The town of Calpe, or Calp in Valencian, is located on the coastal strip Costa Blanca just north of AlicanteThe town is primarily a holiday resort and tourism is clearly the most important industry. Calpe has a permanent population of around 30,000 inhabitants, but during the summer it doubles several times.

Entertainment Calpe

Calpe has a nightlife that is geared towards catering to tourism. This means that the city may not have the most authentic nightlife, but of course there are every opportunity to go on a bar crawl for tapas and a glass of cava or two.

The nightlife is centered around the streets Pintor Sorolla/Blasco Ibanez, but there is also a wider selection of restaurants and bars around the port and La Fossa-Levante beach.

The city is famous for its fiestas, and it hosts several festivals every year. Some examples are the Christmas celebration when the three kings arrive, the "battle" between the Moors and the Christians, and the German Oktoberfest (!).

Attractions Calpe

Calpe's historical attractions may not be numerous, but they are certainly interesting. Two highlights are Els banys de la Reina (The Queen's Baths) and the La Peça Tower.

Birdwatchers will find a bit of a paradise in Calpe. The salt flats just east of the town centre and north of the Penyal d'Ifach cliff are home to a variety of unique migratory birds.

The Penyal d'Ifach rock is perhaps the biggest attraction of all categories. The rock, which measures 332 meters above sea level, is an impressive sight on the coastline. Historically, it has actually been considered a twin to the rock of GibraltarThe view is of course fantastic from the top, but you should be prepared for the climb to be a bit difficult.

History of Calpe

The history of Calpe begins, like most other towns along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, with a visit from the Iberians. Then came the Moors who ruled until 1290 when the Kingdom of Aragon took over the city. Since then, Calpe has been part of the Spanish central power.
In the early 19th century, fishing tourism began to gain momentum and fishing has been an important industry ever since. However, during the 1950s, fishing was overtaken by tourism.

Public Transport Connections , weather, map and other facts

Alicante is the central city in the area and this is where you fly if you are going to visit Calpe. It is about 65 km between Alicante and Calpe, and the journey from Alicante airport takes about 2 hours by bus. Otherwise, a highlight is to take the tram from Alicante (with a change in Benidorm). The tram runs right along the coastline and offers a magical view. Weather in Calpe Calpe has a warm and dry climate with cool winters and hot summers. The sunshine hours are many and it is excellent for swimming in the sea well into October.

Houses and apartments in Calpe

Calpe is more exclusive than, for example, Torrevieja, and this is also reflected in the prices and the supply. Prices are generally high in Calpe and there are no bank repossession (which is usually characteristic of a prosperous Spanish city) in Calpe with omnjed. However, we have a lot of apartments and houses for sale in the area. Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se for more information about these homes.