Calp

Description

Calp is a coastal town located in the comarca of Marina Alta, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. The town is located 67 km from the city of Alicante, lying at the foot of the Natural Park of Penyal d`Ifac. The economy of Calp is mainly based on tourism and fishing. Many Iberian, Roman and Arab archeological sites exist in the town, due to its strategic coastal location.Some of the most important monuments in Calp are the ruins of Els banys de la Reina, the Queen`s baths, the flooded salt flats, a bird sanctuary for migratory birds, its Gothic Catholic church and the tower of La Peça, dating from the 18th century.