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Av. Diputación 1F, 03710 Calp, Alicante Spain

Calpe,, Spain

Plaça dels Mariners, 30, 03710 Calp, Alicante, Spain

Av. Juan Carlos I, 44, 03710 Calpe, Alicante, Spain

Plaça Parc de l'Estació, 3, 46701 Gandia, Valencia, Spain

Av. del Grau, 46701 Gandia, Valencia, Spain

Passeig Marítim de Neptú, 55, 46730 Gandia, València, España

Recinto Portuario Muelle Sur, 46730 Gandía, Valencia, Spain

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Is there a way to reach gandia from calpe without a car.

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Gandia without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

How long is the bus trip from Calpe to Gandia?

The average travel time from Calpe to Gandia is about 2h 25m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 26 miles (41 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Calpe and Gandia?

The distance separating Calpe and Gandia is 26 miles (41 km).

How frequently do buses run from Calpe to Gandia each day?

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At what times does the first and last bus depart from Calpe to Gandia?

The bus service operates between 9:05 AM and 8:00 PM.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Calpe to Gandia?

If you're headed to Gandia from Calpe, chances are that your bus will leave from Estación de Autobuses de Calp and arrive at Parada de autobus Gandia. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Calpe to Gandia?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $10.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Calpe to Gandia?

You can expect to pay around $11 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $10 to $11, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Can you do a day trip from Calpe to Gandia?

Yes, a day trip from Calpe to Gandia is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h 50m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Gandia before returning to Calpe in the evening.

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Gandia Travel Guide

In spite of its sandy, blue flag beach, Gandia somehow never seems as attractive as nearby Jávea or Denía on the northern Costa Blanca. Much of the resort is geared to Spanish rather than international tourism with little in the way of foreign owned bars and restaurants. Much of what’s on offer is relatively cheap Spanish tourism although burger franchises have raised their ugly heads if you do feel the need to get away from the multitude of ‘Buffet Libres’ (eat all you can fixed priced buffet lunches) that have cropped up all along the Playa Nord.

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Gandia Town

The town of Gandia isn’t a tourist destination but is a lively, working town. It’s well worth a few hours away from the beach to take a stroll around as it does have a few interesting things to see. The 14th century Palacio Ducal de los Borja is its number one tourist attraction but you can only take guided tours in Spanish with a printed explanation in English. The tours are every half hour with a break for lunch between 1pm and 4pm in winter and 5pm in summer.  The church in Placa Major is also worth a visit.

A particularly interesting part of town is Passeig de les Germanies, a tree lined promenade with fountains and benches where the local pensioners gather to put the world’s problems to right. The bridge at the eastern end of this street crosses the dry river bed and takes you over to the weekly Saturday morning market. For more shopping opportunities wander along the lively c/Major where there are plenty shops and cafés keeping the pedestrianised street abuzz with locals most mornings.

The train station at Gandia is right in the centre of town at Parc de l’Estacio opposite the tourist information office. It provides regular services to Valencia.

Gandia Beaches

Gandia Playa Nord is its northern beach which stretches for 3.5km from the sailing club. The quality of its fine, golden sand is second to none in Spain. This whole stretch is lined with medium rise hotels and apartment blocks interspersed with eateries and bars. There aren’t all that many Gandia Hotels as apartment blocks seem to be the chosen accommodation of most visitors. Various campsites serve the resort though these are packed during the month of August when it’s best to avoid them. The most convenient for proximity to the town and beaches is La Naranja but a better quality one is L’Alqueria .

Recommended Hotels in Gandia

The Hotel Bayren is located right on the sea front opposite a beautiful white sandy beach and only 4 km from Gandia town. It has an outdoor pool with ample space around it as well as an indoor one. Located directly opposite the beach, the Hotel Villa Luz is in the tourist area of Gandia, 3 km from the town. There is a bus stop directly opposite for anybody wishing to go into the town. It has a nice pool and many rooms have balconies with sea views. Also in the tourist area is the family friendly Riviera Hotel which is only 150 metres from a white, sandy beach. It has hotel rooms and apartments suitable for families and both are set in landscaped gardens.

