With a warm mild climate, beautiful scenery, gentle sea, clean beaches and picturesque mountains, guests are greeted by colorful Spain. Calpe is one of the best resorts in the country, as there is everything for a comfortable and interesting holiday. The town itself is cozy and quiet, it is located in the resort area of Costa Blanca. Like many other Spanish resorts, Calpe was founded a long time ago, although the tourist zone in it began to develop only in the last century. At various times the city was inhabited by Arabs, Phoenicians, Iberians, Romans, Visigoths. Because of its good location, the coast was often attacked by pirates from Africa, and for additional protection the townspeople erected walls and built a city tower.
Foreign tourists are offered all kinds of benefits Spain. Calpe affects a favorable climate, the sun shines here 10 months a year. This resort is mainly designed for beach holidays, although there will be something for active travelers. The length of the coastal zone is 11 km, so the place under the sun will be enough for everyone. Tourists note the purity of local beaches, two of them (Arenal-Boil and Cantal-Roig) were repeatedly awarded the "Blue Flag". Fans of diving and secluded recreation will be approached by isolated bays, they need to get to them only by sea.
It's no secret that Spain has been engaged in fishing for many centuries. Calpe was also originally a fishing village, today there is a world-famous fish market, it operates daily from 15:00, when fishing schooners enter the port. Near it is the largest number of restaurants and cafes, they can taste amazingly delicious seafood dishes. In general, the resort has about 170 restaurants with different cuisine, so no one will be hungry.
Respectable hotel complexes, inexpensive rented accommodation, different in star hotels hotels prepared for tourists Spain. Calpe will be interesting for travelers of different ages and with different prosperity. Sightseeing should be started from the viewing platform of the Peñón de Ifach grave, with a stunning view of the city. To climb up there, it is necessary to pass through the tunnel cut down in the mountain. The salt lake of Las Salinas del Calpe is a unique natural area, where the city of Calpe is proud. Spain takes a huge number of migratory birds. On the lake in the summer live storks, flamingos, royal herons.
Visiting interesting ethnographic and archaeological museums, swimming in the sea, cruises on a yacht, underwater diving will make an unforgettable holiday in Calpe. Spain has a lot of archaeological monuments, those who are interested in ancient Roman times, it will be interesting to visit the bath "Royal Bath" (at one time the design was used for salting fish). You can also learn diving and navigation, rent a yacht or a boat in a luxurious yacht club. Fans of the mountains should visit the rock climbing school and stroll along the local mountain routes. At an altitude of more than 300 m above sea level, you can play golf, as well as the services of holidaymakers in the city's volleyball courts and tennis courts.