Night Street Market: By Arenal-Bol Beach.
Aquascope: Glass-bottomed boat from Calpe harbour.
Cruise around the coast: Skirting the coast as far as Benidorm
or Denia.
PROMENADES AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -
Ecological promenade Principe de Asturias: At the foot of the
south slope of the Peñón de Ifach.
Seafront Promenades: Alongside the beaches of Levante and Arenal-Bol.
Parks: La Vallesa, Oltà, Enginent and Empedrola - in
the developments of the same names. Park of the Hermitage of
San Salvador.
Viewpoints: Toix and Calalga.
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| Calpe has an extensive offer of restaurants ranging
from those specialising in international cuisine to those offering
typical dishes of the area, principally based on fish and rice.
"Llauna de Calp" and "Arrós
de Senyoret" are the best known but there are many
more such as "Putxero de Polp" and of course
"Paella". Enjoy too the local "cocas"
and home-made cakes and pastries along with the "Peñón
de Ifach" a wine of intense ruby with purple sparkles
that is a homage to this region. |
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February: Carnival Festival.
19th March: "Fallas".
9th-12th April: Easter.
1st May: "Cruz de Mayo" (May Cross).
24th June: Bonfires "Hogueras de San Juan".
July: Fair of Andalusia
16th July: The fishermen's celebrations of their patron saint
"Virgen del Carmen".
5th August: Patronal festivities in honour of the patron saint
"Virgen de las Nieves".
October: Hispanic-German beer festival.
October: Patronal festivities and Moors and Christians
in honour of Holy Christ "Santísimo Cristo del Sudor".
1st November
6th December
8th December
25th December: Navidad.
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