CALPE


refuge in a farmhouse on a hill overlooking the bay and this was the base around which modern day Calpe grew. The town is dominated by the spectacular rocky outcrop of the


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Peñón de Ifach, rising 332 metres out of the Mediterranean - an image instantly recognisable within the Costa Blanca. The Peñon is a national park, which protects it from encroaching tourism, although tourists can opt to take the pathway to the top and on a clear day Ibiza is visible.


n 1290 a small town called Ifach was constructed by an Aragonese admiral. In 1359 during the war of the two Pedros (Pedro II of Aragon and Pedro I of Castille), Ifach was destroyed and its inhabitants took


Hiking, climbing and jeep adventures through the stunning


countryside or boating trips to explore the coves of Calpe’s 13- kilometre stretch of coastline are all available. Calpe’s climate and its proximity to the sea has transformed this ancient fishing village into a place where holidaymakers flock to enjoy good fish restaurants and every type of water sport. Its strategic coastal location also means that there are many Iberian,


Roman and Arab archaeological sites - testament to the town’s colourful history. A Roman fish salting factory - Los Baños de la Reina - is near the modern promenade. Calpe has its own Moorish castle and its old church, the Iglesia Vieja, is the only remaining example of Mudéjar/Gothic architecture in the Valencia region.


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