Things to Do in Gandia

All in all Gandia is not a pretty destination and the resorts of Denia and Javea to the south will prove more appealing to the foreign visitor. If you do stay there it is the excellent beach which will prove the main attraction. Also if you head south to Oliva and cut across to the coast you’ll come across more superb beaches such as Platja Pau Pi and Aigua Blanca which are long stretches of unspoilt golden sand with little commercialism in sight apart from the odd ‘chiringuito’ (beach bar shack). Just the place to get away from it all.

An interesting place to visit in Gandia is the architecturally magnificent 15th century Palacio Ducal de los Borja .

You should eat a fideua which is a version of paella which uses noodles rather than rice.

There are boat trips which run from Gandia along to Denia, Javea, Calpe and Altea.  Alternatively you can go to Ibiza for the day from Denia.  The boat leaves Denia at 8am and returns at 10pm. 

For day excursions take the train up to Valencia or go for a drive in the mountains and visit the town of Xativa. For the kids head south to Benidorm and the Benidorm theme parks .

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• 1 Understand
• 2.1 By plane
• 2.2 By train
• 2.5 By boat
• 3.2 By taxi
• 4.1 Further afield
• 5.1 Beaches
• 5.2 Festivals
• 9.2 Mid-range
• 9.3 Splurge
• 9.4 Camping
• 11 Stay safe

Gandia ( Spanish : Gandía ) is a city in Valencia Province , Spain . Gandia is a thriving centre of commerce, and as such does not rely solely on tourism. The beach and the town are some 4 km apart which succeeds in separating the summer tourism from day-to-day living.

Understand [ edit ]

Gandia is the capital of the county of La Safor , between the mountains and the beaches of the Mediterranean. It is 65 km south of Valencia and 116 km north of Alicante and is one of the largest coastal towns and a rather well kept secret. Traditionally Gandia's tourism is Spanish-based, with a major part of it coming from Madrid . It seems though that the cat may be out of the bag with more and more foreign tourism coming to the area. With the foreign tourism boom, there has also been a rise in the number of people coming to live here. Imagine, in the middle of August being able to visit the bank in Gandia without fighting through hoards of people waving foreign currency and smelling of suntan lotion, to then be able to visit the beach and be right in the thick of it all. The same advantages also exist in the winter time. Unlike many coastal towns which become deserted as the colder months approach, Gandia stays populated and open.

Oranges are a considerable source of income, but also onions, tomatoes, peppers and many other natural crops in La Conca de la Safor, handled and packed in the many local stores, contribute to the obvious wealth of the area, together with the industries that make the most varied of goods, the shops that sell them and the tourism, which has an important hotel infrastructure distributed along the coastline.

All these products used to be exported via Gandia harbour, inaugurated in 1893 after an English company built the narrow-gauge railway from Alcoi to Gandia, where the company boats unloaded the coal that heated the factory boilers. The harbour was for many years the main point of export of Valencian oranges and, though it has not the traffic that it used to have in the 1960s, Gandia harbour still has a fishing fleet of some importance, while land transport has replaced transportation by sea. This has generated the appearance of many transport companies owning long-distance truck fleets that travel the roads and motorways of Europe and carry the name of Gandia everywhere in the world where it deserves to be known.

• 38.96967 -0.17898 1 Tourist Info Gandia , Avda Marques de Campo, 16 ( across from the train station ), ☏ +34 962 877 788 , fax : +34 962 865 577 , [email protected] . M-F 09:30-13:30 15:30-19:30, Sa 09:30-13:30 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 38.99926 -0.15813 2 Tourist Info Platges de Gandia , Passeig Neptú ( facing Carrer Cíbeles in Platja de Gandia ), ☏ +34 962 842 407 , [email protected] . M-F 09:30-13:30 15:30-19:30, Sa 09:30-13:30 . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Get in [ edit ]

By plane [ edit ]

Two major airports are close enough: Valencia and Alicante, at a distance of 70 km (the former) and 110 km (the later).

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Major roads get you to the center of the city. The main A7 motorway is directly adjacent to Gandía.

By bus [ edit ]

• 38.97048 -0.18019 2 Estación de Autobuses de Gandía ( Bus Station ), Avda Marques de Campo, 12 ( behind the train station ), ☏ +34 962 871 064 . A large bus terminal with direct links to Madrid and other major city in Europe. Within the region, Alsa operates a route connecting all major coastal settlements between Valencia and Alicante , including Cullera , Gandía, Oliva, Dénia , Calpe , Altea , Benidorm , and Villajoyosa. ( updated Oct 2017 )

By boat [ edit ]

The marina at Gandia has 120 moorings up to 30 m. No visitor moorings are available (typical of Mediterranean marinas) but turn up or book and you should get in.

