Calpe
Located on the northern coast of the province of Alicante, in the Marina Alta region, is Calpe, a municipality famous for the Ifach Rock. This impressive 332-metre-high rock rises from the sea and is one of the icons of the Costa Blanca. It is possible to climb all the way to the top, from where you can enjoy wonderful views.
Calpe is also home to beautiful beaches and coves with fine sand and clear water, such as Levante Beach, Arenal-Bol Beach or Racó Bay. These locations offer the perfect setting to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, water sports and the local gastronomy.
Along the promenade there are numerous beach bars, restaurants and shops. Water sports enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for here, as you can go diving, snorkelling and surfing.
Another place of interest in Calpe are the salt pans, ancient salt-mining sites from Roman times, now a protected wetland area where you can spot birds such as flamingos, herons and storks. Calpe also has a rich historical and cultural heritage, reflected in its monuments such as the 18th-century fortress-castle, the 15th-century parish church of Our Lady of the Snows, and the Renaissance city walls.