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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 interesting. They…
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 begins beside…
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 the rocks…
Las Salinas de Calpe: Flamingos, Local History and What to Expect
Las Salinas de Calpe is one of the strangest sights in Calpe. Flamingos feed in shallow water while traffic passes…
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…