Get around [ edit ]

La Marina Gandiense ( ☏ +34 962 871 806 ) operates seven bus routes within Gandía and connecting the city to the surrounding pueblos. L2 [dead link] and L6 [dead link] connect the train station directly to the city beaches. A single journey costs €1.50-1.80 , depending on the route, and is payable directly to the bus driver on entry.

By taxi [ edit ]

• Radio Taxi Gandia , ☏ +34 962 843 000 , [email protected] . Daily 24 hr . There is also a taxi stand in front of the train station. ( updated Jan 2016 )

See [ edit ]

• 38.9651 -0.18201 3 Casa de Cultura Marqués de González de Quirós ( Marqués de González de Quirós Cultural Center ), Passeig de les Germanies, 13 , ☏ +34 962 959 535 , fax : +34 962 959 539 , [email protected] . M-F 09:00-14:00 . The former 19th-century palace is now a venue for temporary art exhibits as well as concerts. Free . ( updated Sep 2018 )
• 38.95916 -0.18517 4 Museu Faller ( Museo Fallero / Fallas Museum ), C/ Sant Martí de Porres, 29 , ☏ +34 962 966 819 , [email protected] . Winter: Tu-Sa 10:00-13:00 17:00-19:00, Su 11:00-14:00; summer: Tu-Sa 10:00-13:00 18:00-21:00, holidays 11:00-14:00 . This ethnographic museum is dedicated to illustrating and preserving traditions of the Fallas celebration. ( updated Jan 2016 )
• 38.96942 -0.18316 5 Torreló del Pi ( Great Pine Tower ) ( on the corner of Carrer Alzira and Carrer Sant Rafael ). 24 hrs . So named from the pine tree that grows from the top, this is the only remaining and intact defensive tower from the city walls. It was built in the mid-15th century and restored in the 20th century. It is closed to the public but can be easily appreciated from the street. Free . ( updated Jun 2017 )

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Beaches [ edit ]

Gandia has 7 km of beaches, which are known for their especially fine sand. The beach season runs from June until the end of September.

• 38.9915 -0.1518 2 Platja de Venècia ( Playa de Venecia ). A small urban beach by the Serpis River, with basic services. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 39.0258 -0.1776 4 Platja Can ( Playa Can ). A dog-friendly beach just south of Playa de L’Ahuir. ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 38.9866 -0.1495 5 Platja de Rafalcaïd ( Playa de Rafalcaid ). Gandia's most southerly, semi-urban beach has small dunes with vegetation, and is a good place for kitesurfing. ( updated Jun 2017 )

Festivals [ edit ]

Like its much larger neighbour Valencia , Gandia greets the arrival of springtime with a spectacular pyrotechnic festival known as Falles . Various events and entertainments take place over the period of a few days, culminating in the Feast of Saint Joseph on 19 March. All the hard work put into the creation of giant figures of wood and paper go up in smoke in the great bonfires that take place in the evening as part of the Gandia Falles celebrations.

Buy [ edit ]

• 39.01481 -0.17141 1 Mercadillo de la Playa ( Gandia beach street market ) ( by the beach ). Su mornings . A weekly street market for local produce and other goods. ( updated Oct 2017 )
• 38.99227 -0.15834 2 Mercadillo del Grau ( Grau street market ), Plaça Orient ( in the port area ). Th mornings . Another street market. ( updated Oct 2017 )

Eat [ edit ]

Fideuà , a paella-like dish with thick, short noodles and seafood, is originally from Gandía. A variation of this is fideuà negra , prepared in the same manner but with the addition of squid ink.

