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In the News (Mon 28 Dec 09)

  
  Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain is an ancient fishing port full of culture and history.
Today’s Calpe is also a high-rise beach resort that has managed to maintain its medieval streets and at the same time accommodate the demands of this age’s tourism.
Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain enjoys a perfect climate and is close to a lot of attractions.
www.costablancaspain.org /Calpehome.htm   (730 words)

  
 Calpe
As anyway Calpe weather is one of the mildest around the Costa Blanca, due to the close mountains which protect the village from the sometimes stronger north winds.
Calpe's archeological museum can be found just opposite at the plaza de la villa shows various findings of the 4th until the 8th century.
Calpe's two main beaches the cantal roig and the playa arenal are widely known for its fine sand.
www.alicante-spain.com /calpe.html   (489 words)

  
 Calpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe is either a port or a country town, depending upon who you speak to.
Calpe is one of the most popular destinations for tourists on the Costa Blanca.The Spanish say Calpe is the town of foreign connoisseurs - the one chosen by them as their summer retreat.
Calpe is a town of contrasts, where modern buildings and wide avenues blend, whether intentionally or by chance, with an ancient fishing village.
www.spanishpropertyco.com /68.htm   (286 words)

  
 Town Calpe in Spain, Costa Blance
Calpe is the town of connoisseurs, the town chosen by the whole of Europe as its summer retreat.
Calpe will surprise you with its daring contrasts, where modern buildings and wide avenues harmonize with an ancient fishing village, where locals are proud of their past, yet welcome tourists and visitors with warm hearted hospitality.
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.
members.fortunecity.com /michel35/pictures/calpe/calpe_town.htm   (780 words)

  
 Calpe, Costa Blanca coast, villa to rent, pool with magnificent sea views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe is a thriving, but traditional Spanish town renowned for its port and marina and boasts many excellent restaurants and bars on the sea front and the town itself.
Calpe is a very popular resort with many people returning year after year being only 45 minuets from Alicante Airport, open all year with many friendly shops, cafes, bars and a local market once a week.
Calpe is renowned for its local fish with the excellent fish market within walking distance where you can sample cooked fish at the quay side or eat in one of the many fish restaurants.
www.calpeviews.co.uk   (456 words)

  
 Ferie oplysninger om Calpe Alicante  Valencia i Spanien
Calpe is dominated by the towering rock of Ifach which reaches to an impressive 332m and is now a nature reserve.
Calpe is a town rich in history and culture and its strategic position on the coast has attracted many voyagers and settlers throughout history.
Calpe has several tourist information centres, all of which are very helpful and will provide you with information about the whole of the region.
www.feriebolig-spanien.dk /informations/spain/travel/guide/areas/799/Calpe/56/Alicante/16/Valencia/Calpe.html   (479 words)

  
 Calpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Once the threat of pirate attacks abated, 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.
Overlooking the Mascarat ravine are the ruins of the Moorish castle of Calpe and spotted over the surrounding countryside are the typical rio-rau country houses, with arched porticos for raisin drying, combined with modern villas and apartment blocks.
Some of the most characteristic dishes in Calpe are its salazones (tasty dried fish), putxero de polp (octopus in sauce), cruet de peix (a fisherman's pot), paella, Llauna de Calp fesols I naps (rice with chard and turnip), arros amh bledes (rice with beans) and arros a lforn (oven-baked rice).
www.calpehomes.com /Calpe/calpe.htm   (1187 words)

  
 Holidays in Calpe Spain
Calpe is located in the Spanish region of Alicante on the Costa Blanca and located about 35km south of Denia.
Calpe was once a fortified and walled town and you can still see the remains of its ancient walls and defenses.
Calpe is also easy to get to via the main highway (A-7) or the N332, although the centre is very difficult to navigate.
www.spain-holiday-sun.com /article_calpe_holidays_spain.htm   (634 words)

  
 Property for sale in calpe spain, villas in calpe, villas benissa, property benissa, villas moraira, moraira property   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe is overlooked by the towering Penon de Ifach which juts out into the sea and rises to over 1000 ft.
Calpe is a place of daring contrasts, where modern buildings and, property for sale in calpe spain, wide avenues harmonize, villa benissa, with an ancient fishing village, where locals are proud of their past, yet welcome "property in moraira" tourists, benissa costa blanca, real estate in moraira, and visitors with warm - hearted hospitality.
Another nightlife area is the, apartment in Calpe, benissa costa blanca "property in moraira" named for the abundance of this material in the decoration of its pubs and disco-bars.
www.idealvillas.es /en   (1278 words)

  
 Calpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe, a town with a long history and deeply-rooted traditions, is also one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca.
Calpe also has a sailing school for both beginners and advanced students and a scuba-diving centre in Puerto Blanco.
The historic quarter of Calpe is bordered by the old walls, erected in the 15th century to defend the city against pirate attacks.
www.spain.info /TourSpain/Destinos/TipoII/MasInfo/0/Calpe.htm?Language=EN   (711 words)

