Summer changes Calpe more than any other season. By July, the beaches, promenades and restaurants are much busier. August is the peak, when the town feels fuller from early morning until late at night. This is also when Calpe has the most going on. The seafront stays busy into the evening, fiestas bring more people … Read more
Calpe’s Oktoberfesters is expected to return in October 2026, but the official dates and programme haven’t been announced yet. Recent editions have taken place at the Parc de la Creativitat, with German beer, food, live bands and DJs continuing late into the night. It’s a ten-minute walk from my place, and the atmosphere on the … Read more
Virgen de las Nieves Calpe fiestas aren’t built around one procession and one firework display. The main patronal programme runs from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August 2026, moving through traditional ceremonies, children’s activities, live music, religious events, mascletàs and the Castell a la Mar. The central date is Wednesday 5 August, the feast … Read more