Independent guide to Calpe, Costa Blanca
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Calpe?

Running kitchen tap representing drinking water in Calpe.

One of the first questions people ask after arriving at an apartment or villa in Calpe is: Can you drink tap water in Calpe? The question often comes after tasting a glass and noticing that it isn’t quite like the water at home. The short answer is yes. Calpe’s public tap water is treated for … Read more

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