Independent guide to Calpe, Costa Blanca
CALPE . LOCAL

Summer in Calpe: What It’s Really Like in July and August

Peñón de Ifach above the turquoise Mediterranean Sea in Calpe during summer

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

Best Beaches in Calpe: Which One Actually Suits Your Day

Sandy beach in Calpe with palm trees and the Peñón de Ifach rising across the water

Calpe has a long coastline, but choosing between the best beaches in Calpe isn’t about finding a complete list of every beach and cove. It’s knowing which one will suit the day you actually have planned. A family carrying an umbrella, cool box and inflatable wants something very different from somebody arriving with a snorkel … Read more