GETTING THERE

Many low-cost airlines fly to Alicante and Valencia, here is just a few of many: www.easyjet.com, www.bmibaby.com, www.flymonarch.com, www.jet2.com.

We advise to hire a car for the period of your holiday. We can personally recommend www.victoriacars.com or www.doyouspain.com. Major credit cards or cash are acceptable.

Other places of interest

Moraira, Altea, Benidorm, Teulada, Denia, Javea, Murcia
Moraira is a small, charming fishing village. It has undergone a major ‘face lift’ in the past 5 years. It has managed to keep its Spanish charm, yet it is very exclusive.

Eating out & shopping

There are many cafés and restaurants close to both of our properties. Many restaurants have ‘menu del dia’ on offer at lunch time which is usually 3-course meal for a set price of €10 to €20 - very good value for your money. Regarding shopping, there are many small shops spread throughout Calpe, the main shopping street is Avda Gabriel which runs through the town towards The Old town. You will find a few exclusive shops there as well.

Regarding groceries, there are three main supermarkets – Mercadona (fresh seafood everyday), Caprabo and Mas y Mas. There are many small handy shops throughout Calpe but these are usually more expensive.
It is important to remember that you are required to show photo identification when paying with a credit card.

Eating out in Calpe

El Pati – a small and very cosy restaurant – the food is excellent and very reasonably priced – Avde. Gabriel Miro 24, tel 965831784

Steakhouse Calpe - Calle Jardin Tel: 965836610 – always packed so phone to book a table at this German restaurant – you will not be disappointed with the panhouse grill

Casa del Maco - This is an extremely good restaurant, in summer on the terrace the most magnificent view towards Calpe. Set in the hills above Calpe Pou Roig-Lleus, follow road N332 towards Benissa, after small garden centre on left and just before bridge with a left gradient turn, turn left up a small single track road continue for 2k and you will see signs. Well worth the effort. - Tel: 965732842

Café Flandes -C. La Pinta 10 –Unwind with a cappuccino and choose one or two of many delicious cakes and pastries (eat in or take-away)

Coconut bar – Levante beach -a very friendly bar with very nice food, pop in for a delicious hamburger
Puerto Blanco - This is probably one of the best restaurants in Calpe, situated next to the small harbor of La Canuta. Follow sign for Mar y villa (Maryvilla), turn right on small roundabout opposite Guardia, follow road down hill for 1k located at sharp rightbend with harbor in front. - Tel: 965830977

Eating out in Moraira:
Sol y Sombre – elegant restaurant with a great menu and a great french chef
Pescador
Special fresh fish dishes, directly in the Port of Moraira.
C/Castell, Tel: 966 490 616

Le Dauphin - a lovely terrace and wonderful views over the bay of El Portet
C/Puerto St. Cruz Tel: 966 490 432

SPORTS

If you get easily bored on the beach, there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied, such as sailing, scuba diving, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, rock-climbing, golf, hiking, tennis and horse riding.

GOLF TENNIS
Club lfach (9 Loch)
San Jaime (Benissa)
Tel: 96 649 71 14

Club Jávea (9 Loch)
Benitaxell-Jávea, Km. 4 (Jávea)
Tel: 96 579 25 84

Useful Links:

www.infocostablanca.com
www.mundomar.es
www.aqualandia.net
www.terranatura.com