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Calpe wins the “Q” award for many of its Tourist Services & Facilities

Calpe wins the “Q” award for many of its Tourist Services & Facilities The Spanish Tourism Quality Institute (ICTE), has awarded 78 new "Q" awards to different services in the sector in recognition of its improvements and after passing the...

Last updated: 25 Jan 2012

10% Discount on Holiday Homes in Calpe with Villas Guzman

10% Discount on Holiday Homes Villas Guzman Now, get a 10% discount until the 31st of December 2011 on all holiday homes for bookings of at least 7 nights. To contact Villas Guzman about this offer, visit their webpage: ...

Last updated: 19 Oct 2011

Summaland Xabia 2011 - International Club Music Festival comes to Javea

The International Club Music Festival 'Summaland' is due to take place at the Arenal Beach in Javea on 29 / 30 July 2011. Tickets for Summaland Xabia 2011 are now available for sale. This renowned festival, which is being held for the third...

Last updated: 09 Jun 2011

Stag Party Packages - Stag Weekends in Benidorm

The Costa Blanca is a popular destination for Stag & Hen Parties , an in particular for Stag Party Weekends in Benidorm. A wide range of activities is available, and Stag Weekend Packages in Benidorm can be booked with reputable travel companies such as...

Last updated: 06 Jun 2011

Calpe Tourism Department announces new i-Phone application at FITUR Show

A delegation consisting of the Mayor Ximo Tur, Beach Councillor, Antonio Romero and Juan Roselló Fitur travelled to FITUR - the Toursim Trade Show - to promote Calpe as a tourist destination. Joining the group were hotel managers and...

Last updated: 25 Jan 2011

The Beaches of Calpe Receive High Rating for Disabled Access & Facilities

A survey has been published to show that 88.21% of people using the special beach areas for those with mobility problems are very satisfied with the facilities provided. There are 2 beaches with special access points - one of Playa de la Fossa, and one on the...

Last updated: 01 Dec 2010

Free Excursions from the Tourism Department of Calpe

The Department of Tourism of Calp will once again offer free guided excursions the festive weekend and "puente" of 6th-8th December. From Friday 3 of December, locals and tourists will be able to participate in anyone of the routes designed by the...

Last updated: 01 Dec 2010

Moors & Christians Fiesta Highlights 2010

Images from the 2010 Moors & Christians Fiesta in Calpe Grand Parade 23 Oct 2010     Battle and Landing - 24 October 2010

Last updated: 24 Oct 2010

Tourist Office Opposite the Salinas is Temporarily Closed

The tourist information bureau in front of the Salinas has been closed temporarily, to carry out work to improve its accessibility. The work that will take two months to complete, are part of the activities that are being financed under FEELS, which is the...

Last updated: 05 Oct 2010

Images from the La Merced Fiestas 2010

Here are some images from the La Merced Fiesta Celebrations, held from 24-26th September:

Last updated: 29 Sep 2010

Calpe Spectacular Fireworks Display

Calpe has enjoyed nearly 2 weeks of fiestas to celebrate the Virgen de las Nieves. The highlights of the Fiesta included a spectacular fireworks display:                       ...

Last updated: 16 Aug 2010

Calpe Hit by August Thunderstorms

Calpe was hit at the end of last week by severe thunderstorms, and a deluge of rain. A total of 50mm of rain fell in the town over a 3 day period, disrupting the fiesta celebrations & the bullrunning. If you have photos or videos of the storm, please send them...

Last updated: 17 Aug 2010

New Town Brochures & Maps Distributed by Department of Tourism

CALPE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM DISTIBUTE TOWN BROCHURES AND MAPS WITHIN THE BUSINESS SECTOR The Department of Tourism has released more than 10,000 new publications on the Town. Guides to the Town, recreational brochures and posters have been distributed among 75...

Last updated: 08 Aug 2010

Perfect monitoring of the beaches of Calpe

The beaches of Calpe are offering the tourists guaranteed security and comfort. There is a team of 31 lifeguards working hard to protect the safety of the thousands of bathers visiting Calpe. Due to the Lifeguards hard work, so far there have been fewer accidents than...

Last updated: 29 Jul 2010

Simulated Rescue at the Playa de la Fossa

Efectivos de Rojuser, the company responsible for the Lifesaving Service on the beaches of Calpe this year, carried out a simulated rescue of a drowning person. The mock rescue was carried out with the participation of the local Police, and the Municipal Department in...

Last updated: 23 Jul 2010

Medical Centre to be set up on Playa Fossa-Levante

For the second consecutive year,  the Denia Department of Health is setting up a Medical Centre on the Levante-Fossa beach. The centre will be manned by a family doctor, a nurse and support staff.  The centre will be open during the...

Last updated: 04 Jul 2010

Work underway to improve Calpe Beaches

Last Tuesday the Valencian Tourism Agency, who are responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and water mechanisms on the beaches, appointed a team of workers to undertake repairs on beaches along the coast. Work has begun with...

Last updated: 01 Jul 2010

Meeting held in Calpe to discuss safety of Bull Running

Government Minister Serafin Castellano held a meeting yesterday in Calpe yesterday to discuss changes that are being implemented this year in relation to Bull Running. The minister was keen to stress that the aim...

Last updated: 01 Jul 2010

Cinema On The Beach

Every Wednesday in July, there will be an Open Air Cinema on the Playa de la Fossa at 10pm: Wednesday 7th July “Alvin and the Chipmunks II” All ages Duration: 88mins Wednesday 14th July  “It’s not so Easy” All ages Duration:...

Last updated: 29 Jun 2010

Craft Fair opens in Calpe Old Town

CRAFT FAIR OPENS IN THE OLD TOWN OF CALPE For the fourteenth year Calpe Old Town boasts a open air craft fair. This year there are 45 stalls selling handmade goods such as shoes, clothing, paintings, sculptures, metalwork, turned wood and crafted leather. Some of the...

Last updated: 20 Jun 2010

Calpe Beaches receive "Q" award

CALPE BEACHES YET AGAIN THE ONLY ONES ON THE MARINA ALTA COAST TO RECEIVE THE “Q” FLAG FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM This week the Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Beaches, Antonio Romera, received flags of quality Tourism the...

Last updated: 17 Jun 2010

Calpe Beaches Awarded Blue Flag & Qualitur Awards

CALPE RECEIVES THREE BLUE FLAGS FOR ITS BEACHES AND FIVE QUALITUR CALPE FLAGS. The Department of Tourism gave the five beaches of Calpe flags for their quality and at the same time three of the beaches were awarded the European Blue flag for their high standard. The...

Last updated: 07 Jun 2010

Free Guided Tours in Calpe

Thursday 3rd June Free Guided Excursion “Snorkelling excursion” Activity in which there will be a small introduction about snorkelling and then we will go to the Penyal cove to practise this activity.  Equipment: goggles, tube, flippers...

Last updated: 02 Jun 2010

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