Beaches in Calpe, Spain. On holiday in Calpe and need tips on the best beaches where you and your friends and family can enjoy a great day at the beach? Here we take a look at the 14 best beaches in Calpe in Spain, everything from large beautiful sandy beaches to small quiet coves and bays where you can swim and sunbathe in peace.
Due to the climate in Calpe with around 3180 hours of sunshine, and an average annual temperature of 18 º, and only 44 cloudy days each year, this makes it an ideal destination where you can enjoy the sea.
Calpe on the Costa Blanca offers 13 kilometres of coastline with beautiful beaches and coves, so you can choose from endless beaches with fine golden sand, calm bays, small sandy beaches, coves or pristine boulders of rocks, all recognized for their purity, and water color which is unmistakable turquoise.
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The beaches of Arenal-Bol and La Fossa-Levante in the province of Alicante are seemingly endless sandy urban beaches where you can go for a relaxing walk or enjoy sports and water activities, which are available with a wide range of services and facilities. Calpe also has over 5 km of beautiful cliffs, including the Peñón de Ifach, Toix, and La Manzanera. You will also find beautiful, tranquil coves shaped by wind and sea surrounded by vegetation, such as El Penyal, Les Bassetes, and El Racó, magical places where diving, fishing and sailing become an unforgettable experience.
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The 14 best beaches in Calpe
Calpe has like the rest of the beaches of Alicante province offers a variety of beautiful beaches, including the two largest beaches of Playa Levante (La Fossa) and Playa Del Arenal (Bol) where you can relax, play with the kids, or enjoy a variety of activities and sports. Several of the beaches in Calpe have blue flag status, and are among the best in Europe.
The most popular coves in Calpe are Playa Del Cantal Roig by the harbor, and Playa del Puerto Blanco. If you want a large open city beach, nice sandy beach with toys for the kids and good infrastructure and services, then your beach is the 1200 meter long “Arenal-Bol” or “Playa de la Fossa” just north of the mountain “Penyon d’Ifac »With its 950 meters. It is the two largest beaches in Calpe with the promenade, restaurants and shops directly behind.
#1 Playa Levante / La Fossa i Calpe
This beach is located in the large bay between Purla de Basseles and El Peñon de Ifach (Calpe Cliff), and is one of the most popular beaches in Calpe. This is a beach with fine sand, with all service facilities. Here is a paseo with restaurants, shops and ice cream parlors. During the summer months, there are ramps for people with reduced mobility. Since 2004, the beach has received a “Q” for good quality.
Beach info about Playa Levante / La Fossa in Calpe
Beach length: 950m
Average beach width: 40m
Type of sand: Fine sand
Type of water: Calm
Attendance level: High
Awards: Blue Flag
#2 Cantal Roig in Calpe
This is a small beach in the center of Calpe south of the fishing port. Fine-grained sand. There are also remains of the Queen’s Baths (Baños de la Reina), valuable archaeological excavations. While sunbathing on Cantal Roig beach, watch boats arrive at the harbor at the end of the day, experience fish auctions, or sample local cuisine at nearby restaurants.
Beach info Cantal Roig
Beach length: 200m
Average beach width: 15m
Attendance level: High
Type of sand: Fine sand
Type of water: Calm
Awards: Blue Flag
#3 Cove of Morelló
An urban bay with a landscape that will take you back in time. Cove of Morelló is a small bay with fine sand located on Paseo Marítimo Infanta Elena. The beach got its name because of its location next to the tower from the 19th century called Torre Molí or del Morello. The area is known as Baños de la Reina, a collection of structures from Roman times that houses an old farm.
Beach info Cove of Morelló
Location: Paseo Marítimo Infanta Elena
Length: 60 m
Type of sand: Fine sand
Type of water: Calm
#4 Calalga
You can access this bay from the ramp at the end of the La Fossa-Levante promenade. The remnants of underwater vegetation accumulate on the rocks, which guarantees that its depths are fresh and full of life.
Next to Calalga park, you will find peace if you want a day of swimming and sunbathing.
