Calpe Attractions

Attaching the main building by the rear are a number of bodies creating two courtyards, one internal and one external link housing areas of work. The materials used are traditional, general stone masonry construction. The front eaves run rough-hewn stone and the access is Matacan.

Pou Salat. A rural construction from the 18th century given to the calpinos to provide water for domestic use.

Tower or Mill Moli of Morell. A building representative of the flour mills of the Navy, which was erected on the foundations of a watchtower, built in the days of Felipe II to protect the coast from pirate invasions. It was built in the mid-19th century, with masonry walls; it has two floors and a circular base reaching 7 meters tall.

Attractions

Natural Park of Penon de Ifach. A symbol of the Costa Blanca, it rises in sea and limestone of about 50,000 m² to 332 m and 1 km in length. It is united by a narrow isthmus, the result of a landslide from nearby Sierra de Olta and one of the greatest features of its uniqueness and beauty, not only in Valencia, but the entire Mediterranean coast.

It is a meeting point for climbers and scuba divers from around the world to assert their strength in continuing to challenge the nature of its walls and depths.

New House (Casa Nova). A typical fortified farmhouse of historic and architectural interest that integrates the areas of housing and work (in particular, almacera, corrals, and stables). It was probably built in the late 17th century or early 18th century. The building is a landmark with visual landscape that dominates most of the municipality.

The main body consists of a compact, rectangular floor plan, three floors, and two covered water areas. It ends with the holes on the first floor balcony that are flat and transformed into a trellis.

Park Enginent. The recreation area of Enginent, fitted in September 1998, is located 1 km from the town, in the development of the same name. This green area has an area of 4700 m² and an ecological park where native species have been complied with existing trees and shrubs. It includes recreational sports facilities, a children’s entertainment area, barbecue, fountain, furniture, and adequate sanitation.

Olta Camping Area. Located on the northeast slope of the Sierra Olta with 5000 m² for free camping and a capacity of 100 stores. Its facilities include a kiosk covered with a design typical of the rural architecture of the area, and it is equipped with grills, sinks, and toilets; drinking water supplies are stored in a cistern beneath the house. In the vicinity of the area, there are several marked paths for hiking.

Park the Vallesa. This place of leisure and recreation has an area of 10,000 m². It is located in the urbanization of La Merced, near the church of the same name. The enclosure is properly marked, forming a green area of high ecological value, populated with trees and vegetation.

The Salinas. The Salinas de Calpe occupy a depression filled by Quaternary alluvial deposits. This is a lake home generated from the development of a dual restinga. The position of the Rock of Ifach was a decisive factor in the formation of this interesting wetland.

In the restinga area of the bay of Calpe are dug ponds for factory fishing in Baths Queen. The vegetation of this ecosystem is adapted to withstand high concentrations of saline soil and water.

The main features of these halophilic species that occupy a large part of the margins of the salt is the formation of fat-containing leaves in its interior water, with a high concentration of salt to absorb water from the soil…

The fauna in the area is composed mainly by migratory birds using this as a resting place and supply of food resources they need during periods of migration. Moreover, it enhances the importance of salt as a wetland in an area whose climate presents an important period of summer drought.

The Forat del Mar are the remnants of what was the outer wall surrounding the city.

Cala Calalga. Located at the end of the Levante beach, Calalga is 100 m and an extension of boulders.

Cala Raco of Corvo. Accessible only by sea, it is south of the coast of Calpe. The beach of sand and boulders is suitable for scuba diving and fishing. It extends for 100 m.

Playa Puerto Blanco. It is 100 m long and is of sand and boulders.

Playa de Levante and The Pit. North of Rock of Ifach, it is sandy and has a length of 2000 m.

Playa del Arenal-Bol. Located near the town of Calpe, it is sandy and has a length of 2000 m.

Cala Gasparet. Located in south Toix, it is accessible only by sea. This pebble beach is suitable for scuba diving and fishing. It extends for 100 m.

Les Urques Cala. It is located south of the coast of Calpe, near the Marina Puerto Blanco. This pebble beach is suitable for scuba diving and fishing. It extends for 200 m.

Cala La Manzanera. It has boulders and a length of 200 m.

Playa Cantal Roig. The beach is next to the port and Penon de Ifach; it is sandy and has a length of 200 m.

Raco the Creek. Located at the rear of the Rock of Ifach and is accessed by the fishing port. This beach is pebble and is suitable for scuba diving and fishing. It extends for 150 m.

Rock Creek. This beach is accessible by a small path on the north side of the Rock of Ifach. It has a rocky platform suitable for scuba diving and fishing. It extends for 100 m.

Mallorquin Creek. It is north of the coast and close to Calpe Marina Les Baset. It is a rocky platform suitable for scuba diving and fishing and is 100 m in length.

Cala Les Baset. Located in the marina of the same name, it has boulders appropriate for diving and fishing. It extends for 100 m.