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 About Calpe
Calpe sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from the last spurs of the Sierra Bernia, a geographical marvel that provides access to the northernmost towns of Alicante's Marina district. lt is an authentic tourist site, with a coastline boasting sandy beaches and cliff faces in some areas, also the salt sea give to the town a special flavor. Next to the seafront promenade are the remains of an ancient fish salting factory from Roman times.

Calpe's fishing port comes alive with hustle and bustle as the afternoon fish auction draws near.
On the Restaurant terraces the costumers have the possibility to try some of the fresh local shellfish. 
In the old town center are some points of interest to visit.


Points of interest
Old town
Church of  Nuestra Señora de la Nieves
Iglesia Vieja (Old Church)
Torreón de la Peca (Tower and Town Walls)
Forat de la Mar (Part of the exterior wall)
Arrabal (Puchaltstr., San Roque Str., Pescadores Str.)
Fishermen's square ( Plaça dels Mariners)
Mural Mosaic, Festivities Museum, Museum of Archeology, Museum of Collectio
Calpe Port
 Walk to the summit of the Rock of Ifach (marvellous panorama)
Nature Park Peñón (Natur-Room with exhibits and audiovisuals)
Promenade of the prince (Camino del Mar) 
Auctions at the Fish Market (Lonja)
Beach Area  
 Modern seaside promenade (Paseo Maritimo)
Banys de la Reyna (Fish salting factory from Roman times)
Torre del Moli 
Surroundings
Salt flats (migratory birds: flamingos, herons etc)
Hermitage of  San Salvado, Hermitage la Cometa
Beaches
Cala les Urques
Playa Puerto Blanco
Cala la Manzanera
Playa Arenal-Bol
Playa Cantal Roig
Cala El Racó
Cala del Penyal
Playa Levante o la Fossa
Cala Calalga
Cala del Mallorquí
Cala les Bassetes

Sports 
Sailing
Scuba diving
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Fishing
Rock-climbing
Golf
Biking
Hiking
Tennis

Tourist Information
Tourist Info Calpe Peñón
Avda. De los Ejércitos Españoles, 62 
03710 Calpe
Tel.: 96 583 69 20
Fax: 96 583 12 50
e-mail: calpe@touristinfo.net

Tourist Info Calpe Centro 
Pl. del Mosquit, s/n.
03710 Calpe
Tel.: 96 583 85 32
Fax: 96 583 85 31

Links
Airport of Alicante-El Altet (70 km)
Airport of Manises, Valencia (125 km)
Motorway  A7 (exit 63 or 64)
The N-332 (Valencia-Alicante) 
Busservices
Narrow railway (Trenet de la Marina) Alicante-Denia

Fiestas
5th January: The Three Kings
End of February: German Carnaval 
19th March: Fallas (St. Joseph's Day)
24th June: Hogueras de San Juan
16th July: Celebration to honour the patron saint of "la Virgen del Carmen"
5th August: Festival to honour  "la Virgen de las Nieves"
9th - 12th October: Beer Festival 
End of October: Moors and Christians

 

 

 
 Useful phone numbers

Townhall:   96 583 36 00
Local Police:   96 583 90 00
Guardia Civil:   96 583 00 80
Fire Brigade:   96 578 00 80
Red Cross:   96 583 16 16
Health clinic:   96 583 50 11
OMIC (Consumer):   96 583 67 12


Post office:   96 583 08 84
Taxi:   96 583 00 38
Nature center:   96 597 20 15
Club Nautico Calpe:   96 583 18 09
Nautico Puerto Blanco:   96 583 13 37
Nautico Les Bassetes:   96 583 12 13

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