Discover Calpe

Colour, character and adventure beyond the beach.

Explore the experiences that give Calpe its personality, from vivid Old Town streets to the summit of the Penon de Ifach.

More than the beach

A town of colour,
culture and contrast.

Beyond the shoreline, Calpe moves between flower-filled old-town lanes, vivid Spanish architecture and the dramatic outline of the Penon de Ifach.

Red and yellow painted steps on Carrer de Puchalt in Calpe Old Town — 01Climb the colourful streetsCarrer de Puchalt · Old Town

Local rhythm

Slow days,
Spanish style.

Start with coffee in a small square, wander between murals and historic walls, then follow the light back towards the sea.

La Muralla Roja's vivid red and blue architecture above the Calpe coastline — 02Discover design by the seaLa Muralla Roja · La Manzanera

Sunny restaurant lane decorated with red shoes in Calpe Old Town — 03Eat in the old townTapas, terraces and hidden corners

Palm trees framing the Penon de Ifach in Calpe — 04Meet Calpe's landmarkPenon de Ifach Natural Park

Why stay in Calpe Old Town?

Wake up inside
the real Calpe.

Casa Toro puts you in the historic heart of town: close enough to walk to Arenal-Bol Beach, but wrapped in the lanes, balconies, murals and small Spanish squares that give Calpe its character.

Explore nearby restaurants → Plan arrival and parking →

Historic stone walls and gardens in Calpe Old Town — Historic Calpe Old Town

Everything is walkable

Start the day with coffee nearby, reach Arenal-Bol Beach in minutes, then return home without needing to plan around parking.

Mural on the parish church in Calpe Old Town

Evenings feel local

After the beach crowds drift away, the old town settles into a softer rhythm of tapas, church bells and neighbours chatting in the squares.

Old Town mural and painted steps in Calpe

History is on your doorstep

Murals, old walls, tiled steps and tucked-away viewpoints turn an ordinary stroll into a small discovery walk.

Calpe promenade and beach with the Penon de Ifach

Best of both worlds

You get the sea, the promenade and the Penon de Ifach nearby, with a more intimate Old Town holiday home to come back to.

The Penon de Ifach rising above Calpe, framed by palm trees

332 metres
above the sea

Calpe's essential adventure

Hike the
Penon de Ifach.

Walk from the Mediterranean shore to the summit of Calpe's iconic limestone rock for wide-open views across the Costa Blanca.

To the tunnel

A steady, well-made path climbs through the natural park to the rock-cut tunnel and its first coastal viewpoints.

Beyond the tunnel

The summit section is steeper and more exposed, with polished rock underfoot. Good footwear and a head for heights are essential.

The summit

Reach the 332-metre peak for a memorable panorama over Calpe, the surrounding mountains and the Mediterranean.

Check Access & Reserve ↗

Summit access is regulated. Check current park conditions and reserve before your visit.

A curious Calpe resident

Did you know?

The Rock has
its own cats.

Small colonies of cats have made their home among the cliffs and crevices of the Penon de Ifach.

Hikers may spot them sunbathing on warm ledges, resting in quiet corners or moving confidently across the rugged terrain. Their unexpected presence has become one of the rock's most charming local stories.

Admire from a distance The rock is a protected and fragile habitat. Avoid feeding or approaching the cats, and follow current park guidance.

Read The Traveling Cats Story ↗

Tabby cat standing on a limestone ridge above Calpe and the Mediterranean — Above Calpe

Ginger and white cat resting in a rocky shelter overlooking Calpe Bay — A quiet place in the rock

Look carefully.
You may spot a local.

Casa Toro

Ready to discover Calpe?

A design-led holiday home in Calpe Old Town, Alicante.