Tours & Activities in Calp
Enigmatic Calpe, what is it?
Let us guide you on a pleasant walk through the historic center of Calpe , while the evening light gives a different tone to emblematic corners, Calle Libertad, Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de Miguel Rosellol. We will continue getting lost in the streets as night falls, to discover impressive works such as the Torreo, the Murals and the beauty of Calpe.
Feel Calpe, its history, legends and traditions, while the beauty of its lights contrasts with the darkness of the night.
Our guided tour "Calpe Enigmática" aims to bring you closer to the world of darkness. Strolling through Calpe we will discover the most paranormal facet of the city, and its most lurid past. We can't tell you much more at the moment... you'll have to come with us...
Useful information for the traveler:
- All travelers have to come with masks.
How much does it cost? The amount given to the guides is completely open. Each traveler is free to decide at the end of the tour how much they want to contribute, depending on how much they liked it, and their economic possibilities. In this way, we make sure that access to culture is possible for people of any economic level. And it also supposes an extra motivation for the guides, to continue improving day by day, and to make the experience more fun
Located about 2 kilometers from the coast we find the historic center of Calpe, in this small and charming old town , you can discover the history of the city of Calpe and its most beautiful corners among its labyrinth of streets and stairs.
Due to the constant threat of pirates and privateers in antiquity, the coastal populations moved away from the coast and often built fences and walled fortifications for their protection. This is the case of Calpe , which had a wall that ran around the perimeter of the old city to defend itself from pirate attacks. The ideal in the historic center of Calpe is to stroll quietly in this enchanting place to discover all its corners. We can follow the marked tourist route through the narrow and cobbled streets , the beautiful alleys full of plants and flowers , the decorated stairs or visiting the old city walls , churches and ancient Roman ruins. One of the most notable points of the historic center of Calpe is the Torreó de la Peça , located in the Plaza de la Vila , it was part of the double defensive wall with artillery pieces that defended the city in the 15th century and currently houses the Collectible Museum.
During the tour you can also visit the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, a unique parish that is also located in Plaza de la Vila, in the heart of the historic center. The Museum of History and Archeology of Calpe, located on Calle Santísimo Cristo, is the perfect place to discover the secrets of the past of this beautiful city. Along its streets we can see various murals and colorful mosaics on its walls , among which the Mural Mosaic on the facade of the tourist office stands out, the work of the painter and muralist from Alicante Gastón Castelló which represents his vision of the city of Calpe.
Come and walk with us and you will discover a Calpe that will surely surprise you!
Useful information for the traveler:
- The historic center of Calpe is already quite lively, but if you want to see it with even more atmosphere, every Sunday there is an artisan market where we can find, in addition to handicrafts, second-hand items, baked goods, sweets, plants, clothes, books, organic vegetables.
- Low difficulty
- Recommendations for water, sports shoes, sunscreen, headphones and above all a camera
How much? The amount given to the guides is completely open. Each traveler is free to decide at the end of the tour how much he wants to contribute, depending on how much he liked and his financial possibilities. In this way, we ensure that access to culture is possible for people of all economic levels. It is also an extra motivation for the guides to keep improving day by day and making the experience more fun.
Located in the province of Alicante, Calpe is much more than a tourist destination. Calpe is its beaches, coves, mountains, skyscrapers, gastronomy ... and above all it is sport. Calpe has an exceptional microclimate that allows you to enjoy good weather and very pleasant temperatures throughout the year, ideal for sports; be it trekking, climbing, diving or any aquatic activity, this municipality offers an unbeatable offer. But especially if you are a running lover (and if you are reading this, you are), in Calpe you will find that “I don't know what” that will awaken your most adventurous senses. And you will fall in love, we promise. Whether you are a lover of the sea or the mountains, here you will find everything at your fingertips. Calpe is "protected" by mountains, which creates a microclimate that makes it an average of 18 to 20 degrees throughout the year. With these temperatures, who does not dare to run outdoors? At the stroke of a shoe you can travel the about 6 kilometers of urban beaches, while enjoying the sea breeze or a sunset that takes your breath away in one of its coves. If you are one of those who likes bustle a little more, it also has a good number of pedestrian streets, lively but respectful at the same time. Calpe, an incomparable running destination. And since the variety is the pleasure, you can change your asphalt shoes for trail shoes, the horizontality of the flat terrain for the ups and downs of the mountain and discover the other side of Calpe at the pace you prefer. There are many trail routes designed by professional athletes. This Route is organized by the Irun de Calp association
Rent a boat with a skipper in Calpe to sail along the coast of Alicante and see amazing sites such as the Peñón de Ifach or the Morro de Toix.