  
 . : Costa Blanca . Card of City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe's first hotel was established next to the Peñón Rock: the Ifach Parador.
The Peñón de Ifach (Ifach means north in Phoenician) is the symbol of Calpe and, by extension, of the Costa Blanca.
Calpe's attractions have made the village a tourist destination of note for both national and international visitors, who live together all year round in peace and harmony.
www.costablanca.org /eng/municipios/muni_ficha_intro.asp?id=03047   (479 words)

  
 pueblos Costa Blanca Calpe
To talk of Calpe is to talk of the Mediterranean, with its clean and quiet beaches, mountains rising from the sea, soaring cliffs, valleys and gullies, a privilege climate….and hospitality.
We should also visit Calpe´s Las Salinas salt flats (in a sunken area filled through ancient inlets), the Barranco de Mascarat (which owes its name to the bandit “Mascarat”), and the Olta mountain, which from its summit of 591 metres dominates the mountainous heights of Calpe.
Calpe is one of the liveliest towns on the Costa Blanca.
www.casitasiberica.com /pueblos/calpe.html   (476 words)

  
 Sightseeings, activities near Calpe Spain, Costa Blanca.
The Capital Alicante or Alicant is situated in a bay which is closed in to the north by Cabo Las Huertas and to the south by Cabo Santa Pola, and enjoys pleasant temperatures all year round with average of 18 degrees.
Join the N-332 near Calpe and follow it towards Altea, after the tunnels, pass the Astondoa yacht brokerage and turn left, down the hill just before the Planesia Supermercado follow the road until the marina near the apartments.
Weather in Calpe - Alicante - Spain by CNN
www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/portland/508/calp/site/site_txt.htm   (2555 words)

  
 Calpe Costa Blanca Spain by Calpe.to
You can find here the Calpe information that you need, for those that are coming here for a holiday or moving here to live, You will see directories of golf courses, bars, monuments, restaurants, real estate and many more.
The Calpe landscape is made up of rugged moutainous terrain and golden sandy beaches, supported by a climate that is contiuously mild.
The Old Town area of Calpe consists of lots of small plazas and narrow streets with different plazas with different Calpe bars and Calpe restaurants to go to.
www.calpe.to   (366 words)

  
 Calpe, Spain - In the shadow of the imposing Rock of Ifach
Calpe, Spain - In the shadow of the imposing Rock of Ifach
Calpe is located a 20 minute drive from Benidorm, just North of Altea along the N-332 (ca.
Calpe boasts a long Paseo Maritimo (seaside promenade) lined with bars and restaurants, and several kilometres of fine sandy beaches.
www.benidorm-spotlight.com /costa-blanca/calpe.htm   (417 words)

  
 Calpe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Calpe is a friendly fishing village that sits close to the Rock of Ifach on a hill rising up from the last spurs of the Sierra Bernia in the middle of Spain's Costa Blanca, a geographical marvel that provides access to the northernmost towns of Alicante's Marina district.
In contrast to the larger commercialised resorts, the village of Calpe with its narrow winding streets, traditional Spanish architecture and street markets generates an atmosphere of friendship and relaxation, a village where after only a few days you seem to know and greet everyone.
Calpe is a place of daring contrasts, where modern buildings and wide avenues harmonize with an ancient fishing village, where locals are proud of their past, yet welcome tourists and visitors with warm - hearted hospitality.
homepage.ntlworld.com /el-al/companyinfo.htm   (248 words)

  
 Calpe Rowing Club
Calpe Rowing Club has, since its inception, been at the forefront of sport in Gibraltar, providing excellent facilities for rowing.
For any Club to reach 125 years of existence is a great achievement and proof of the ongoing important role it has played for the benefit of its members, rowing and the community as a whole.
Calpe Rowing Club's ability to evolve with time and continue to develop high performance rowers pays fitting tribute to the hard work and dedication of all its members, past and present.
www.calperowingclub.com   (720 words)

  
 Gran Sol Bungalows - Property for sale in Calpe on the Costa Blanca Spain
Calpe attracts every years thousends of tourists, that come here to spend the holidays on one of the wonderful beaches of Calpe.
Calpe lies between Altea in the south and Javea in the north.
Calpe has two churches that are a visit worth.
www.gransol-bungalows.com   (221 words)

  
 Calpe Beaches
Calpe is on the Southeast coast of Spain, between Valencia and Alicante, about 15 miles north of Benidorm.
Calpe is a beautiful holiday centre for those seeking a beautiful relaxing resort, with plenty to do and see.
Calpe has a wide choice of shops, and there is a large general open-air market on Saturday mornings.
www.calpe.to /calpe_beaches.htm   (867 words)

  
 Calpe villas and apartment holiday rentals
The municipality of Calpe, with an area of 24.6 square kilometers, is situated in the south of a district called La Marina Alta, between the sea and the mountains.
Without doubt the most outstanding feature of Calpes 13 kilometre coastline is the Pinon de Ifach (Calpe rock) that towers from the sea to a height of 332 metres and has been declared a nature reserve by the Regional Government.
Calpe is a town that is full of history and culture.
www.rosling.com /costa.blanca/html/calpe.php   (1084 words)