• 38.9924 -0.16078 1 El Hogar del Pescador , Plaza Mediterrània, 1 , ☏ +34 962 84 2209 . M-Th 12:00-16:00 20:00-23:45, F-Su 11:00-17:00, 20:00-23:45 . On the harbourfront. This is a favourite, informal place with locals specialising in fresh seafood. Reservations recommended. €20-30 per person . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 38.97494 -0.14125 2 Restaurante Casa Manolo , Paseo Marítimo de Daimús, 5 ( on the beach ), ☏ +34 962 818 568 , [email protected] . Daily 09:00-23:30 . Seafood and rice dishes, with excellent wine in a pleasant ambiance. €30 set menu . ( updated Feb 2016 )
• 39.01082 -0.16902 3 Restaurante Kayuko , Carrer Asturies, 23 ( Platja de Gandia ), ☏ +34 962 840 137 , [email protected] . Tu-Su 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:30 . In addition to fish and seafood, the restaurant serves traditional Valencian cuisine, including fideuà and rice dishes. €20 set menu . ( updated Feb 2016 )

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• 38.96464 -0.18671 1 Hotel Borgia , Avda de la República Argentina, 5 ( town centre ), ☏ +34 962 878 109 . Check-in: 12:00-24:00 , check-out: 07:00-12:00 . Nonsmoking throughout the building, has free wifi and luggage storage, no parking. Doubles from €51 including breakfast . ( updated Jan 2016 )
• 38.99978 -0.15944 2 Hotel RH Riviera , Passeig Marítim Neptú, 28 ( Platja de Gandía ), ☏ +34 962 840 300 , [email protected] . Check-in: after 16:00 , check-out: before 12:00 . Located across the street from the beach, the hotel is completely nonsmoking and has a pool as well as onsite restaurant and bar. Luggage storage available, free wifi, parking €10/day. Doubles from €50 including breakfast . ( updated Jan 2016 )

Mid-range [ edit ]

• 38.99655 -0.15924 3 Hotel Biarritz Gandía , Carrer Alcoi, 15 , ☏ +34 962 848 057 , fax : +34 962 843 302 . Check-in: 12:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €12.90/day. Doubles from €100 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 38.99679 -0.1615 4 Hotel Cibeles Playa , Carrer del Clot de la Mota, 9 , ☏ +34 962 848 083 . Check-in: 14:30-20:00 , check-out: 11:30-12:00 . Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Parking €10.70/day. Doubles from €75, breakfast €3 . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 39.01354 -0.17182 5 Hotel Los Robles , Carrer de Formentera, 33 , ☏ +34 962 842 100 , [email protected] . Check-in: 16:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Doubles from €100 including breakfast . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 39.00396 -0.16387 6 Hotel RH Bayren Parc , Carrer de Mallorca, 19 ( directly across the street from the RH Bayren Hotel & Spa ), ☏ +34 962 840 700 , [email protected] . Has an onsite restaurant, pool, fitness centre, and bicycle rental. Nonsmoking rooms available, free Wi-Fi, parking €15/day. Doubles €118+ including breakfast . ( updated Jun 2017 )
• 38.99704 -0.15726 7 Hotel San Luis , Passeig Marítim de Neptú, 5 , ☏ +34 962 840 800 , fax : +34 962 840 804 , [email protected] . Check-in: 14:00 , check-out: 12:00 . Has an outdoor pool, onsite restaurant/bar, and free Wi-Fi. Pets permitted, parking €12/day. Doubles from €90 including breakfast . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Splurge [ edit ]

• 39.00417 -0.16334 8 RH Bayren Hotel & Spa , Passeig Marítim de Neptú, 62 , ☏ +34 965 853 939 , [email protected] . Check-in: 12:00 , check-out: 16:00 . Directly across from the beach, with onsite restaurant, pool, fitness centre, and bicycle rental. Nonsmoking rooms available, free Wi-Fi, parking €15/day. Doubles from €160 including breakfast . ( updated Jun 2017 )

Camping [ edit ]

• 38.97351 -0.15097 9 Camping l'Aventura Playa , Carretera Platja Daimús, s/n ( Daimuz ), ☏ +34 962 818 330 , [email protected] . Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans. Has an onsite bar-restaurant, pool, toilets and showers, and laundromat. Non-dangerous dogs permitted. ( updated Oct 2017 )
• 38.9851 -0.1623 10 Camping L'Alqueria , Avda del Grau, 142 , ☏ +34 962 840 470 , [email protected] . Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, and also has bungalows. Facilities include toilets and showers, laundromat, bicycle rental, pool, bar and cafeteria, and supermarket. Pets under 5 kg permitted. ( updated Aug 2017 )
• 39.00416 -0.17862 11 Camping La Naranja , Cami Assagador de Morant, s/n , //[email protected] . Can accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans. Facilities include toilets and showers, pool, tennis court, bar, and horse and bicycle rental. Pets permitted (€2/night). ( updated Aug 2017 )

