Description
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GENERAL INFO
Overview
Well-known, cosy, and family-friendly village with 25,000 inhabitants, located in the eastern part of the region directly by the sea. It is in a busy yet idyllic setting with beautiful views, situated 115 km southeast of Valencia and 60 km northeast of Alicante.
Facilities and Services
Shopping centre, supermarket, shops, grocery, butchery, bakery, boutiques, post office, bank, restaurants, bars, disco, folklore evenings, concerts, evening entertainment, museum, and cinema.
Sports and wellness options include climbing, hiking, an indoor aquatic centre, wellness centre, fitness centre, and sauna.
Additional services: pharmacy and doctor.
Nearby Shopping and Entertainment
More options for shopping and entertainment within 15–60 km.
Sights and Activities
- “Fiesta de la Cerveza” in November.
- Kids’ club and Parque de Atracciones Infantil (June–October).
- Children’s animation, coach tours, and a nature reserve.
- The iconic “Penon de Ifach” behind the fishing harbour.
Access
Motorway AP7 ALICANTE – VALENCIA, exit number 64 “ALTEA / CALPE.” Then road N332 VALENCIA.
Beaches and Sports
Sandy beaches, bays, and a harbour offering diving, sailing, and surfing. Golf club 12 km away.
Local Markets
Market on Saturdays and flea market on Wednesdays.
Festivals
Famous saints’ fiestas in early August and the “Moros y Cristianos” fiesta at the end of October.
Recommendations
A car is recommended. With its mild climate, Calpe is ideal for winter holidays.
ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS
Watersports
All watersports available, including diving, sailing, surfing, water skiing, canoeing, and rowing. A sailing school is also available.
Sandy beach with facilities, suitable for children, and a bathing bay.
Heated outdoor swimming pool.
Sports harbour: Club Naútico.
Nearby Water Attractions
Waterpark “Aqualandia” (25 km).
Land Sports
Tennis.
Golf courses (9 holes) in Altea and Benissa (10 km).
Minigolf.
Horse riding in Benissa (9 km).
Fitness course (4 km).
Adventure and Outdoor Activities
Paragliding and beach volleyball court.
Fishing.
Hiking paths, mountain hikes, climbing, and children’s hiking paths.
Cycling
6 km of bicycle paths, mountain bike routes, and bicycle rentals available.
Family-Friendly Activities
Children’s playground.
Leisure park “Terra Mítica” in Benidorm (20 km).