Calpe Costa Blanca

Approximately one hour north of Alicante is the ancient fishing village of Calpe, now a popular tourist destination. To complement the property for sale in Calpe, there are plenty of nightlife activities on offer offer with numerous bars and restaurants that supply some great entertainment.

Calpe is in an ideal location, from which you can explore the surrounding areas and beaches. Easily accessed by the A7 motorway and the N332 that runs from Valencia to Alicante.

Calpe is surrounded by four large sandy beaches that fall under the shadows of the “el peñon de Ifach”, now a nature reserve. The summit of the rock is reached by means of a tunnel through the rock. From here, magnificent panoramic views can be had. On a clear day, the island of Ibiza is visible.

Rich in history and culture, its strategic position on the coast has attracted many voyagers and settlers throughout history. It has a wonderful mixture of old Valencian culture and modern tourist trappings.

Municipal Tourist Information Centre.
66, Ejercitos Españoles Avenue. Tel: (0034) 96-583 12 50

Club de Golf Ifach.9 holes 3km on the Moraira-Calpe road.
Tel: (0034) 96-573 17 54.

Weather in Calpe

With over 320 days a year of sunshine, it makes it an ideal getaway during the winter months of the year, even if just for a few days. It's suprising how a few days of sunshine can cheer you up. Check out the weather forecast for Calpe Region

Calpe has a very popular market, and some great shopping although parking can be a problem. Great area for holiday-makers or any one wishing to have a permanent residence.

Property for sale in Calpe

As the popularity of Calpe has grown, the Spanish property market has literally exploded, with numerous apartments and Villas, both in and outside the town. For further details on property for sale in Calpe, see the Spanish Property we have listed.

Car Hire Calpe

There are several car hire companies in Calpe, although if you are arriving at Alicante it may be easier to hire one directly at the airport, Argus Car hire Record Rent a Car,Hertz, Sol-Mar,Avis General, Europa, Europcar are all there.

Travelling still further north are the areas of Benissa, Moraira, and Denia, which can be reached along the winding coast road, which has some wonderful scenary and is dotted with restaurants and bars