Calpe which was built at the foot of Peñón de Ifach knew the presences of Ibères, Phéniciens and the Romans.

Today, Calpe is a dynamic seaside resort of Costa Blanca. The city which profits from a very pleasant climate throughout the year became a tourist destination privileged for the amateurs of sports of beach.
The city has a marina and a 11 kilometers long sea front, composed with beaches and creeks where the tourist can practise all the sports of veil or deep-sea diving. The school of veil is opened to the beginners or the experienced navigators. The beaches are perfectly equipped for the practice of the beach leisures and many bars mark out its littoral.
The Peñón de Ifach is a curiosity which has made the notoriety of Calpe. This 332 meters height rock is an appreciated place by the holiday makers who climb on it. From its top, you profit from the exceptional panorama of the city and the coast. In addition, this rock is classified natural park for its flora and its fauna.

In Calpe occur during the year, many cultural events (in March, carnival in Fallas de San Jose, on June 24, fires of Midsummer's Day, in October, festival of Moros Y Cristianos.

Gastronomy: Rice and fish compose the essence of the local cuisine. In the restaurants of the city, you will appreciate paella, but also a delicious ragout of octopus accompanied with a Spanish white or rosy wine.

Where to sleep in Calpe.
- Hiring Calpe villa 2 rooms 4 persons. Located a few kilometers far from the beach and the course of golf Don Cayo en Altea, this villa of charm has a garden and a private swimming pool. The kitchen is perfectly equipped and the rooms and the living room are agreeably furnished. Very beautiful panorama.
- Apartment for rent Calp beach, 1 bedroom and equipped very well kitchen, for 3 persons. The housing is located in a residence with swimming pool, in the animated district of Calpe. To book on line these 2 dwellings, go to the Costa Blanca page.
- Hotel Roca Esmeralda Calpe. Located at the seaside the hotel Roca Esmeralda faces the Penon de Ifach. The hotel counts 212 air-conditioned rooms. The customers have access to 4 swimming pools, including one for children and one interior heated. In the evening the customers have access to the discotheque of the hotel. The children can have fun in the Mini-Club. the establishment has 2 restaurants where is served a varied kitchen. Address: Ponent, 1.03710 Calpe (Alicante) Spain.

To find place to rent: Tourist office Avenida Ejercitos Españoles, 44 - 03710 Calpe (Alicante) which will help you to find a house in Calpe in Spain or a villa with swimming pool in the close coastal villages.

Javea: The 20 kilometers of beaches and the district of the port are most appreciated places of this sympathetic seaside resort of Costa Blanca.

Hiring villa Denia. To find a hiring in Denia, you can book on line near with our central which proposes a choice of 55 villas and 40 apartments at the seaside.

The Costa of Valencia, in the north of Costa Blanca, has pleasant seaside resorts:

Gandia and its 5 kms long beach is an ideal place, for the practice of water sports and an animated night life, in its restaurants and discotheques.

Stay in Oliva, Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Hotel is a hotel unit proposing a broad range of services and leisures for comfortable holidays under the sun.

Benidorm. Very broad rental offers in Benidorm, a coastal town completely dedicated to the industry of tourism.

For people searching a Spanish property for sale in Benidorm go to our Costa Blanca real estate page.

To find accommodation in Benidorm : Tourist office Avenida Europa, s/n - 03502 Benidorm (Alicante).

To go to Benidorm airport of Alicante : 03071 Alicante