Calpe is a town which is situated in the northern end of the Costa Blanca just south of Denia. It has been a tourist resort for the Spaniards from the late 19th and early 20th century. In fact, Calpe was one of the first towns along the coast of Costa Blanca to build hotels catering for the tourist trade. By the time the 1960s came along, every other city and town along the Costa Blanca was playing catch up. When Calpe erected its first hotel, Benidorm was still a tiny fishing village.
One of the attractions in Calpe is the rock of Calpe which springs 332 meters into the Costa Blancan skyline. Known in Spanish as Penon de Ifach, once you are on top of the rock you can see all over the area including on a clear day the wonderful party island of Ibiza. Despite its sheer size, the Spaniards have managed to excavate a tunnel which allows a tourist to climb all the way to the top of the rock. The rock itself is a massive tourist attraction and almost everyone that comes to Calpe will want to climb the rock at one stage or another. Because of this, there is a limit on the amount of people that are allowed on to the rock at any one time. This means that you have to get up early in order to secure your place. Having said that, it’s well worth the climb.
Also, while you’re here, you can take advantage of the golden sandy beaches that are part of the Calpe coastline. Once you have secured your Calpe accommodation, you can relax and enjoy your holiday. Of course, you don’t have to spend your day sunbathing, there is plenty to do here for those with an active frame of mind. Amongst the many water sports available include diving, windsurfing, jet skiing, or maybe just having one of those funny little boats that you have to paddle with your feet. If you are hiker, this is the perfect spot for you. On the coastline there are rocky coves and cliffs that you can climb pounds clamber over to you how to content; or why not head inland for some spectacular scenery.
