Resort Calpe/Calp
Well-known, historical, family friendly village with 24'000 inhabitants in the eastern part of the region directly by the sea, in a convenient position, 115 km south-east from Valencia, 60 km north-east from Alicante. In the resort: shopping centre, supermarket, shops, grocers, butchers, bakers, boutiques, post office, bank, restaurant, bar, disco, folklore evenings, concerts, evening entertainment, museum, cinema, attractions. Indoor pool, wellness centre, fitness centre, sauna. Besides: chemist, doctor. Access: motorway AP-7, exit number "Benissa". Then road N332. Access via a good road. Railway station in the resort. Altea 10 km. Benidorm 20 km. Jávea 30 km. For arrivals by plane: airport Valencia-Manises (VLC) 130 km, Alicante-El Altet (ALC) 75 km. Sandy beach and bays. Harbour, diving, sailing and surfing. Golf club 12 km. The symbol of the area, the "Penon de Ifach" is behind the fishing harbour. Market on Saturdays. Flea market on Wednesdays. Its famous saints fiestas at the beginning of August and its "Moros y Cristianos" fiesta at the end of October. A car is recommended. Due to its mild climate, Calpe is ideal for Winter holidays. It is possible to hire the Internet (USB stick) 39.95 Euros/week, to be requested in advance.
