Calpe by foot.
There are many reasons to spend the winter on the Costa Blanca , but if you don’t venture further than Calpe you won’t be disappointed. We dropped into Calpe for 48 hours and walked sunrise to sunset on this beautiful section of coast line , with its gorgeous beaches and outstanding views. Nestled between Benidorm and Denia, this port is rich in history and culture.
Like most areas of this region it’s history is linked with the industry of the sea and due to it’s position it was occupied by the Romans and then the Moors, before the Kingdom of Aragon took control and the modern Spanish landscape started to emerge.
The rock that stands proud over the harbour named Penyal d'Ifac is a piece of outstanding natural beauty, which also served as a lookout station for inhabitants. As well as being visually impressive, a great view of town is available from the top.
Walking along the promenade is very a pleasant affair with lots of smart cafes , bars and restaurants available, as well as great views of the sea and beaches.
A walk through the main shopping centre in Calpe is recommended , with some nice shops and everything you might need available , but once through this area the paths lead to the Old Town which is in our view, well worth a visit. The Spanish steps are a rewarding find and very popular with tourists.
Just behind the sea front is a large salt water lake which is home to a number of wild flamingo’s , Egret’s , Herons and other birds
We stayed at a site called Cámping Sol de Calpe Austral - which was ideally located for access to all the above areas. The site is very tight to move around and smallish pitches , but run well and although not the best facilities we have come across on this tour they were very adequate.
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