A popular tourist resort in the Alicante region of Spain, Calpe is a jewel of the Costa Blanca. Famed for its sandy beaches and gorgeous all season weather, it’s easy to see why Calpe is such a renowned holiday destination. For breathtaking views, climb 332m to the top of imposing El Peñon de Ifach (Rock of Ifach.) On a clear day, you can even see as far as Ibiza. If the hike has gotten you hot under the collar, cool down with a dip at one of Calpe’s beautiful beaches, including Arenal-Bol, La Fossa and La Calalga. Sporty types will love Calpe’s wide range of water sports, including windsurfing, kayaking and wakeboarding. When hunger strikes, you’re in luck – Calpe’s food is a tourist attraction unto itself. Sample some traditional Valencia cuisine, including paella (rice with meat, seafood or both) and bajoques farcides (stuffed peppers.) If you choose a self-catering Calpe villa or apartment, you can also take advantage of the daily fish auction at the Port of Calpe. Here, local fishermen sell their catch when they return to the harbour at around 4pm each afternoon.
When to go to Calpe
With an exceptional Mediterranean climate, Calpe is a great year round holiday destination. Averaging 320 days of sunshine each year, Calpe’s maximum temperature rarely drops below 16°, even in winter.
Getting to and around Calpe
Most tourists arrive in Calpe via flights to Alicante Airport. Once in Calpe, bus is a good public transport option.
Where to stay in Calpe
When choosing accommodation in Calpe, villas and apartments offer great alternatives to more expensive hotels. Not only will booking very own apartment or villa in Calpe save you money, you’ll enjoy superior space, freedom and privacy too. HouseTrip has a number of quality self catering Calpe villas and apartments, ranging from compact studio apartments suitable for singles and couples through to large, multi-room villas ideal for families and groups of friends. Plus, HouseTrip makes it easy to find and book your Calpe apartment or villa – you can even do it in as few as six clicks.
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