Located on the Costa Blanca, slightly north of Benidorm in the Alicante region of Spain is the delightful seaside town of Calpe. Situated around 60 kilometres from the nearest airport, hiring Calpe villas is ideal for holidaymakers that want to benefit from splendid weather and spectacular beaches. During the spring and autumn however, the weather can still be beautiful with plenty of sunshine and there are some fantastic deals to be had when booking Calpe villas out of season. Surrounded by mountains and with the iconic Rock of Ifach jutting out of the sea, it truly is a lovely place.
Being a coastal town, you will find that there are some delicious fresh fish dishes and plenty of seafood on the menus when you stay in Calpe villas. Numerous restaurants and bars line the promenade, providing wonderful vistas out across the Mediterranean Sea as you enjoy your meal. The beauty of staying in self-catering Calpe villas is that you have the chance to eat out whenever you like and sample some of the local cuisine. Alternatively, there are large supermarkets within the town where you can shop for local ingredients to rustle up your own meals in well-equipped Calpe villas.
The beaches of Calpe are exceptionally clean and the white, soft sand gently shelves down into the clear, warm waters of the Mediterranean making them ideal for bathing during your stay in
Calpe villas. One of the liveliest beaches in the area is La Fossa, bordered by ice cream parlours, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. On the opposite side of the Rock of Ifach is the Arenal-Bol beach with the town centre close by. If you tire of sunbathing, there are plenty of water sports for holidaymakers staying in
Calpe villas to try such as windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing, waterskiing, scuba diving and sailing.
The most striking feature of Calpe is the Rock of Ifach that rises 332 metres from the sea and dominates the landscape. At the foot of the rock is a harbour and it is flanked either side by soft, sandy beaches. For more active holidaymakers staying in Calpe villas there is a path to the summit that takes around two hours to walk, beginning with an interesting exhibition of the Rock’s ecosystem. Lavender and pine trees line the route and there are rewarding views when you reach the top. On a clear day you can even see the island of Ibiza as you climb. At the summit you will discover the Castellet de Calp, the remains of a 16th century watchtower that was one used as a lookout for pirates.
Other sights to visit when you stay in Calpe villas are the salt flats where you can often see flamingos, the exquisitely adorned interior of the 15th century Catholic Church and a beautifully tiled mosaic that can be found near the tourist information centre, created by the artist Gastón Castelló that depicts the town’s fishing background. Many people who hire Calpe villas also like to visit the fish market where a daily auction is held from Monday to Friday in a large hall. There is a viewing platform where the public can go to witness the lively events that go on. Perhaps the most popular pastime however for people renting Calpe villas is simply taking a gentle stroll along the beautiful promenade and gazing out at the sparkling blue sea.
For something a little further afield, Aqualandia is the perfect place for an exciting day out, especially for families with children staying in Calpe villas. Aqualandia is Europe’s largest water park and is located on the outskirts of Benidorm, only a short drive from Calpe. With copious amounts of waterslides, rapids and a wave generator, as well as snack bars, restaurants and a gift shop, the water park will keep families entertained for the entire day. Adjacent to Aqualandia is Mundomar, a giant marine animal park with dolphins, sea lions and parrot shows. Families staying in Calpe villas usually spend a whole day at each place.
