Calpe: Beautiful city in the warm Costa Blanca
Calpe is located in the province of Alicante, which belongs to the Valencian Community. Your time zone is the same as the rest of Spain, ie GMT +1.
The costs of Calpe are part of the Costa Blanca , tourist area which includes the beaches of Alicante. It is important to note that, like their peers, Calpe has a warm climate for most of the year but especially during summer months (June, July, August and September) as the minimum temperature does not fall below 240C , while the maximum is around 300C.
During this time you can perform a number of activities, from skin brown in some of its pristine beaches of fine white sand, among which are La Fossa and Arenal-Bol, to do all kinds of sports including swimming, diving, diving, tennis, horseback riding, fishing, windsurfing, kite surfing and water skiing, golf, etc.
However, this does not mean it’s not interesting to visit Calpe during the winter months because it also has beautiful parks, dozens of archaeological monuments left great civilizations (Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, etc.) Traditional squares and an offer of quite varied services hotels , restaurants, shopping malls, night clubs, etc.).
All these features have made Calpe in one of the most visited cities in the Costa Blanca , with a 50% average annual hotel occupancy. Importantly, this number shoots up to 85% during Easter and other holidays more appropriate for that locality.
One of the places that any tourist on a trip to Calpe be missed is the famous Rock of Ifach (name of Phoenician ancestry), cliff symbol of the Costa Blanca, which bisects the bay. Rock formation that rises over 300 meters above sea level, making her the tallest cliffs along the Mediterranean coast. It is important to note that two decades ago, the Rock of Ifach Natural Park was declared.
It is known that, just as the tourists climb the rock formation with a guide to observe the coast of Alicante in all its breadth, its former inhabitants climbed to the summit to warn the arrival of any enemy ship. Without doubt, the Rock of Ifach, was the best guard post at that time.
After visiting the cliff, visitors can not help but take a walk through the old city, which are preserved fifteenth century chapels (such as the Hermitage of San Juan de la Cometa), ancient squares and churches, and as some Roman monuments. It is known that near the old town can be seen from the walls surrounding the city several centuries ago to guard against attacks by pirates.
Calpe is also the ideal destination for a family trip, as well as all the attractions mentioned above, has several museums and nearby, lies one of the most popular theme parks in Spain: Terra Mitica. No matter the season, this recreation center is always the favorite of the house cocky.
Finally, it is important to note that it is not difficult to reach this coastal town, since it has all access roads. Also the cost is not a problem thanks to the excellent deals on hotels Calpe.
