CALPE
Calpe is a beautiful town, situated on the northern
part of Alicante Province, on the Costa
Blanca region.
Once an ancient fishing village, Calpe has now become
a large scale charming tourist town. Steeped in history,
Calpe is a fantastic blend of ancient Valencian culture
and modern culture. Even before the centuries, the
place was visited and settled by many voyagers. The
remains of Iberian tribes found on the place are a
fine example for this. It has also been revealed that
the Romans, Christians, and Moors once settled here.
Its strategic location near Benidorm, which is only
a 20-minute drive away, and such scenic towns as Denia
makes it one of the sought-after destinations not only
in Spanish regions but also in the world. In this article,
we will discuss some of the prime attractions of the
place.
Significant of the Calpe attractions is the Penon
de Ifach – a towering 332 m high rock, which
is the highest in the entire Mediterranean, dividing
the shorelines of Calpe into two. Penon is of immense
historical significance, as its foot was earlier the
site of a Roman factory for drying salt fishes, and
this spot is now known as the Queen’s Baths.
Besides, several other interesting things are associated
with this landmark. Declared a sheltered natural reserve
in 1987, this rock takes after the rock of Gibraltar,
and renders awe-inspiring views of Costa Blanca regions
and the bays surrounding it. Also, it is home to some
of the rare plants as well as sea birds.
Another great attraction of the place is its golden
sandy blue flag certified beaches, including Playa
de la Fossa with superb facilities such as tennis courts,
children’s park areas, and bowling greens, and
Playa Cantal Roig – a rocky as well as scenic
beach. The la fossa and the bay of Gasparet are the
other prominent beaches in the area.
In addition, splendid options are available for those
who want to explore the history of the place, with
its countryside filled with a multitude of ancient
houses containing arched porticos; historic castles
like the Moorish Castle overlooking the Mascarat ravine;
and museums such as the Fiestas Museum and the Museum
of Archeology – all of them housing historic
monuments and murals. Also, worth mentioning are the
Calpe’s Old Town Walls and the ancient churches
including Iglesia Vieja – a classic example of
the Mudejar-Gothic architecture. Calpe’s attractions
also cover an awesome modern marina situated along
the old fishing port and Calpe fish market.
Above all, Calpe offers wonderful opportunities to
enjoy an excellent range of water sport activities
such as kayaking, windsurfing, yachting, and waterskiing,
apart from other activities like rock climbing, trekking,
sightseeing, and dining, with a chain of restaurants
and bars offering delectable cuisines and savoring
drinks.
By road, Calpe is easy reachable via the main highways.
Further, Calpe is only a 50 minutes drive from the
airport of Alicante.
Calpe’s pleasant climate, scenic tourist attractions
and its proximity to many of the major towns, attracts
holidaymakers from across the globe.
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