Villa for sale in Calpe / Calp, Alicante

A house with 180º sea views and views of the Rock of Calpe.

This is a project designed to take advantage of the luminosity and panoramic views of the Mediterranean thanks to the south orientation of the plot.

A construction of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living-dining room with open kitchen, swimming pool and much more will make this project a dream come true.

Beautiful project in the Empedrola neighbourhood: a quiet urbanization, perfectly connected to the centre of Calpe, with all services and amenities just 4 minutes away by car.

Calpe is located on the shores of the Mediterranean, surrounded by a beautiful landscape filled with mountains and vineyards. The town is part of the Marina Alta region in Alicante and has a long history narrated by the remains it preserves, including the Roman baths known as Baños de la Reina (Queen's Baths).

Calpe is also one of the main tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca. The marina, the promenade, and eleven kilometres of coastline marked by cliffs, beaches and coves are some of the attractions. One of the town's symbols is the Rock of Ifach, a large calcareous rock 332 metres high that extends into the sea and gave the town its name. The area has been declared a Nature Reserve due to its botanical, land and faunal diversity.

Refreshing kiosks and equipment-hiring stands for windsurfing boards and jet skis are located along the beaches of La Fossa and Arenal, which have a promenade and offer various services. Among the quiet coves in the bay is Les Bassetes, known for its seabed and crystal-clear waters. Other coves include La Manzanera and Les Urques, popular for sailing and scuba diving.

History and architecture

Calpe was inhabited by many Mediterranean cultures. Iberians, Phoenicians and Romans found a privileged vantage point in this area thanks to the Peñón de Ifach. The present-day town of Calpe was established around the Rock. Its history is reflected in preserved remains, including Baños de la Reina from Roman times. The historic quarter of Calpe is bordered by old walls erected in the 15th century to defend the city against pirate attacks.

The parish church devoted to the Virgin of the Snow dates back to the 15th century and is the only Gothic-Mudejar temple in the Region of Valencia. Two examples of religious architecture are also found in Calpe: the hermitages of La Cometa and San Salvador, both from the 17th century.

The rural tradition of the town is seen in its outskirts, where vineyards alternate with local architecture such as Casa Nova and Pou Salat, the old water supply.

Gastronomy, holidays and the outskirts

Calpe’s traditional gastronomy is mainly based on rice and fish, including Arròs del Senyoret and other rice dishes with beans and turnip. Typical dishes also include octopus casserole and Llauna de Calpe (fish stew). The wines with the Alicante Denomination of Origin are often paired with these delicacies.

The town has a cultural calendar with fiestas and leisure activities, from Carnival to Fallas de San José (March 19), the Bonfires of San Juan (June 24), and the festival of Moors and Christians (October). The local holiday dedicated to the Virgen de las Nieves takes place on August 5.

From Calpe, excursions can be made to other towns on the Costa Blanca such as Denia and Jávea to the north, and the Montgó Nature Reserve, with spectacular cliffs as the mountains descend into the Mediterranean. To the north is Teulada, known for its muscatel vineyards. Altea is known for the blue dome of the church of Virgen del Consuelo, and L’Alfàs del Pi is an inland town that meets the sea on the beach of Albir. Benidorm is also nearby, with excellent beaches and one of the most important tourist destinations in Alicante.