  
 Pension Gran Sol. Hotel in Calpe, Alicante, Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Pension Gran Sol is a friendly, family run hotel situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood on a gentle hillside around 3 kmts from Calpe, Alicante, in the heart of la Costa Blanca.
Calpe is a cosmopolitan but not too large resort that offers a wide range of facilities for all type of holidays.
Calpe is a friendly fishing village where you can visit the Moorish Castle, stroll round the ancient town centre and see the typical fishermen's houses as well as the Hermitage of San Salvador and in the afternoon, wander down to the fishing port and watch the boats arrive with their daily catch.
www.spaindreams.com /eng/info/hos_calp.htm   (192 words)

  
 Holiday apartment in Calpe Alicante - Costa Blanca Spain
This superb modern luxury apartment overlooks a small sandy cove and is adjacent to a large sandy beach.
Calpe is one of many pretty Spanish coastal towns on the Costa Blanca.
The property is a five minute stroll along the beach to Calpe where you will find numerous bars and restaurants and a weekly street market within 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
www.holiday-rentals.com /Spain/Alicante-Costa-Blanca/holiday-apartment-Calpe/p9613.htm   (540 words)

  
 Estrella de Calpe New Development Property Calpe Costa Blanca North Comunidad Valenciana Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Estrella de Calpe offers a fantastic investment opportunity, an unbeatable location perfect for holiday home, rental, or even full time re-location, and at a price which means this exclusive development will be not be available for much longer.
With the emblematic Rock of Ifach, the symbol of the Costa Blanca, Calpe is one of the best-known towns of the Costa Blanca.
Calpe offers an all year round resident occupancy and all the facilities of a big town.
www.macanthonyrealty.com /development.asp?id=103   (362 words)

  
 Calpe on the Costa Blanca, Spain, all you need to know - the visitors guide
We visited Calpe in June as part of a tour of the Costa Blanca and we found the own to be charming, with a great deal to offer.
Calpe would make an ideal base for a coastal holiday or even a side step from Alicante or Benidorm.
Calpe has a good English community with many English people making this their retirement location.
www.idealspain.com /Pages/Places/Calpe.htm   (1063 words)

  
 Calpe Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Calpe | Valenciana Spain
The Apartments Topacio is situated on Levante Beach close to the Paseo Maritimo Promenade and 2.5 km from the centre of Calpe.
The Galetamar Hotel Calpe is situated in a semi-residential area.
The complex is located in a very quiet area but close to all the facilities that Calpe has to offer.
www.simplehotels.com /en/es/calpe   (261 words)

  
 The beach in Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
The beach in Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Calpe on the Costa Blanca in Spain features a beautiful coastline which is for kilometers around dominated by the huge Peñon de Ifach (Nature reserve from 1987)
Calpe´s beach line consists of wide sandy beaches and small coves divided by cliffs.
www.costablancaspain.org /Calpebeach.htm   (207 words)

  
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Calpe town centre, taken to be the Plaza de la Constitución, lies exactly 4 kilometres to the East of the Greenwich Meridian, which crosses the N-332 main road to the nearby town of Altea at Kilometre Post K.164.
Calpe comes under the Benidorm section of the official tourist office, a department of the Generalitat Valenciana.
We've found that, for one week in Calpe, the breakeven point is when there are three of you travelling.
www.warwick.ac.uk /Hank.Robinson/calpe   (1816 words)

  
 Calpe's Moors and Christians. Symbol of historical tradition
From the 19th to the 22nd of October, Calpe will dress up to celebrate its fiestas in honour of the “Santisimo Cristo del Sudor” and the Moors and Christians.
The fiestas patronales of Calpe commemorate a historical gesture that occurred on the 22nd of October of 1744.
On that day the Moors, who were in league with Moncofar, a Muslim who had grown up among the Christians and had proved a traitor, launched an attack on the Christian citizens.
www.morosicristians.com /ingles.htm   (292 words)

  
 casa Don Juan - Rent a private villa in Calpe, Alicante - Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Casa Don Juan is situated in a quiet residential area in Calpe.
Visit the beautiful Calpe beach (20 minutes walk), the "local" beach which is only a 10 minutes walk from Casa Don Juan.The marina with a diving center, a sailboat rental and a seafood restaurant is a 15 minutes walk.
To get to the Calpe center with shops, restaurants and entertainment, is only a 30 minutes walk away.
www.casa-donjuan.com /english/location/hoved_text.htm   (272 words)

  
 Villa and Apartment rentals in Calpe CostaBlanca Spain
Calpe old town: Ample evidence of Calpe's rich history in murals, monuments and museums.
Calpe is one of the liveliest tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca.
From the arrival of the Three Kings in the month of January through the Moors and Christians in October, different periods of Festival are centred in Calpe religious, popular and traditional in character They are extrovert, open and for participation, made to be celebrated in the open air under the Mediterranean sun.
www.ctv.es /USER/lee.alexander/pagethree.htm   (703 words)

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