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Calpe, Altea, Jávea and Denia: destinations to relax and enjoy the Costa Blanca

Discover Calpe

One of the most beautiful towns on the Costa Blanca, its great symbol is the Peñon de Ifach, an iconic mountain next to the highest cliff in the Mediterranean. There is a route to climb to the top and enjoy the breathtaking views. There is also a pleasant ecological walk along the south of the rock for you to contemplate its steep walls. Other landscapes that will surprise you include the salt flats (where you can observe birds such as flamingos), and the nearby Oltà mountains. Several civilisations have passed through Calpe over the centuries and there is ample proof of this in its beautiful old town centre, heritage buildings like Torreó de la Peça, and the Roman archaeological site at Baños de la Reina.  Of course, you can't forget its beaches such as Levante or La Fossa , Cantal Roig and Arenal-Bol. In addition, less than 10 minutes from the town centre, you will find three marinas with a total of 460 moorings where you can take part in activities such as sailing, marine excursions, etc.  To enjoy the local seafood, take a stroll around the fishing port and visit the fish market. In addition, you will enjoy the traditional handmade sweet cakes, authentic delicacies. 

Visit Altea

If you are looking for peace and quiet, Altea is the place for you. It is known as the "dome of the Mediterranean", as the structure of the Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo stands out from afar. You can get to this church on a stroll through the old town with its cobbled streets, white houses decorated with flowers, and charming viewpoints such as Portal Vell.  Altea is also known for its pebble beaches (L'Olla, Solsida , Cap Negret , Albir , Cala del Mascarat and La Roda ) where you can spend a whole day in the sun. A stroll along the promenade and the marina is also not to be missed. If you fancy hiking, you will find several routes in the nearby Serra Gelada Natural Park. At lunchtime, among its typical dishes you can order paella with boquerones (anchovies) or arroz del senyoret (seafood rice).  If you also want to explore inland, you can take a trip to El Castell de Guadalest (half an hour's drive away), recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.

Fall in love with Jávea

Jávea (Xàbia in Valencian) has such magical views and viewpoints that you will never want to leave. To give just one example, Cape San Antonio has some amazing cliffs and from there you can take some incredible photographs.  Spending the day on its magnificent beaches (such as El Arenal ) and coves (such as Granadella or Portitxol ) is always a pleasure. You can also try fresh fish in the restaurants near the harbour or go on a boat or kayak trip to see the different capes and caves such as Cabo de San Martín, Cabo de La Nao or Llop Mari cave, and take a swim in the crystal clear waters.  On a walk through its medieval old town you will see whitewashed houses with stone doors, windows and balconies, walk through narrow streets decorated with plants such as the Estret alley, see the Church of San Bartolomé or the Mercado de Abastos, and you can make stops in different shops and restaurants.  You can also plan an excursion to the 14th- and 18th-century windmills of La Plana or a hiking route through Montgó Natural Park .

Enjoy Dénia

It has around 20 kilometres of coastline where you can choose between extensive and well-kept beaches or rocky coves such as Punta del Raset, Les Marines , Les Deveses , Les Bovetes and Els Molins. One of its most beautiful natural areas is the Cova Tallada, between the cliffs of Cape San Antonio. Keep in mind that it is difficult to access and that in the summer months you usually need to make a reservation in advance. Also, in summer you can usually sign up for easy guided walking tours at dusk or at night to discover some of its most beautiful landscapes, such as Montgó Natural Park. Many include tastings of local products.  In addition to a stroll through the old part of the town, a visit to its castle, which is more than 2,000 years old (it houses an archaeological museum inside) and a tour of the Baix La Mar fishermen's quarter and the marina are not to be missed. At lunchtime, there are many seafood products such as its delicious red shrimp (try to visit the fish market). Here you will find the 3 Michelin Star restaurant of the renowned chef Quique Dacosta.  As all these towns are very close to each other, we recommend you to rent a car to get to know them in a nice, relaxed road trip along the coast. 

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ESSENTIAL Calpe Tourist Guide: Best Things to Do & See

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This page is all about the town of Calpe on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain.

It contains useful Calpe tourist information for people intending to visit or holiday in Calpe.

