Hotels in Calpe

Calpe Hotels

Many years of development and migration to the Valencia area have resulted in coastal towns that are tourist friendly sanctuaries of sun-soaked beaches and local culture. With its miles of glittering, yacht lined coast and quirky modern architecture Calpe is a pleasure-filled vacation spot, bursting with Mediterranean exuberance. Only 90 minutes from Alicante, Calpe is a lesser-known Costa Blanca town with a unique history and thriving arts scene. There are walks and museums for those in search on an active vacation, and the well-maintained beaches and pools sparkle sumptuously for those in need of a wind-down and relax.

Things to see

Calpe lies at the bottom of the national park of Penyal d'Ifac. For spectacular views over the town and the coastline, take a walk up the large, jutting rock of Penyal d’Ifac and experience the spectacular views over the town and surrounding coastline. The Castellet de Calpe, at the very top of D’Ifac, is a medieval watch-tower, built in the 16th century to prevent attack by pirates. Original wall paintings and carvings are still visible on the inside if you look very closely. For an escape from the bustle of the local markets and the center of town, head to the Arenal-Bol Beach, the area is a sun-drenched playground with miles of soft, golden sands and a warm, sky blue shore. The area is policed daily and has a wide offering of bars along it, offering thirsty sunbathers a cool cerveza or steaming plate of local paella. L’lavador de la Font is a monument to the old fountains and washing facilities of Calpe, the locals used to bring their washing to the building, which has been restored and offers visitors a taste of a by-gone era of Mediterranean living.

Hotels in Calpe

As you might expect from the Costa Brava, hotels in Calpe offer excellent, all-inclusive deals that encompass every possible luxury. The best hotels are on the beachfronts, the higher rated accommodation will have luxurious amenities such as rooftop cocktail terraces, marble bathrooms, spas, and multilingual staff. For a real treat, it’s always possible to find a hotel with its own marina attached, from here you can rent a boat for the day (or moor your own) and sail around the coast, courtesy of your hotel. There are also more modest hotels and guesthouses, both on the coast and in the center of town, which offer free WiFi, pool access, and good restaurants close by.

Where to stay

For the best in bed-to-beach luxury, coastal Calpe is your best bet. Hotels close to the beaches of Arenal-Bol, La Fossa, and Central Rag are also great venues in terms of locality to the finest restaurants, bars, and the late-night scene. A stay here will also give you the best views in Calpe, with many terraces and balconies overlooking ‘the rock’ and marinas. If you choose to stay in town, there is greater access to the local markets, museums, and more eclectic bars and restaurants. The center of Calpe offers some smaller, boutique hotels, with original medieval architecture, and a selection of authentic Spanish restaurants and tapas bars on your doorstep.

How to get to Calpe

The nearest airport is Alicante, into which international and domestic flights arrive daily. Alicante can be accessed to or from Calpe regularly by tram service, taxi, or car. Alicante is linked by fast trains to Madrid and Barcelona if you’re traveling all over Spain. The towns of Denia, Benidorm, and Altea, are also linked to Calpe by a train which winds its way along the picturesque Costa Blanca for most of the journey.