Apartment in Calpe
Costa Blanca Spain
Holiday in Spain on the Costa Blanca at our very quiet Villa Apartment with it’s own beautiful large private pool.
Situated in Calpe, close to Moraira and Benidorm.
In the beautiful town of Calpe on Spain’s northern Costa Blanca we offer a lovely one bedroom apartment totally self contained within our own private villa
Calpe is the perfect venue for a peaceful break or an action packed adventure holiday. The area is fantastic for walking, cycling, rock climbing, scuba diving and a wide range of other water sports.
The one bedroom apartment with private pool for up to four people is self-contained on the ground floor of our own villa which is in a quiet cul-de-sac just 1km from the world renowned ‘Blue Flag’ La Fossa Beach in Calpe.
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Leave your cares behind and make your next holiday very special by spending it as our guests here in Calpe.
Calpe.
Set among mountains beside the sea, the town of Calpe, with its seafaring roots, its history and its exceptional climate, is attractive for its contrasts. The hospitality of its people, the natural environment, its beaches and a wide range of services and transport links make it the ideal place to spend your holidays.
BEACHES AND COVES
Calpe has 13 kilometres of coastline with beaches and coves, ideal for bathing and the practice of various beach and water sports.
El Collao and Gasparet Coves: each 100m long and only accessible by sea.
Les Urques Cove and Puerto Blanco Beach: 200m long, situated in the development of the same name.
Arena-Bol Beach: 2000m long, awarded a Blue Flag. Situated in the town centre.
Cantal Roig Beach: 200m long, awarded a Blue Flag. Situated next to the fishing harbour.
El Racó Cove: 150m long, situated at the foot of the Peñón de Ifach.
Del Penyal Cove: 100m long, situated on the northern slope of the Peñón de Ifach, accessible along a small path.
Levante or La Fossa Beach: approximately 2000m long, awarded a Blue Flag. Situated in the north of the Peñón de Ifach.
Calalga Cove: 100m long it is situated right after the Levante Beach.
Del Mallorquí Cove: 100m long, it is situated near the Les Bassetes marina.
Les Bassetes Cove: 100m long, situated in the marina of the same name.
THE PEÑÓN DE IFACH
Calcareous rock which is 332m high. It has become a symbol of the Costa Blanca and was declared a Nature Reserve in 1987 because of its rich wildlife including some indigenous species. You can climb to the top via a footpath which starts from the Nature Hall, a building which houses the information centre.
THE SALT FLATS
The salt lake and its reed beds are situated about 500m from the Peñón de Ifach and constitute a unique nature spot which gives home to a wide variety of flamingoes and other migrating birds at various times of the year. Originally this lake area was an active salt works.
VISITS OF CULTURAL INTEREST
Arts Centre: Avda. Masnou, 1.
Old Town: Torreón de la Peca (Tower and Town Walls), Iglesia Vieja and Nuestra Señora de las Nieves churches. Several museums, the Archeological, the Festival, the Collection and “Casa de la Senyoreta”. The Moorish quarter, mosaics and much more.
Squares with Charm: Plaza de la Villa, dels Mariners, de Ifach, del Mestre Francisco Llopis, de España, de Santiago, de D. Manuel Miro, de les Flors and many more.
Hermitage of San Salvador: XVIII century.
Ricardo Bofill Buildings: A residential complex located in La Manzanera development.
Castellet de Calpe: Ruins of an old Moorish castle.
Llavador de la Font: The Town’s old fountain and public washhouse.
Casa Nova: XVIII century fortified building.
Hermitage of San Juan: XVIII century.
Pou Salat: XVIII century well.
Baños de la Reina: Roman fish farm.
Tower of the Molí del Morelló: Mid XIX century flour mill.
LEISURE AND ATTRACTIONS
Fish Market Hall: You can watch the fish auctions held in the afternoon from Monday to Friday, starting at 15:00, from the spectators gallery inside the building.
Street Market: Every Saturday, from Avda. Puerto de Santa María to Avda. del Norte.
Flea Market: Every Wednesday in Avda. Pais Valencià.
Alhambra Cinema: Air conditioned cinema located in the town centre, C/Conde de Altea.
IN THE SUMMER -
Craft Fair in the old town: C/José Antonio.
Alhambra Open Air Cinema: C/Purísima.
Beach Cinema: Films on the Levante or Fossa beach.
Children’s Attractions: In C/La Niña.
Night Street Market: By Arenal-Bol Beach.
Aquascope: Glass-bottomed boat from Calpe harbour.
Cruise around the coast: Skirting the coast as far as Benidorm or Denia.
PROMENADES AND RECREATIONAL AREAS -
Ecological promenade Principe de Asturias: At the foot of the south slope of the Peñón de Ifach.
Seafront Promenades: Alongside the beaches of Levante and Arenal-Bol.
Parks: La Vallesa, Oltà, Enginent and Empedrola – in the developments of the same names. Park of the Hermitage of San Salvador.
Viewpoints: Toix and Calalga.
GASTRONOMY
Calpe has an extensive offer of restaurants ranging from those specialising in international cuisine to those offering typical dishes of the area, principally based on fish and rice. “Llauna de Calp” and “Arrós de Senyoret” are the best known but there are many more such as “Putxero de Polp” and of course “Paella”. Enjoy too the local “cocas” and home-made cakes and pastries along with the “Peñón de Ifach” a wine of intense ruby with purple sparkles that is a homage to this region.
FESTIVITIES
February: Carnival Festival.
19th March: “Fallas”.
9th-12th April: Easter.
1st May: “Cruz de Mayo” (May Cross).
24th June: Bonfires “Hogueras de San Juan”.
July: Fair of Andalusia
16th July: The fishermen’s celebrations of their patron saint “Virgen del Carmen”.
5th August: Patronal festivities in honour of the patron saint “Virgen de las Nieves”.
October: Hispanic-German beer festival.
October: Patronal festivities and Moors and Christians in honour of Holy Christ “Santísimo Cristo del Sudor”.
1st November
6th December
8th December
25th December: Navidad.
Accommodation
APARTMENT
The apartment sleeps up to four people so is ideal for small family groups. It is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with very safe parking, yet is only about 1km from one of the best beaches in the region. Calpe Old Town is also less than 2km away.
Our guests benefit from full use of our private swimming pool and its terraces. These contain a range of seating and sun beds as well as a barbeque.
The spacious apartment which is air conditioned has its own private entrance and is totally self contained.
The bedroom comprises a super king-size (6ft) twin / double bed with bed side radio cabinets a wardrobe and a safe. The large bathroom contains a toilet, shower and vanity unit as well as a washing machine. Within the main living space there is satellite T.V. and video. Furnishings include two single bed/settees. There is a kitchenette with fridge, hob, kettle and toaster, coffee machine and a dining area for four people.
The beaches and main commercial areas are only five minutes away by car or taxi and include an extensive range of shops bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. In addition to our original small supermarket Summer 2006 saw the opening of two brand new hypermarkets ‘Mercadonna’ and ‘Consum’ in our local area.
The large private Pool. (The apartment is the ground floor only)