In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of Calpe on the northern Costa Blanca in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as Calpe car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, villa rental, apartment rental, beaches, map, sightseeing, Calpe weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information, airport transfers to Calpe and what to see and do in Calpe.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Calpe. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Calpe.

You may be thinking of moving to Calpe in which case our website has very detailed sections on expats moving to Spain and expat jobs in Spain .

For casual summer jobs we suggest looking for work in Benidorm which is just down the road from Calpe.

Sightseeing – What to See and Do

Calpe is a very well known town on the Costa Blanca. There are certainly nicer spots than Calpe but nowhere has the amazing landmark that is the ‘Penon de Ifach’. This is a gigantic granite rock towering over 600 metres high. The rock is right on Calpe beach.

It depends on your viewpoint but Calpe is slightly spoilt in our opinion by the high-rise apartment and hotel buildings which mar the sea front views. Just behind these high rise buildings are the Salinas de Saladar are which are salt lakes.

Calpe is definitely a big bustling town far removed from it’s origins as a tiny fishing village.

Make sure you visit the local market selling fresh fruits and vegetables as well as other locally-made goods and produce – market day in Calpe is on a Saturday.

The Calpe Oktoberfest is one of the most popular festivals on the Costa Blanca organised by the Carnaval Club Calpe Association and Calpe Town Hall. A traditional German festival this centres around a lot of beer drinking so Brits will enjoy this one too!

For other excursion ideas see our detailed Costa Blanca information guide .

Calpe Beaches

On each side of the rock are two fantastic sandy Calpe beaches and this is the reason why most people come on holiday to Calpe – the beaches are of a very high quality sand and the waters are clean.

The beaches are so long and wide that unlike the nearby town of Benidorm, you can always find a spot on the beach. The facilities on the beaches are excellent with many play areas for the children right on the beach itself.

The Calpe beaches are superb and always hold a blue flag which means they are certified as being clean by the European Foundation for Environmental Education. They are surrounded by dozens of restaurants, bars and clubs offering a wide variety of food, drink and entertainment.

Calpe Fish Market

Also to the right-hand side of the rock is the famous Calpe fish market. You may not think it now but Calpe was originally a small fishing village.

Even now each day, the fishing boats bring their catch in and you can even watch the fish auctions on the quay and buy the fresh fish yourself. The Calpe restaurants display the raw fish out the front, you point to the plate you want and it then goes back to the kitchen to be cooked.

History of Calpe

Calpe’s old town still has nice wide avenues where modern buildings and old architecture collide. Calpe is almost three thousand years old and in this area it still retains a sense of history and tradition. The earliest archaeological findings, at the time of the Iberians were found at the Ifach cliffs. Later the Romans established a wealthy colony at the coast whose main activity was the trade of dried and salted fish.

In the Middle Ages, Calpe’s local population developed agriculture. Christians and Moslems lived here peacefully together, despite the many attacks from pirates between the 14th and 17th century. In the 18th century this threat was removed and Calpe enjoyed an economic upswing which continues to the day.

Pros and Cons of Going to Calpe

1. Landmark of the giant rock rising from the sea

2. Fish market

3. Great beaches

4. Bustling town with plenty of shops

1. High rise apartment blocks right by the beach

2. Feels a little over-developed

3. Can be overcrowded in summer

Calpe Tourist Information Office (Oficina de Turismo)

Are you thinking of going on holiday or visiting Calpe and you need help or assistance?

The official tourist offices below have English-speaking people who can help you with all sorts of tourist related enquiries such as where to stay, accommodation, transportation questions etc. Be sure to visit them while on holiday as there are many free maps and leaflets which will help you with things to do and see while on holiday.

Calpe Tourist Office (Centro) Address: Plaza del Mosquit s/n, 03710, Calpe, (Alicante – Alacant) Telephone: +34 965 838 532 or +34 965 838 533 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.calpe.es Opening Times: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 h. Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h. Summer hours (from 1 July). Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 19:00 h. Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00 h.

Calpe Tourist Office (Bus Station – Estación) Address: Avenida Generalitat Valenciana s/n (Junto Terminal de Autobuses), 03710, Calpe (Alicante – Alacant). Email: [email protected]

Calpe Tourist Office Address: Paseo Marítimo Infanta Elena, 03710, Calpe. Opening Hours: From 15 June to 7 September from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00.

