Under the attentive gaze of the highest cliff on the Mediterranean, the Peñón de Ifach, Calp has grown on both sides of the Great Rock, symbol and image of the Costa Blanca It has been a tourist destination since the 30s due, especially, to the quality of its beatches,
their fine sand and the cleanliness of their waters. The municipality
preserves vestiges of the past in its old town, and curiosities such as
the ruins of the Baños de la Reina, and some abandoned salt mines. Its
fishing port is full of vitality, where restaurants serve the local fish
and seafood. Probable the most mountainous area of the Costa Blanca, with views of the Sierra Helada, the Puig Campana , the Sierra Bernia and the impressive Peñon de Ifach. The Peñon is 332 metres high, is an official nature park and was an important navigational aid for sailors.
At
the beginning of the century a tunnel was made in the north east of the
rock that allows people to climb to its peak. Nestled at the base of
the Peñon is the fishing port where fishermen bring their daily catch to
be auctioned at the fish market or to supply the many fish restaurants
around the area.
During your trip you will be able to see the cliffs and villages of Albir and Altea.
This excursion depends on favourable weather conditions.
