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The Paseo Princesa de Asturias in Calpe is a short coastal walk beneath the Peñón de Ifach. It begins beside Cala El Racó, just beyond the fishing port, and takes around half an hour there and back. The broad, flat path runs between the Mediterranean and the base of Calpe’s enormous rock. The setting is … Read more
Baños de la Reina in Calpe looks simple from the promenade: a group of rectangular pools cut into the rocks beside the sea. It’s easy to stop, take a photograph and continue walking without realising what lies behind them. The pools are only the most obvious remains. The ground beside the coast once formed part … Read more
Las Salinas de Calpe is one of the strangest sights in Calpe. Flamingos feed in shallow water while traffic passes nearby, apartment buildings surround the lagoon and the Peñón de Ifach rises behind it. You don’t have to leave central Calpe or search for a remote nature reserve to find them. The wetland occupies one … Read more
The Calpe fish market and auction looks very different once the fishing boats begin to return. Crates come off the decks, crews move between the quay and the market, and the harbour shifts from a place people stroll through into somewhere clearly at work. Most visitors see the restaurants, the Peñón and the boats tied … Read more
If you’ve scrolled through photos of Calpe, there’s a good chance you’ve already seen the Calpe Spanish Flag Steps without knowing it. The staircase is painted in the red and yellow colours of the Spanish flag, with white planters, traditional street lamps and narrow buildings on either side. They’re worth seeing when you’re already exploring … Read more
Choosing between the golf courses near Calpe comes down to what you want from the day. A golfer looking for nine holes before lunch needs something very different from a group planning a full round with practice, food and drinks afterwards. Golf Courses Near Calpe at a Glance Golf course Approximate drive from Calpe Holes … Read more
Finding a Farmacia de Guardia in Calpe late at night isn’t as simple as searching “24-hour pharmacy” and driving to the first result. Calpe relies on an official farmacia de guardia rota. Different pharmacies take turns covering nights, Sundays and public holidays, so the duty pharmacy can change from one day to the next. Even … Read more
Calpe has a TRAM station, but it isn’t in the town centre. Calp station sits inland, away from the Calpe beaches, old town and main neighbourhood areas. Arriving by TRAM doesn’t mean stepping off beside Arenal-Bol with your suitcase. The station is useful for day trips towards Altea, Benidorm, Benissa, Teulada and Dénia. Alicante is … Read more
Bous al Carrer is one of the loudest, busiest and most controversial parts of Calpe’s August fiestas. For several days, a section of town is converted into a temporary enclosure for traditional street cattle events. Metal barriers close the route, spectators gather behind the protection and cattle are released during scheduled sessions. The confirmed 2026 … Read more
Calpe might not have its own zoo, but when it comes to zoos near Calpe, you’re honestly spoilt for choice once you’re willing to drive a bit. Terra Natura and Mundomar are the closest, both near Benidorm. Safari Aitana is farther inland and offers a completely different kind of visit. BIOPARC and Oceanogràfic in Valencia … Read more