What is Calpe in Spain like?

Calpe has a wonderful mixture of old Valencian culture and modern tourist facilities. It is a great base from which to explore the local area or enjoy the many local beaches. Calpe alone has three of the most beautiful sandy beaches on the coast.

Is Calpe Spain nice?

Calpe is nice in areas, some parts are very built up, meaning high rise hotels etc. The bit near the harbour and Calpe Rock is very nice. Calpe has a lovely beach too. Please check the North out, as you drive North past Benidorm, the scenery gets better and better.

How far is Calpe from airport?

Calpe is about 133 kms away from Valencia airport and 167 kms from Murcia airport. Please allow extra time to go through security and customs at the airports. There are long queues at passport control, it takes around 40-60 minutes to clear customs and collect luggage, especially in summer season.

What airport is near Calpe?

Alicante airport
We inform you that the closest airport to come to Calpe is Alicante airport.

Is Calpe like Benidorm?

Even though Calpe is so close to Benidorm, it markets itself very differently. Calpe has more upmarket resorts and most of its hotels have four or five stars. The town’s skyline is dominated by Peñón de Ifach, a giant limestone outcrop emerging from the sea and linked to the shore by rock debris.

Is Calpe a safe place to live?

Having said all that Calpe is the loveliest place to live/holiday in…it’s still by far the safest place along the Costa’s in my opinion, you will love the place.

How much is a taxi from Calpe to Benidorm?

The fastest way to get from Calp to Benidorm is to taxi. Taking this option will cost €30 – €40 and takes 22 min.

How do you get to Calpe Spain?

You will need to travel from Barcelona to Valencia by train or bus and then catch a bus to Calpe. The only train to Calpe is a local one from the south. For trains from Barcelona to Valencia see www.renfe.es . There is a service of local trains from BCN airport to Sants station every 30 minutes.

Does Calpe have good nightlife?

Everything you need to know about the nightlife in Calpe, the best bars, pubs and discos. The town has many bars, pubs and nightclubs, and you will always find live music and evening entertainment in high season in the months of July and August.

Is the train running from Benidorm to Denia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Benidorm Intermodal and arriving at Dénia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m. How far is it from Benidorm to Port Denia?

What does Calpe mean?

Rock of Gibraltar
Calpe is the Spanish name for Calp, a coastal town in Valencia, Spain. It may also refer to: Calpe (monolith), also known as the Rock of Gibraltar or Mons Calpe, a monolithic limestone promontory located in Gibraltar. Gibraltar: Calpe is an ancient name for Gibraltar, taken from the promontory.

Where is Calpe on Costa Blanca?

At the heart of the Costa Blanca, within the region of Valencia lies the ancient fishing village of Calpe. Now transformed into a tourist magnet, the town sits in an ideal location, easily accessed by the A7 motorway and the N332 that runs from Valencia to Alicante; its approximately one hour drive from the airport at Alicante.

What is coastal Calpe famous for?

Calpe, Spain. Coastal Calpe seems straight from a postcard, with a dramatic rocky headland and palm-dotted beaches lapped by Mediterranean waters. Once an ancient fishing village, the Costa Blanca town mixes Roman ruins and scenic nature parks with plenty of modern urban comforts.

What is coatedcoastal Calpe like?

Coastal Calpe seems straight from a postcard, with a dramatic rocky headland and palm-dotted beaches lapped by Mediterranean waters. Once an ancient fishing village, the Costa Blanca town mixes Roman ruins and scenic nature parks with plenty of modern urban comforts.

Is there a free Google map of Calpe?

This free Google map of Calpe can be used in many ways: as a streetmap of Calpe, as a map of Calpe hotels, as an Calpe apartment map, as a way of getting driving directions to Calpe or as a map showing the main tourist attractions and sights in Calpe. This Calpe map page helps people searching for the answer to the questions: