| Check out Calpe if you want to visit a beautiful resort | | | | souvenirs for your friends and family from local artists |
| on Costa Blanca. Calpe is located in the northern area | | | | and vendors. This is located in the lovely Old Town of |
| of Costa Blanca just north of Altea and below Denia. If | | | | Calpe. |
| you want a hot spot of beauty and relaxation on the | | | | You can witness the legacy of the Romans in Calpe |
| Mediterranean Sea then this is an ideal vacation spot. | | | | including the ruins of a villa that existed during Roman |
| Calpe was begun as a fishing village and fishing is still a | | | | times. You can also see the old walls of the town, |
| major part of life in Calpe. This means that you can | | | | which are near the old city area and the Moorish |
| enjoy fresh fish and seafood when you are in Calpe. | | | | quarter. These were erected to help the town ward |
| Calpe is as beautiful as it is delicious. | | | | off invaders including pirates. |
| You can choose to fly into the Alicante airport or the | | | | If you want to check out some attraction parks, a hot |
| Valencia airport. The Alicante airport is about 60 | | | | nightlife, and more sight seeing opportunities than you |
| kilometers from Calpe and the Valencia airport is about | | | | can visit the nearby city of Benidorm. Benidorm is |
| 105 kilometers from Calpe. Choose the best airport for | | | | close by and you can rent a car to drive to Benidorm |
| you depending on flight options from your hometown. | | | | while you are exploring Costa Blanca. |
| Calpe means a rock that is steep and treacherous | | | | Choosing a hotel in Calpe for your vacation stay is |
| and Calpe deserves this name. You can view this rock | | | | easy. There are a wide variety of hotels located both |
| formation that gave Calpe its name, which is called the | | | | near the beach and in the center of town depending |
| Penon de Ifach. This is also where the smallest national | | | | on your interests. You can select from a wide number |
| park in Spain is located to protect all of the native | | | | of luxury hotels, but makes sure to plan ahead |
| plants and animals that live near this formation. Many | | | | because these hotels get booked up fast during the |
| rock climbers love to climb the rock for the awesome | | | | peak season. |
| view of the coast that you get from the top. If you are | | | | If you want a cheaper place to stay than you can also |
| adventurous than you should go for it. | | | | find hostels in Calpe. There are also cheaper hotels |
| During the summer months you can enjoy shopping at | | | | located farther out of the city center and a large |
| the arts and crafts fair that goes on everyday of the | | | | distance from the beach. If you rent a car this may be |
| week except for Monday. Here you can buy gifts and | | | | less of a hassle for you. |