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Activities around Calpe

normal-Calpe-sailingWater 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.

diving2Diving

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 cycleRoad 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 RidingHorse-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:

  • quad biking calpeExplore 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/

waterpark calpeAqualandia

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/