Calpe
Calpe is a nice village and can be found near the border of the Mediterranean, surrounded by its beautiful countryside and vineyards. Being an important point of the Rock of Ifach's landscape, this one is a large calcareous rock of more than 300 meters high, that enters into the sea and from where the town takes its name. The best sights from are the ones from the top side of the Rock of Ifach.This region has been declared Nature Reserve for its ecosystem.
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Several old civilisations have been living in the Marina Alta, region of Alicante, leaving their traces in the area. You can visit the Roman baths "Baños de la Reina".
The old quarter of Calpe is behind the old walls, built in the 15th century to defend the city against attackers. Near from the Moorish quarter of "El Arrabal", part of the medieval walled precinct is still preserved, some fronts and the large Tower of Pesa.
There are also religious monuments that are very important such as the: Church of Vírgen de las Nieves from the 15th century, which is the only Gothic-Mudejar style church of Valencia, and the hermitates of La Cometa and San Salvador from the 17th century.
Calpe is a very important tourist destination on the Costa Blanca with its soft climate and its 11 kilometres of beautiful coastline surrounded by the cliffs, with beaches and coves, a marina and a beautiful natural environment.
For the lovers of water sports there are lots of facilities all along the beaches of La Fossa and Arenal, like windsurfing boards and jetskis.
If you prefer diving you will find very interesting the marvellous caves with its crystal waters. We suggest La Manzanera, Les Bassetes and Les Urques
Gastronomy of Calpe
Calpe's traditional cooking is based on the typical healthy rice and fish . Apart from the paella there are other rice dishes, with vegetables, meat, etc… A traditional dish is the "casserole and Llauna de Calpe" a kind of fish stew. Every dish can be accompanied by the wines of the region.
Calpe's cuisine is also based especially on dishes whose main ingredient are the tasty fish from the bay (monkfish, mackerel, octopus, sardines, etc). The Llauna of Calp and Arròs of Senyoret are the most representative, and many restaurants in town offer it in his letters as a specialty.
Calpe and sports
The fantastic location and the microclimate of Calpe, allow the practice of different sports activities throughout the year: sailing, diving, tennis, climbing, rowing, hiking, and the more daring can swim at the beaches of Calpe even in the months less warm.
Festivities in Calpe
Since the arrival of Santa Claus in the month of January to the Moors and Christians in October, Calpe focus on different religious, popular and family holidays periods . Parties are outgoing, open and participatory, designed to be held outdoors under the Mediterranean sun.
- Fallas de San José (the 19th of March)
- Fire of San Juan (the 24th of June)
- Holiday of La Virgen de las Nieves (the 5th of August)
- Festival of Moors and Christians (October)
Calpe maps
Here you can see the google map of Calpe:
Larger Calpe Map
- Official Calpe website
www.calpe.es/turismo/ - Car hire Calpe
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