Costa Blanca
Calpe
Calpe city of a near perfect combination of romantic village together with sun and beach. In between Altea to the south and Javea to the north, Calpe, with its about 13,000 habitants, is known for its rock called the Penon de lfach. This massive rock has been inspiring people from everywhere to come and enjoy the nearly perfect view around the bays and the Costa Blanca.
Amongst many interesting places, Calpe and its neighbouring town of Teulada, invites every visitor to enjoy the fishing fishing harbour and the yacht harbour, famous for there steady wind conditions.
The weather in Calpe is one of the mildest around the Costa Blanca, due to the close mountains which protect the village from the sometimes stronger north winds.
The 2 churches of Calpe are certainly worth a visit. Close to each other, the Iglesia Antigua and the church Senora de las Nieves, are both located in the centre of Calpe. Built in the 15th century, the old church had been reconditioned many times over the past centuries, as the city had been attacked by pirates many times. Calpe's archaeological museum can be found just opposite at the Plaza de la Villa showing various findings from 4th to 8th century. Alongside, you find ruins of the Romans and the ruins of the bano de la Reina, together with rests of an old tower the Torreon de la Peca.
Calpe's 2 main beaches, the Cantal Roig and the Playa Arenal, are widely known for its fine sand. Together with the other 2 beaches, La Fossa and the bay of Gasparet (which also belongs to the city), Calpe offers many kilometres of excellent swimming and surfing possibilities.