| If you want a vacation spot on the Mediterranean | | | | and the fish will taste even better. |
| Sea, look no further than Calpe, Spain. It has | | | | Calpe is very near other popular attractions. In |
| everything you could want in a European vacation | | | | Benidorm, there are several theme parks and |
| destination. | | | | many clubs and restaurants. You will not lack |
| Originally a fishing village, Calpe still has a very | | | | anything to do on your visit. |
| strong fishing industry. Keep that in mind when | | | | You have a lot of choices to make when you |
| deciding what you want to eat: the fresh seafood | | | | come to Calpe. There is every kind of |
| here is among the best you will ever taste. | | | | accommodation available, from modest hotels to |
| Calpe means rugged, rocky hill and the rock | | | | posh resorts. You may even rent a private home |
| formations here are well-worth the trip. Visit | | | | or apartment. If you don't see what you need |
| Penon de Ifach, Spain's smallest national park. | | | | here, visit Alicante or one of the other nearby |
| There are many rare species of birds and plants | | | | cities. |
| here that are fascinating to examine. Go to the | | | | Another choice to be made is how you will get |
| top of the formation for a terrific view of Costa | | | | about. The Alicente and Valencia airports are fairly |
| Blanca. | | | | close by. To get to Calpe, you may ride a bus, |
| If you are not so adventurous, there are plenty | | | | hire a taxi or rent a vehicle. Each of these options |
| of attractions downtown. The Old Town area | | | | are easy to arrange. |
| hosts a summer arts and crafts fair every day | | | | With each of these choices, it is important to |
| except Mondays. You will find many unique | | | | decide what is best for your situation. You may |
| souvenirs here and also support the local | | | | dream of a luxurious spa resort right on the |
| economy. While visiting here, make plans to see | | | | beach, but if your budget doesn't allow it, there |
| the original town walls in the Moorish quarter. The | | | | are many fine, less-expensive places to stay. |
| city was often attacked by pirates and other | | | | Likewise, you may want a rental car for the |
| marauders but these walls withstood them all. You | | | | convenience, but the bus can get you |
| may also see what's left of a Roman villa. | | | | everywhere you want to go. Plus riding the bus |
| To experience the life of the residents here, you | | | | gives you a chance to meet the people of Calpe |
| owe it to yourself to explore the wharf where | | | | up close. |
| the fishing trade takes place. When you see the | | | | As you can see Calpe can be the ideal vacation |
| hard work that goes to bringing seafood to your | | | | spot for you and for your family. Check it out |
| table, you will have a greater appreciation for it | | | | online and make plans to visit soon. |