Beach info Calalga
Location: At the end of the northernmost part of Levante beach
Length: 100 m
Type of sand: Fine sand and pebbles
Type of water: Calm and with sea grass
#5 Beach of Mallorquí
A small bay with clear and water between Les Bassetes marina and Cala Calalga. It is accessible via the stairs from the Voramar trail. From the bay you have a beautiful view of the north side of the Peñón de Ifach. The place is suitable for diving and fishing.
Beach info Beach of Mallorquí
Location: North of the Calpe coast, just before Les Bassetes marina. Access from the Voramar Calaga trail.
Length: 30 m.
Width: 5 m.
Type of sand: Sand and stone
Type of water: Calm
#6 Beach of Penyal
This small natural bay with clear water is ideal for scuba diving, fishing, and mooring the boat. It is a quiet place where nature is the main character. Accessible via a small path on the north side of the Peñón de Ifach
Beach info Beach of Penyal
Length: 100 m
Type of sand: Rocky
Type of water: Calm
#7 El Racó
A small closed gravel bay at the southern end of Calpe harbor and located at the foot of Peñon de Ifach. Paseo ecológico Princesa de Asturias eco stien begins here. The place is suitable for diving and fishing. Here you will find an underwater trail for divers, the only one in Valencia, with signal panels on buoys and informative signs about animal and plant species. You can learn even more by visiting the exhibition and an audiovisual presentation at IMEDMAR, located in the old fish market.
Beach info El Racó
Location: Behind Peñón de Ifach. Access from the fishing port and the Paseo Ecológico.
Length: 70 m
Type of sand: Gravel
Type of water: Calm
#8 Cala Gasparet
This small and quiet natural bay of gravel and pebbles can only be reached by boat, and has the extensive silhouette of the Sierra de Toix in the background. The place is well suited for diving and fishing.
Beach info Cala Gasparet
Location: South of Calpe. Only accessible from the sea
Length: 40 m
Type of sand: Gravel
Type of water: Calm
#9 La Manzanera
A seductive setting where you can relax next to a natural amphitheater carved by the sea while enjoying the views of buildings designed by architect Ricardo Bofill, who modeled on the advanced architecture of the 70s due to its color and geometric conception .
Beach info La Manzanera
Location: Near Puerto Blanco marina
Length: 100 m
Type of sand: Coarse sand and pebbles
Type of water: Calm with sea grass.
#10 Les Bassetes
A quiet cove is located next to Bassete’s marina, well suited for diving and fishing. The place offers an unusual view of the Peñón de Ifach.
Beach info Les Bassetes
Location: Les Bassetes marina
Length: 70 m.
Width: 5 m.
Type of sand: Gravel and stone
Type of water: Calm
#11 Les Urques
En vik som ligger på den sørlige kysten av Calpe, som kan nås fra Puerto Blanco marina.
Strand info Les Urques
Sted: Sør for Calpe. Tilgang fra Puerto Blanco marina
Lengde: 100 m
Type sand: Grus
Type farvann: Rolig og med sjøgress.
#12 Arenal-Bol
One of the most popular beaches in Calpe, Arenal-Bol has over a kilometer of fine golden sand and clear water, dotted with small palm trees that give this urban beach a special look. Enjoy the thriving promenade that offers a large selection of services, restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, and shops of all kinds in a very clean and comfortable environment.
Beach info Arenal-Bol
Location: Calpe urban area
Length: 1,200 m
Type of sand: Fine sand
Type of water: Calm
Awards: Blue Flag
#13 Puerto Blanco
A small pebble and sandy beach, located at the north end of Puerto Blanco marina. This beach has an important diving center where you can plan various dives.
Beach info Puerto Blanco
Location: Near Puerto Blanco marina
Length: 100 m
Type of sand: Coarse sand and pebbles
Type of water: Calm and with sea grass
#14 Cala el Colleo
This beach south of Calpe is located in a unique natural area and is only accessible from the sea. The place is especially recommended for diving and fishing.
Beach info Cala El Colleo
Location: South of Calpe. Only accessible from the sea
Length: 70 m
Type of sand: Gravel
Type of water: Calm