Activities around Calpe
Water sports
Calpe is a water sports paradise and offers windsurfing, diving, snorkelling, jet skiing, kayaking, dinghy sailing, wake boarding and kite surfing.
Sailing
There are ample opportunities for sailing, from dinghy lessons to private yacht hire. We recommend this sailing school.
Diving
Calpe is famous for its marine beauty, especially around the Peñón de Ifach where there are several dive sites: from the shallow shore dive at Pebble Beach, to the beautiful Arches at Los Arcos and all the sites in between.
There is a wide variety of diving excursions and boat trips to nearby islands and coves.
Climbing
Calpe is a popular base for climbing thanks to the Peñón de Ifach and the spectacular mountain ranges. This region offers climbing opportunities from the easy to the severe.
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Mountain biking
The mountain biking around Calpe and within 1 hours drive in the Guadalest Valley and Sierra Aitana is varied and challenging. There are easy rides like the circuit of Guadalest Reservoir (Embalse de Guadalest) and many harder outings which tackle the mountain passes and summits.
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Road cycling
Calpe has a great reputation for cycling thanks to the beautiful Costa Blanca coastline and the spectacular mountain ranges. The road surfaces are near perfect most of the time and on some of the busier roads there is a cycle lane which is about 2m wide so pretty safe.
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Walking
The Montgo National Park offers walking opportunities from the easy to the severe - all with splendid scenery and views.
Horse-riding
Club Hipico Benissa offers a variety of equestrian disciplines on purebred Spanish horses, to students of all levels and abilities with qualified Instructors. http://www.clubhipicobenissa.com
Golf
Golfing on the Costa Blanca is for golfers who appreciate the finer things in life, like easy access to some the world's top courses, impeccable greens and first class facilities.
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Calpe Aventura
Calpe Aventura, a shop in the heart of Calpe, offers many ways to indulge your sense of adventure:
- Explore the amazing views by quad bike
- Getting about town on a scooter
- Splash through waves by jet ski
- Experiencing the adrenaline of paintballing
- Discovering the countryside the 'green' way by bike or horse riding
- Plunging the depths of the Mediterranean with our scuba lessons and diving excursions
- Learning the technique and skill of rock climbing
- Unleashing your need for speed with go-carting
Terra Mitica
Terra Mitica is a Disney style theme park near Benidorm. It offers a magical journey through the five civilisations of the Mediterranean: Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia and The Islands. With spectacular themed shows and roller coaster rides it has many activities to keep the whole family entertained. www.terramiticapark.com/en/
Aqualandia
Aqualandia is a huge water amusement park for adults and children. Many attractions including water slides, swimming pools, river rapids and sunbathing areas. It is twinned with the marine animal park Mundomar, which is immediately next door to Aqualandia, and shares the same free car park. www.aqualandia.net/?lang=en
Mundomar Exotic Animal and Marine Park
Mundomar is a marine and exotic animal park twinned with Aqualandia, where you will find beautiful and exotic marine species such as: flamingos, turtles, sea lions, parrots, penguins and much more. www.mundomar.es/lang/en
Terra Natura
Terra Natura is a new-generation wildlife park where you can discover the "Zooimmersion" experience. contact with animals of America, Asia and Europe. www.terranatura.com/Eng
Aitana safari park
Aitana Safari Park is a "must see" for exotic wild animals in a wonderful natural environment. www.safariaitana.es/