Things to do · North Costa Blanca
Things to Do in Calpe
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Calpe — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Calpe — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Calpe
- ✦Climb the Peñón de Ifach Natural Park (book ahead in summer)
- ✦Visit the Banys de la Reina Roman ruins at low tide
- ✦Watch the afternoon fish auction (lonja) at the port
- ✦Walk the salt flats (Las Salinas) to spot flamingos
- ✦Boat trip to the Isla de Benidorm or along the cliffs
Best beaches in Calpe
- Playa de la Fossa (Levante)1.5 km of fine golden sand directly beneath the Peñón, fully equipped — Blue Flag.
- Playa del Arenal–BolSandy town beach lined with restaurants, ideal for families.
- Cala El RacóPebble cove next to the port with crystal-clear water — excellent snorkelling.
Events & festivals in Calpe
- Moros y CristianosOctoberThree days of historical parades and battles.
- Virgen del Carmen16 JulyFishermen's procession of the Virgin by sea.
- Fiestas de la Cocina CalpinaSpring & autumnGastronomic weeks celebrating local cuisine.
More about Calpe
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Beaches
240 km of coastline, 80+ Blue Flag beaches.
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Peñón de Ifach, Montgó, Sierra Bernia.
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Paella, rice dishes and Alicante wine.
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Theme parks, water parks, animals.
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Fiestas calendar — month by month.
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