What is the Penyal d'Ifac?

A 332 m limestone rock rising straight out of the sea, declared a protected natural park in 1987. It is Calpe's landmark and can be seen from most of the town.

Which beaches are in Calpe?

Arenal-Bol and La Fossa (Levante) are the main town beaches. Cantal Roig, Les Bassetes, La Manzanera and Puerto Blanco are other stretches of coast.

Is there more to Calpe than the beach?

Yes. There are Roman ruins known as the Banys de la Reina, a flooded salt-flat bird sanctuary and an old town with the Torreó de la Peça and the Plaza Mayor. The Prime Meridian also passes through Calpe, according to Wikipedia.

Are there international schools near Calpe?

Yes. Schools within reach of Calpe include The Lady Elizabeth School and Sierra Bernia School.

Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Calpe?

Yes. We do not hold listings in Calpe ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.

How does the introduction work?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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Living in Calpe

Calpe (Calp) has about 27,600 residents and one landmark: the Penyal d'Ifac, a 332 m limestone rock and natural park. Around it are beaches, a marina and a flooded salt-flat bird sanctuary. Alicante airport is about 50 minutes away, so it works as a year-round home as well as a holiday base.

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Buying in Calpe

Calpe sits a little further up the coast than the homes we hold ourselves. What we do here is introduce you to a local expert we trust, someone who knows Calpe street by street, so you get the honest picture and the right guidance from day one.

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Who buys in Calpe?

Calpe suits buyers who want a lively, year-round town with the beach on the doorstep. Arenal-Bol and La Fossa are the main town beaches. The Lady Elizabeth School and Sierra Bernia School are the nearest British-curriculum options. Golfers go to Club de Golf Ifach in Benissa.

Which areas make up Calpe?

The old town has the Plaza Mayor and the Torreó de la Peça tower. Along the coast are La Fossa (Levante), Arenal-Bol and Puerto Blanco, with Maryvilla, Ortembach and Cometa-Carrió among the residential areas.

How do you get to Calpe?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 76 km away and roughly 50 minutes by car.

Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Calpe?

Beaches include Arenal-Bol, La Fossa, Cantal Roig, Les Bassetes, La Manzanera, and Puerto Blanco.
Golf courses nearby include Club de Golf Ifach and Altea Club de Golf.
International schools within reach include The Lady Elizabeth School and Sierra Bernia School.

Last reviewed October 2026

Good to know

What is the Penyal d'Ifac?: A 332 m limestone rock rising straight out of the sea, declared a protected natural park in 1987. It is Calpe's landmark and can be seen from most of the town.
Which beaches are in Calpe?: Arenal-Bol and La Fossa (Levante) are the main town beaches. Cantal Roig, Les Bassetes, La Manzanera and Puerto Blanco are other stretches of coast.
Is there more to Calpe than the beach?: Yes. There are Roman ruins known as the Banys de la Reina, a flooded salt-flat bird sanctuary and an old town with the Torreó de la Peça and the Plaza Mayor. The Prime Meridian also passes through Calpe, according to Wikipedia.
How far is Calpe from the airport?: The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 76 km away and roughly 50 minutes by car.
Are there international schools near Calpe?: Yes. Schools within reach of Calpe include The Lady Elizabeth School and Sierra Bernia School.
Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Calpe?: Yes. We do not hold listings in Calpe ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.
How does the introduction work?: Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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