Calpe, not far from the thriving metropolis's of Alicante and Benidorm is a small costal town whose strategic location on the coast has attracted many voyagers and settlers throughout history. Remains of Iberian tribes were discovered around the skirts of the Rock of Ifach. Later, the Romans founded a prosperous colony on the coastal plain whose main activity was commerce in dried, salted fish. Calpe entered a period of redevelopment during the 18th century, consolidating the town in the 19th century and laying the foundations for its current prosperity as a major attraction for both national and international tourism. With small, rocky coves and wide, urban, fine sandy beaches, Calpe has a wide variety of attractive coastline where transparent waters are the order of the day. Its beautiful, peaceful coves include Les Bassetes, to the north - a natural shelter that provides perfect conditions for learning to sail and an interesting sea bed carpeted with underwater plants perfect for diving. The local diving club and sailing school ensure safe conditions for both activities. La Fossa and El Arenal beaches offer a bustling contrast with a complete range of services, well-cared for promenade and summer rental facilities for windsurf, pedal boats and jet ski equipment. Find more out about our Calpe properties for sale on the Costa Blanca.

This region also offers notable beaches of fine sand and shallow waters such as Villajoyosa (meaning 'joyful' or 'happy' town) and the Palm tree surrounded coastal town of Elche. For those wanting a quiet relaxing time, the quiet valley town of La Nucia, Oliva, lined with orange groves and Torrevieja's beautiful lagoons or Javea are delightful destinations. The upmarket beachside resort of Altea is also worth a visit with its beautiful beaches and clear blue water. Find your Calpe property in our pages. Other resorts like Lloret, a popular holiday spot in Catalonia, and Teulada, more popular among foreign residents and Villajoyosa. Ibi and Blanes alternatively offer quiet and tranquil surroundings, for the people who like to relax and emerse themselves in Spainish culture. Find your Calpe property here.