Calpe, Costa Blanca

Feb24

Calpe Costa Blanca

Categories // Calpe, Costa Blanca, Destinations

Calpe, or Calp in Valencian is a town located on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Alicante, really close to Benidorm. In Calpe, both history and outdoor activities meet to offer its visitors a memorable experience under the Mediterranean Sea.

Ought to the strategic geographical position, Calpe has been the home of many different peoples along the history that left their life marks. The most emblematic icon of this Mediterranean spot is the Rock of Ifach, which is not only a beautiful sight of the village, but also a witness of its ancient Iberians inhabitants. From its Roman times Calpe keeps the famous Baños de la Reina. Research has shown the importance of the sea trade during that period. In the old town centre, it is still possible to see some influences of the Medieval period when Moorish and Christians lived in the town.

Feb24

Rock of Ifach

Categories // Calpe, Costa Blanca

The Rock of Ifach is a Mediterranean symbol that has witnessed the most interesting episodes of the history.  It has always be considered as an strategic spot for navigator, but it also offered the inhabitants of the town the possibility to defend themselves against pirate attacks. Therefore, this enormous rock has always been a symbol of protection and has had a great importance for the evolution of the town itself.

Some of the ancient populations of Calpe found their home in the Rock. For centuries, people in Calpe have been moving from the Rock, to its isthmus, and to the village and back again to the Rock.  That is the reason why so many archeological rests have been found there.