Die Stadt Calp befindet sich an der Ostküste Spaniens, zwischen Valencia und Alicante an der Costa Blanca. Der altertümliche Fischerort Calpe ist einer der beliebtesten Urlaubsorte an der Costa Blanca. Das Erkennungszeichen von Calpe ist der 332 Meter hohe Felsen Ifach direkt vor der Küste von Calpe, Der geschichtsträchtige Ort mit dem alten maurischen Viertel und der modernen Strandpromenade ist ein gelungener Mix aus Historie und Moderne.

The Costa Blanca is located between the Costa Brava in the north and the Costa del Sol in the South. With its overflowing offers of sun, sea and mountains the Costa Blanca presents itself with a healthful climate. The whole year through it is possible to pursue your leisure activities outside because of the perfect climatic weather conditions. 

Calpe

Towered by the 328 m high Peñon de Ifach, the landmark of the Costa Blanca, the former fishing village is still developing to a lively holiday destination with international audience. The 2 km long sandy beach of Playa Levante is ideal for families, with its shallow waters. Besides that there is the 2 km long beach Playa de Arenal. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Tennis, Golf, Wind surfing, Sailing or Water ski. Read more

Moraira

The former fishing village of Teulada is surrounded by almond plantations and orchards. There are two sandy beaches which offer water sports (Jet Ski and Paddle Boats). At a distance of approx. 6 km horseback riding is possible. The separate settlements along the cost road are located on a towards the sea softly sloping mountain range. In each case shopping possibilities and restaurants can be found in 1,5 km distance.

Partida Moraira: beach and town centre in 2-4 km distance.
San Jaime: mainly quiet hill side, approx. 1 km distance to the sea.
Beach and town centre of Moraira in approx. 4 km distance. One big supermarket, 3 tennis-courses, 9-whole golf course and a restaurant are located in the settlement. About 95 km distance to the airport Alicante. Read more

Benissa

is a first range tourist centre with excellent facilities and services, a true paradise with spacious forest and meadow areas located on the Costa Blanca. Benissa Costa offers 8 km coast line and three beautiful sandy beaches vary with small attractive rocky coves. Besides there are more than eighty restaurants with countless gastronomically variations, public festivals, arts and crafts shops in small narrow lanes and several street markets. Read more

More infos about the Costa Blanca region you can find here

• Wikipedia on Costa_Blanca
• Costa Blanca Tourism
• Canal Costa Blanca

The enigmatic Penon de Ifach stands proudly at 332m at the head of Calpe, surrounded by the shimmering blue of the Mediterranean Sea. It's a huge calcareous rock, joined to the mainland by a detritic isthmus. With a protected surface area of just forty five hectares, Penon de Ifach is among the smallest nature reserves in Europe. Despite its measurement, the reserve attracts roughly a hundred,000 guests each year.

Historical past of Penon de Ifach

All through history, Penon de Ifach has served a number of purposes. In the 4th to 3rd centuries earlier than Christ, there was an Iberian village on the foot of the rock, on its western side. Later, in Roman times, the settlement moved to the isthmus joining the rock to the mainland, although findings affirm that the sides of the rock have been as soon as once more inhabited throughout the Center Ages.

Penon de Ifach once served as a landmark for mariners. It was then used as a watchtower, with its lofty peak of 332m offering an excellent vantage level to identify approaching pirates and invaders. Regardless of finest efforts, continuing attacks from the ocean pressured inhabitants down to the village of Calpe.