Visitor and Tourist Information Guide to Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Find Calpe Beaches, Markets & Rastros and Local Attractions including museums, historic towns & walking routes.
We have chosen this fantastic list of Things to do in Calpe, Spain - including the Peñon d'Ifach / Calpe Rock, Calpe's stunning beaches, Las Salinas / Salt Flats, Family Park, Club Hipico Calpe, Los Baños de Reina (the Queen’s Baths), Calpe Harbour & Fish Market, Olas de Zen Wellness Studio & Surf Shop, Calpe Old Town Museums and Galeria Café Casino.
Beniconnect transfers offers reliable private airport taxi transfers from Alicante Airport to Calpe, Javea, Moraira, Altea, Denia, Valencia & across the Costa Blanca.
The Calpe Weekly Market is held on Saturday mornings (09:00-14:00) on Avenida de Rumania in Calpe, Spain. Products for sale include clothes, furnishings, leather goods, jewellery, toys and music. A weekly fruit and vegetable market is also held in Calpe Old Town, on the Avenida Del Norte.
Discover Calpe Old Town through a self-guided walking route connecting its historic walls, Torreó de la Peça, churches, museums, murals and colourful streets. The route includes the well-known Spanish flag steps on Calle Puchalt, Plaça dels Mariners and an optional viewpoint extension. Allow around 60–90 minutes for the main walk or longer if you plan to visit museums, stop for photographs or enjoy food in the historic centre.
Visit this page for details of how to book your visit to The Peñon d'Ifach / Calpe Rock - one of the most famous sights along the Costa Blanca coastline and also a protected Natural Park. If you are looking to climb Calpe Rock, you need to book an appointment on the official website.
The Salinas - Salt Flats are an interesting spot close to the Penon de Ifach. The Salinas de Calpe offer a unique natural environment that attracts various bird species including flamingos, especially during migration seasons, making it a good spot for birdwatching. Las Salinas de Calpe offers a special blend of natural beauty & wildlife making it a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Calpe.
Although known as the Queen's Baths, this feature of the history of Calpe was in fact an ancient fish farm. Enjoy a complex of pools built in the 4th century with natural access to the sea - they were used for farming fish for consumption by the local people of Calpe.
Arenal-Bol is Calpe’s central sandy beach, offering calm Mediterranean water, a long seafront promenade and convenient access to restaurants, cafés, shops and accommodation. This practical guide covers its seasonal lifeguard service, accessible bathing point, toilets, footwashing stations, parking, public transport and what families should know before visiting during the busy summer season.
A visit to Calpe Port and Marina should be high up on your list of places to visit in Calpe. Enjoy a relaxing stroll around the fishing harbour, visit the fish market and auction, a walk at the foot of Calpe Rock, sunbathe on the beach, shop at the local market stalls, and enjoy the best choice of Seafood restaurants in Calpe.
Calpe's History & Archaelogical museum is located in Calle Santísimo Cristo nº 7, in the part of the building known as "Casa de la Senyoreta".
Hiking to the top of the Peñón de Ifach is an unforgettable experience that combines physical challenge with the beauty of nature. The views from the summit are spectacular and well worth the effort. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a casual walker, this hike offers a unique perspective on the stunning landscape of Calpe and its coastline.
The fish auction is one of the most popular and most visited of Calpe’s activities.
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