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A thriving, cosmopolitan destination, just moments from Benidorm, Calpe provides the perfect location for the visitor looking for a mix of authentic and home from home in a holiday.

Beautiful beaches, the crystal clear seas of the Med and sparkling golden sands provide the ideal backdrop to laze away the hours in this shimmering city.

Calpe is famed for its jutting rock, Peñon de Ifach, which separates the two main beaches of Playa la Fossa and Playa Cantal Roig.

Sights, sounds and tastes of Spain blend together here to deliver an ideal summertime location for all.

The symbol of the Costa Blanca juts out almost one kilometre into the sea here at Calpe and provides a spectacular viewing point and photo opportunity and can be seen almost everywhere you look.

From the golden sands you can head onto this expanse of rock, now a nature reserve, and explore to your hearts content, even climbing to its peak which stands at 332metres high however this is not for the faint hearted!

But if its beaches you desire then you have found a haven for sun-worshipping.

Here, beach life abounds and holidaymakers flock to the 900m long beach at Playa la Fossa, also known as Playa Levante.

This blue flag beach retains gold status in the local area for its superb facilities. A perfect day's sunbathing can be had here for the whole family and kids can indulge in the special play area.

Across the Penon a swish marina extends onto a smaller and rocky beach called Playa

Cantal Roig and a walk along the Paseo Infanta Elena leads you to a 2000m stretch of golden sands at Playa Arenal-Bol.

Head past some striking Roman influences - a Roman fish farm and Roman baths and you are at the beginning of the pretty old town and main square, Plaza Mayor.

The promenade boasts a multitude of restaurants and eateries which are relished by both Spanish and British tourists. Paella is popular here as are local fish dishes. The Paseo Infanta Cristina is the place to be for drinks, cocktails and some real holiday spirit after dark and the area is well known for its lively and friendly nightlife.

Street markets and traditional produce are found in the old town and the hustle and bustle on a Saturday provides a great chance to people watch over a coffee in the main square.

Look up at the historical buildings leaning over these main Plazas where Moorish architecture can be seen.

If fish takes your fancy an unusual visit can be made La Lonja in the main port of Calpe where a daily fish auction takes place every weekday afternoon at 5pm. For bird watching, head out to the interesting salt flats just inland from Playa Levante which date back to Roman times and are an important location for many species of migrating birds.

This modern resort is a jewel in the Costa Blanca's crown and sparkles like its stunning sea and beautiful beaches. There's plenty on offer here for everyone, whether you are young, have a family or are an older visitor you are guaranteed to find your own special sun-drenched escape in Calpe.