CALPE
Under the close supervision of the cliff top of the Mediterranean, the Rock of Ifach,
Calpe has grown on both sides of the Great Rock, symbol and image of the
Costa Blanca. Their status as a tourist destination since the 30s is due above all to the quality
of its beaches of fine sand and the cleanliness of its waters. The municipality
saves in his last vestiges of the old town and sights like the ruins of the Baths
of the Queen, and that of some old salt mines. Its fishing port presents a very
lively and next to follow the restaurants in which to sample fish and shellfish
from the area.
CALPE ACCESS
The exits 63 and 64 of the AP-7 communicate with Calpe, the municipality also be
accessed via the N-332 Alicante-Valencia. The population has narrow-gauge railroad,
which crosses the coast, and regular bus service.
CALPE BEACHS
From small, rocky coves to wide beaches of fine sand, Calpe has a varied and attractive
coastline in which a transparent waters are the dominant note. Among its beautiful
and tranquil coves highlights of the Les Basset, at its northern end, providing
a natural shelter for initiation into the practice of sailing and some interesting
seabed, with extensive meadows where poseidonia-dive to dive. A sailing school and
a diving club permit the safe practice of both activities.
As a counterpoint, the beaches of La Fossa and El Arenal are buzzing with
all sorts of services, care and temporary facilities promenade where rent windsurfing
boards, jet skis or skates.
The offer of activities is completed by the sailing school yacht club, a diving
center in Puerto Blanco, a golf club and, dominating all, the huge rock of the Natural Park of the Rock of Ifach which, with its 332 meters, is a challenge for those who
love climbing.
CALPE GASTRONOMY
Fish and rice are the key elements of the varied cuisine calpina. The traditional
cuisine is the one that best defines the gastronomic culture of the term, which
nevertheless remains open to all good influences to mix them with the legacy left
by other civilizations. The "llauna of Calp" and "Arròs of Senyoret" are two of
the dishes followed by many others as "putxero of pulp", "the arròs i amb fesols NAPS," or "arròs amb pigweed." Fruit such as figs, raisins, almonds, pomegranates,
or figs chumbos kink and delicious pastries and artisanal serve as the "icing" an
excellent menu, especially if accompanied with wine Rock of Ifach, a broth intense
ruby which is like a tribute to this land.