New builds in Calpe

Calpe (Calp), in the Marina Alta, is recognisable from afar by the Peñón de Ifach, the huge rock that juts into the sea and is a natural park. On one side lie the Arenal-Bol beaches and on the other La Fossa; between the town and the beach are the salt flats, where flamingos are a common sight.

It has a working fishing harbour with its fish market, an old town on the hill and services all year. It is one of the towns on the northern Costa Blanca with the strongest international demand.

New builds fall into two groups: apartment buildings near the beaches, many with views of the Peñón, and villas on the hillsides around the town, with their own plot and sea views. With villas, check how steep the street is and how far it is to the centre, because Calpe is hilly.