Calpe
The Peñón de Ifach rock, two sandy bays and a working fishing port.
Costa Blanca · Alicante
Calpe is dominated by the Peñón de Ifach, a 332-metre limestone rock rising straight out of the sea and protected as a natural park. Either side of it sit two long sandy beaches.
The fish auction at the port in the late afternoon is free to watch and a real highlight with children.
Calpe sits on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante.
Open the larger mapThings to do
- Peñón de Ifach natural park (book the walk-up permit ahead)
- The fish auction at the port
- Baños de la Reina Roman ruins
- The old town's painted streets and murals
Best beaches
- Playa de la Fossa (Levante) — sandy and family friendly
- Playa Arenal-Bol — right by the old town
- Cala El Racó — small, at the foot of the rock
Family activities
- Rock pooling at Baños de la Reina
- The salt flats behind the town with flamingos
- Paddleboards from Playa de la Fossa
Restaurants
- Fresh fish at the port restaurants
- Tapas in the old town
Markets
- Wednesday and Saturday markets
Hidden gems
- The salt lagoon at sunset with the rock reflected in it
Walks
- The lower Peñón path
- The seafront from Arenal to La Fossa
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