Recommendations & useful places
Supermarkets
There are various options for food shopping in the neighborhood, all catering to the various tastes of visitors.
MyMercat SolyMar, Av. Gabriel Miró, 36.
Convenient supermarket on the main avenue, Gabriel Miró, with views on the Arenal Beach! Variety of local and international products and good bread. The cafe is facing the Arenal Beach.
6 residents recomanen
Solymar Supermercado Supermarket
36 Av. Gabriel MiróMyMercat SolyMar, Av. Gabriel Miró, 36.
Convenient supermarket on the main avenue, Gabriel Miró, with views on the Arenal Beach! Variety of local and international products and good bread. The cafe is facing the Arenal Beach.
Carrer de la Pau, 26.
Small supermarket conveniently located in the neighborhood.
Dialprix Calpe Supermercado
26 Carrer de la PauCarrer de la Pau, 26.
Small supermarket conveniently located in the neighborhood.
MyMercat, Av. de los Ejércitos Españoles.
New, spacious, great selections, convenient near public parking
mymercat
S/N Av. Ejercito de los EspañolesMyMercat, Av. de los Ejércitos Españoles.
New, spacious, great selections, convenient near public parking
Mercadona, Avinguda Puerto de Santa María, S/N, 03710 Calp, Alicante, Spain
57 residents recomanen
Mercadona
s/n Av. Juan Carlos IMercadona, Avinguda Puerto de Santa María, S/N, 03710 Calp, Alicante, Spain
24hr Supermarket Calpe
5 Carrer MálagaAbierto 24 horas. A 10 min a pie de nuestros apartamentos.
Cafes/breakfast/almuerzos
Cafeseamos
10 Carrer la SantamaríaBreakfast including Eggs Benedict (huevos benedictinos)
Very near the apartment. A good meeting point for coffee or drink on the Avenida Gabriel Miró.
The Coffee Box Calpe
33 Avenida Gabriel MiróVery near the apartment. A good meeting point for coffee or drink on the Avenida Gabriel Miró.
Cafetería FLANDES
10 Carrer la PintaPopular place for coffee, tea, and pastries 🥐
Arte Calpe Restaurant
9 Carrer CorbetaBreakfast and lunch
Desayunos y almuerzos
Restaurants
Multitude of restaurants nearby catering to local, international and adventurous tastes.
Various Calpe restaurants are on the Michelin guide:
Good rice dishes very near the apartment.
Buenos arroces a 5min del piso.
Se recomienda reservar.
Teléfono 865642522 cierra a las 16.30 y vuelve a abrir a las 19,15h
6 residents recomanen
Tu capricho Calpe
Local 19 C. Pintor SorollaGood rice dishes very near the apartment.
Buenos arroces a 5min del piso.
Se recomienda reservar.
Teléfono 865642522 cierra a las 16.30 y vuelve a abrir a las 19,15h
LA GASTROBOTTEGA di Giuseppe
Fantastic location on the Arenal Beach. Great selection of seafood 🦞 , rice dishes, tapas and other specialties.
9 residents recomanen
CAPRI Restaurant & Bar
40 Av. Gabriel MiróFantastic location on the Arenal Beach. Great selection of seafood 🦞 , rice dishes, tapas and other specialties.
Good rice dishes very near the apartment.
Buenos arroces cerca del piso.
18 residents recomanen
Restaurante El Andaluz
s/n Carrer Pintor SorollaGood rice dishes very near the apartment.
Buenos arroces cerca del piso.
Good pizza. Our guests enjoy it. Very close to the apartment! Carrer Pintor Sorolla, 5, 03710 Calp.
8 residents recomanen
Pizzeria La Rusticana
5 Carrer Pintor SorollaGood pizza. Our guests enjoy it. Very close to the apartment! Carrer Pintor Sorolla, 5, 03710 Calp.
Steakhouse with also good rice dishes. Near the Arenal.
Carrer La Niña, 4, 03710 Calpe
7 residents recomanen
Bambero Calpe
4 Calle la NiñaSteakhouse with also good rice dishes. Near the Arenal.
Carrer La Niña, 4, 03710 Calpe
In the old town (pueblo). Best rice dishes in town; authentic atmosphere and hospitality.
Restaurante Casa Florencia
21 Carrer del MarIn the old town (pueblo). Best rice dishes in town; authentic atmosphere and hospitality.
“Steakhouse El
Santo” Also pasta.
Al fresco dining on a lovely street and old house near the church.
Calle de los Torreones, 3, Calpe
8 residents recomanen
Restaurante El Santo
3 Calle Torreones“Steakhouse El
Santo” Also pasta.
Al fresco dining on a lovely street and old house near the church.
Calle de los Torreones, 3, Calpe
RESTAURANTE EL CANTAL
16 C. Isla de FormenteraNear the Peñón. Fresh and good quality.
Sightseeing
Stop in to plan places to see and things to do, including hiking (senderismo), archeological sites and nature preserves.