Calpe Tourist Office (Penon) Address: Avenida Ejércitos Españoles 30, 03710, Calpe. Telephone: +34 965 836 920 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 h. Saturdays from 9:00 to 14:00 h. Summer hours (from 1 July). Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 19:00 h. Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 h.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Town Hall: 965 833 600 Local Police: 965 839 000 Guardia Civil: 965 830 080 Fire Brigade: 965 780 080 Red Cross: 965 831 616 Health Centre: 965 835 011 Club Nautico: 965 831 809 Post Office: 965 830 884

Accommodation – Where to Stay

Calpe has in fact eighteen beach front hotels of which the Hotel Porto Calpe, the Aparthotel Europa and the Bahia Calpe have been voted the best by holiday makers.

Calpe also has eight spa hotels of which the AR Imperial Spa Park Resort, the Hotel AR Diamante Beach Spa, and the Villa Marisol Hotel, have been voted the best.

Calpe has three luxury Hotels in Calpe which are the Gran Hotel Solymar, the Villa Marisol, and the Hotel AR Diamante Beach.

There are fourteen family hotels in Calpe of which the AR Imperial Park Spa resort, the Apartamentos Larimar and the Apartamentos Amatista are the most popular.

HOSTELS AND PENSIONS

A really cheap alternative to staying in a Calpe hotel is to book into a Calpe hostel or pension. Be advised that these hostels and pensions are very basic accommodation traditionally sought out by student travelers and backpackers on a budget.

Some hostels in Calpe will require you to sleep in a room with other guests and share bathrooms. In some cases there will be a strict time that you have to be in by which is no good if you want to sample the Calpe nightlife. Needless to say – staying in a Calpe hostel is the cheapest form of accommodation you can find in Calpe.

Hostal Terra de Mar in Calpe is a superbly renovated old town house, that offers very comfortable accommodation in the Casco Antiguo of Calpe. 12 rooms in the heart of the old town of Calpe. Address: Old Town , C/ Paternina 31, Calpe 03710 Telephone: +34 965 875 928

Albergue Abargues Avenida Juan Carlos I, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 832 435

Pension Casa La Diferencia Address: Urb Canuta De Ifach 45A , 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 832 786

Pension Crespo Address: Calle La Pinta 1, Edificio Mar Y Paz, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 833 931

Pension El Parque Address: Calle Portalet 4 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 830 770

Pension El Poble Address: Calle De La Libertat 22, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 658 618 284

Pension Gran Sol Address: Urb Gran Sol, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 836 282

Pension Le Vieux Bruxelles Address: Avenida Isla De Formetera 18, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 834 357

Hostal Residencial La Paloma ll Address: Urb Benicolada 6F, 03710 CALPE. Tel: +34 965 875 428

Moving to Calpe

If you are thinking of moving to Calpe, then you must read our expat interview with Frank H. Logchies of Just Homes below:

Frank, what would you say would be the advantages to living in Calpe compared to other Costa Blanca towns?

Calpe is also nice because there are people living all year through, and you do not have the “Gost-Town-Effect” you might have elswhere in the winter. Neither you have the massification like in Benidorm in the summer.

Would the area not suit certain types of people, i.e. are there any possible downsides?

Calpe has something for all types of people, although it is more tranquil than Benidorm, which is conveniently close (20-30 min drive) for the younger people if they want to go to the discoteques. Calpe has got a more residential population. There are enough shopping possibilities to keep anyone satisfied, and the shopping centre is being modernised and big firms are said to be opening soon in there, but again, close enough to Benidorm shopping mall or Ondara Shopping Mall (20 min by motorway) direction north.

What proportion of the local population are Spanish?

Of the aprox. 21.500 inhabitants of Calpe registered in the “Padrón” – census, almost half (10.231 according to figures of 2015) are foreigners.

What are your favourite things to do in the area?

We like to go to the beach and do watersport activities such as snorkeling and windsurfing. There is plenty of sports activity available along the coast.

One thing that anyone, tourist or resident, should do at least once in a lifetime, is to walk up the Peñón de Ifach, the Rock of Calpe, which is the symbol of the Costa Blanca. The views from up there are really breathtaking!

Can you give us some insider tips to the best bars or restaurants?

