The Local Area: Calpe

Calpe is a great place for the family holiday, fine sandy beaches, superb restaurants and fantastic climate. Calpe offers something for everyone. Relaxing on the beach to climbing the Ifach and rides around the Ifach in a glass bottomed boat. The old town gives you tast of the past and is typical of region.

You are a 10 mins drive to Altea, the cultural and artistic capital of the Costa Blanca. The focal point of Altea is the church perched on the highest location in the town. Walking through the cobbled white washed streets of Altea, you can feel the old charm of this traditional Spanish town. Generations of it’s inhabitants and visitors alike have brought their artistic abilities and inspired a way of life within its beautiful surroundings. During the summer the church situated on the top of the hill is the place to head on an evening. Floodlit by quaint restaurants and cafes, the main square holds a craft market, where you can buy unique hand made items. This is the best place for tasteful souvenirs and gifts. Located nearby is the famous municipal auditorium, where concerts and theatre productions take place all year long. Altea is an idea place to visit for a minimum of a few hours to a whole day. Fonts de L'Argar is approximately a 20 min drive from Calpe. It is an unique natural beauty spot where you are able to bath in clear, cool pools and waterfalls. Enjoy the tranquil riverside walk and avenue of aromatic plants then refresh yourself in the excellent restaurant.

If excitment and thrills are for you, then head for Terra Mitica. If you want fun you won’t find a better place. More than 25 thrilling rides, more than 60 exciting shows, more than 39 restaurants and shops, more than 15 kiddie rides. Terra Mitica is a short 20 mins drive from Calpe.

Beautiful mountains surround Calpe and offer a wealth of caves and castles to explore.