sábado, 11 de julio de 2020
Calpe and its famous Peñon de Ifach
We continue with the series of different articles on the populations that surround us and in order to extend and briefly reveal some of their characteristics, we continue with Calpe, always symbolized and linked to its famous Peñon de Ifach, in Valencian and officially Calp , is a municipality on the north coast of the province of Alicante, in the Marina Alta region.
Geography
The municipality has numerous many coves and beaches of very good quality. Another notable place is the natural park of the salt flats, from which salt has been extracted in ancient times since Roman times and which currently has a permanent colony of flamingos.
Communication
Through the N-332 national road it connects with Spain and Europe and with the AP-7 motorway with the Benissa exit, nearby municipality (10 km).
History
Since the Bronze Age, passing through Romans, Arabs, Christians and now with the expansion of the phenomenon of mass tourism, Calpe is an image of the mix of cultures and peoples that is reflected in its architecture and the character of its people.
Demography
It has 21,540 inhabitants (INE 2015), of which more than 60% are of foreign nationality.
Economy
It was a population based on agriculture, almonds, raisins and carob beans, fishing and salt extraction, since 1960 it has become a tourist municipality transforming its economy and basing it mainly on tourism.
Weather
The microclimate that Calpe enjoys is summarized in mild temperatures throughout the year and plenty of sun.
Parties
From 3 to 13 August Patron saint festivities in honor of the Virgen de las Nieves.
From October 14 to 16, 2016: Moors and Christians.
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Spain and specifically the Costa Blanca has countless ideal places to buy or invest in your new property. Populations such as Altea, Benissa, Benitachell, Calpe, Javea, Moraira or Denia are among the most demanded and appreciated on our Mediterranean Coast, all close to the beach and enjoying the microclimate that this Spanish region has with its annual average of 18º la turns into an ideal space to live.
We will be happy to guide you and inform you of the details throughout the process, necessary to facilitate the future acquisition of your new property or business as an investment, we offer you the possibility through our multidisciplinary team; architects, technicians, collaborating companies, lawyers, legal advisers, notaries, the construction of your house, reform or maintenance.
The sun, water sports, fishing, Mediterranean diet, golf, incredible places and its people are some of the characteristics that our residents love, you will be able to hear the silence, enjoy our exquisite culinary dishes and see those unique sunrises and sunsets in our region .
Links related to Calpe
Costa Blanca holidays and quality of life
Telephones, addresses and web Marina Alta Town Halls
Properties for sale in Calpe
Apartments and flats for sale Calpe
Houses and villas for sale in Calpe
Plots and land for sale in Calpe
External links
Calpe town hall
Calpe Tourism