If you like paella and other rice-dishes, you should try Restaurant Casa Florencia  as they are the real paella-style-rice-dishes specialists. They have got a diffrent type of rice every day: Paella mixta, Arroz del Señoret, Arroz a banda, Arroz Negre, etc. We also have some nice fish restaurants in the harbour of Calpe. My favourite is Restaurante Baidal . For a real good and cheap “Spanish-workers” restaurant, 4plates, bread and wine, for €9.50, I can recommend Restaurante Mejias 1, 2 or 3 (they have 3 restaurants in town). When we fancy an Indian meal, we go to the Punjabi Curry Indian Restaurant. Really good!

Are there many facilities such as doctors and dentists, shops etc?

There are doctors and dentists speaking all languages in Calpe, and recently a clinic has opened from the Imed-Group, a private health-scheme hospital.

Are there smaller villages nearby that you might also recommend?

If one likes touring around, we have the picturesque town of Guadalest at a 40 minutes drive. The Jalón valley is beautiful to drive through, certainly in the coming weeks, when the almond trees start blossoming. Also near are Benissa, Moraira, Jávea and Denia, all of them with beautiful old town centres, worth a visit.

What are the nearest international schools and how good are they?

Our kids go the the Almedia School in Callosa d’Ensarria, being picked up by the bus in Calpe. Also the children that go to the international Lope de Vega school in Benidorm and the Lady Elizabeth school in Lliber and Benitachell are being picked up with buses in Calpe. All these international schools are of a very high level.

Is crime an issue for expats?

I am not saying there are no break-ins in this area, but my impression is that, after a possible peak during the economical crisis years, things have normalised. Honestly, lately I have not heared of any break-ins or robberies.

Coming onto buying property, what is the market like now in terms of prices going up, or down or staying the same?

As elsewhere in Spain, the real estate market in calpe and surroundings has had some very bad years, but one can notice now that things have definitely changed. The market has picked up and even though things are not yet as they used to be, one can feel that “bottom has been reached” and the sales are reviving. It is “The” moment to buy, because prices are starting to rise again. I do not think they will be rising as they did in the booming years, but, as soon as the vendors notice things are being sold, they always want to get a bit more out of it.

Is this a good time to buy and are there any repossessions or very cheap properties still available to buy?

As I said before, this is the moment to buy, as there are still some bargians and bank repossessions available (although less every day).

What urbanisations are there and can you describe each one and how they might differ from each other?

The point is that around the town of Calpe there are more than 60 urbanisations, and trying to describe the ins and outs of these areas would be virtually impossibe. Nevertheless, the most sought after areas (because they are close to towns and have nice seaviews) are Ortembach, La Canuta, La Cometa III, La Vallesa. Then we also have Maryvilla and Cucarres, with “postcard Seaviews”. Casanova, at walking distance of town, La empedrola, where the plots are a bit bigger (around 1200 m2) than elsewhere.

Basically all areas have their pros and cons. Nevertheless, the nice thing is that, no matter in which urbanisation you live, they are all at maximun 5-10 minutes by car to the centre of Calpe and its wonderful beaches.

How much are the typical property prices in Calpe for apartments, villas etc?

One can find a villa with a private plot and pool for prices starting around 180.000 – 200.000 euros. First line apartments with 1 bedroom for around 90-100.000 euros, 2 bedroomed ones for around 130-150.000 euros. Semidetached townhouses with 2-3 bedrooms as from 120-130.000 euros. And if you want to construct your dream house, you can find an 800 sq mtr plot for prices starting at 80-100.000 euros.

Any tips and advice to people looking to buy in Calpe or surrounding area?

Get yourself a good Real Estate Agent to guide you through the purchasing process. In Calpe there are possibly more than a hundred agencies, so it is not easy to choose.

A safe move is to take an agent of the Real Estate Association my office belongs to, called “INMOCALPE” , which is an association set up by the original API-agencies (Official Real estate Agents) that have the largest and longest experience in the real estate market of calpe and surroundings.

The offices of Inmocalpe work together and share their properties in a common database, so people wanting to buy do not need to “shop around” in all the agencies of Calpe.

Frank, thank you so much for taking the time to help our readers with your experiences in Spain. If you want to contact him, you can find his details below.

Plaza Constitución S/N 03710 – Calpe – Alicante – España Phone: +34 965 830 608 Fax: +34 965 830 116 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://www.justhomes.es/

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