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Summer in Calpe: What It’s Really Like in July and August
Summer changes Calpe more than any other season. By July, the beaches, promenades and restaurants are much busier. August is the peak, when the…
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Calpe or Benidorm: Which Is Better for Your Holiday
You could drive between Calpe and Benidorm in half an hour, but stay…
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Torreó de la Peça: The Story Behind Calpe’s Old Walls
Calpe's old town once stood behind defensive walls. The Torreó de la Peça…
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Farmacia de Guardia in Calpe: How the 24-Hour Pharmacy Rota Works
Finding a Farmacia de Guardia in Calpe late at night isn't as simple as searching "24-hour pharmacy" and driving to the first…
Living in Calpe
Calpe TRAM Station: Getting Around Without a Car
Calpe has a TRAM station, but it isn't in the town centre. Calp station sits inland, away from the Calpe beaches, old…
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Cinema on the Beach in Calpe: Summer 2026 Guide
Note: Tuesday 25th - La Fossa - Grand Prix of Europe CANCELLED Cinema on the beach is one of Calpe's best free…
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Calpe Fish Market and Auction: Watching the Port’s Working Side
The Calpe fish market and auction looks very different once the fishing boats begin to return. Crates come off the decks, crews…
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Events and Fiestas
Oktoberfesters in Calpe 2026: Dates, Programme and What to Expect
Calpe's Oktoberfesters is expected to return in October 2026, but the official dates and programme haven't been announced yet.…
Events and Fiestas
Virgen de las Nieves Calpe Fiestas 2026: What Happens Each Day
Virgen de las Nieves Calpe fiestas aren't built around one procession and one firework display. The main patronal programme…
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Calpe Pop Festival 2026: Line-up, Tickets, Times and What to Know
Calpe Pop Festival is back, and the 2026 festival is stretching across three nights for the first time. The…
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Calpe Old Town: Beyond the Spanish Flag Steps
Calle Puchalt's Spanish-flag steps appear in most photographs of the area, but the tower and walls are more…
Updated 25 July 2026
Paseo Princesa de Asturias: Walking Beneath the Peñón
The Paseo Princesa de Asturias in Calpe is a short coastal walk beneath the Peñón de Ifach. It…
Updated 25 July 2026
Baños de la Reina in Calpe: More Than Rock Pools
Baños de la Reina in Calpe looks simple from the promenade: a group of rectangular pools cut into…
Updated 25 July 2026Days out, beaches and activities
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Things to Do in Calpe
Best Free Things to Do in Calpe: Beaches, Walks and Local Sights
Some of the best free things to do in Calpe are places you'd probably visit anyway. The beach is the obvious starting…
Beaches
Arenal Bol Beach in Calpe: A Local Guide
Arenal Bol is the beach most visitors choose when they want a straightforward day by the sea without leaving central Calpe. It's…
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Can You Visit La Muralla Roja in Calpe?
La Muralla Roja is one of Calpe's most recognisable buildings, but it isn't open as a public attraction. There are no entrance…
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Calpe Saturday Market: Avenida de Rumanía and Calle Petit 2026
Calpe's Saturday market is split across two nearby areas. The larger market on Avenida de Rumanía is mainly for clothes, shoes, bags,…
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Living in Calpe
Registering on the Padrón in Calpe: Where to Go and What to Bring
Registering on the padrón in Calpe is easy to put off because it rarely feels urgent. Then you need current proof of…
Living in Calpe
Getting Your NIE in Calpe: Where to Go and What to Bring
Getting your NIE in Calpe should be a small administrative job. In practice, the form is usually the easy part. The confusing…
Living in Calpe
Is Calpe a Good Place to Live Year Round? An Honest Answer
Calpe is easy to enjoy for a week. The beaches are close, the sun's usually shining and ordinary jobs can wait until…