There are three Tourism offices open during high season:
Calle la Niña, 2, 03710 Calpe
Carrer de Fora, 1, 03710 Calpe
Av de los Ejércitos Españoles, 44, 03710 Calpe
Tourist Info Calpe
44 Av de los Ejércitos EspañolesStop in to plan places to see and things to do, including hiking (senderismo), archeological sites and nature preserves.
There are three Tourism offices open during high season:
Calle la Niña, 2, 03710 Calpe
Carrer de Fora, 1, 03710 Calpe
Av de los Ejércitos Españoles, 44, 03710 Calpe
Calpe Multiaventura
4 C. GibraltarSnorkel, diving, paddle surf, kayak, trekking, etc.
Catamaran tours. Phone or check website for options. +34966423066
www.mundomarino.es/puertos-de-salida/
Mundo Marino Catamaran Calpe
Catamaran tours. Phone or check website for options. +34966423066
www.mundomarino.es/puertos-de-salida/
Visit the iconic buildings of La Manzanera with guided tours; enquire at the Tourism Offices or Calpe website
Cala la Manzanera, 03710 Calp, Alicante, Espanya
Visit the iconic buildings of La Manzanera with guided tours; enquire at the Tourism Offices or Calpe website
Shops/Pharmacy/Post Office
Tiendas, Farmacias, Correos
Farmacia Calpe Online Leticia Calatayud
7 C. la NiñaCalle La Niña, 7
Correos
12 Carrer Pintor SorollaCorreos/Post Office / La Poste: Calle del Pintor Sorolla, 12
Calle La Pinta, 1, Calpe
Para comprar cosas de casa.
To buy things for the house.
También hay uno junto a Mercadona.
Domti Su Compra a Precio Único
Calle La Pinta, 1, Calpe
Para comprar cosas de casa.
To buy things for the house.
También hay uno junto a Mercadona.
International newsstand on Av. Gabriel Miró, 13, Calpe
With sister bookstore on parallel street, C/ de la Pau. Books for all ages including local area photography and cookbooks.
Jacky runs the newsstand and his wife Paqui runs the bookstore.
Librería Papelería Vázquez Such
International newsstand on Av. Gabriel Miró, 13, Calpe
With sister bookstore on parallel street, C/ de la Pau. Books for all ages including local area photography and cookbooks.
Jacky runs the newsstand and his wife Paqui runs the bookstore.
Joyería García
Local jewelry gifts
Service in English, French, German
Carrer Portalet, 4
03710 Calpe
Bank
Located in Plaza del Colon
BBVA
68 Avenida del MediterráneoConvenient location, close to the apartments and SolyMar Supermarket.
Recomanacions sobre la ciutat
Com moure's per aquí
Tourist Train “el trenecito”
Route: Playa Arenal Beach (Plaza Colón) - Playa Levante - Casco antiguo (old town) - back to Playa Arenal Beach/Plaza Colón (during high season only). It functions as hop-on/hop-off for the same day. The tourism office has a seasonal location there as well.
No t'ho perdis
The arrival of the fishing boats at the port in afternoon
A great way to enjoy the day is to have a meal at the fishing port, take a walk along the Playa de Levante, and return to the fishing port to see the fishing boats deliver the catch of the day. The fish sale can also be visited and fresh fish is available for sale.
Costums i cultura
Meals in Spain are later and longer than in rest of Europe
Lunch can range from 1:30pm-4pm and the after-lunch rest break is almost sacred // Dinner can start as late as 9pm // The mid-morning snack “almuerzo” is key to the meals custom and coffee shops and bars offering food can be full all morning! :) // Lunches tend to be the heavier meal // It is common to have a lighter dinner at home such as a grilled meat or fish or eggs and salad or go out for a pizza in the evening. // Rice meals are for lunch only!
Formes d'estalviar
There are plenty of supermarkets
We recommend the MyMercat Sol y Mar on Avenida Gabriel Miró for a varied selection and good service.
Viatjar amb nens
There are water fountains at the beaches to rinse off
They are located by the walkways. There are also first aid stations. // sunhats and sunscreen are of course recommended 😎
Viatjar amb nens
See the info on the Calpe Tourism website
Calpe for families: Calpe for families | Tourist Info Calpe
Frases útils
Spanish common phrases
* ¿Habla inglés? = Do you speak English?
* Buenos días = Good morning
* Buenas tardes = Good afternoon and good evening
* Buenas noches = good night
* Hasta luego = see you later (bye)
* Hasta mañana = see you tomorrow (bye)
* POR FAVOR = PLEASE
* GRACIAS = THANK YOU 😊
* MUCHAS GRACIAS = THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😃
* ¿Dónde está xxx ? = where is?
* ℹ️ Oficina de Turismo = Tourism office
* ℹ️ Información de Turismo = Tourism info
* Farmacia = Pharmacy or Chemist
* Farmacia de guardia = 24hr pharmacy (it may vary! they take turns!)
Costums i cultura
Thank your local team
It is a very appreciated gesture to leave a thank you note or thank you card for your local hosts (the cleaning crew especially appreciate the ‘connection’ as they work “behind the scenes”)