Looking for plans this month? Calpe is buzzing with culture, music, and outdoor leisure. Here are the highlights you won’t want to miss:
Street market (Rastro): Wednesdays, 9:00h to 14:00h, in the new parking lot between Av. País Valencià and Av. Rumanía.
Weekly market: Saturdays, 8:00h to 14:00h. Fruit and vegetables at Parking Casco Antiguo; clothing and accessories on Av. Rumanía.
Craft market: Monday to Sunday, 18:00h to 1:00h, at Plaza Mediterráneo and Calle Alemania.
Museums: Visit the Museum of History and Archaeology, the Collectors’ Museum, and the Contemporary Art Gallery. Free entry (Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00h–13:00h and 18:30h–22:00h).
Exhibitions: Don’t miss “La Huella Romana” at the Collectors’ Museum, Mario Roig Vidal’s work at the Ayuntament Vell, and “Joies i Figures” by Salvador Mollà at the Casa de Cultura.
Concerts: A full lineup with the Chamber Orchestra of Cologne (day 7), “La Máquina del Tiempo” (day 8), and much more at the Casa de Cultura Auditorium.
Outdoor plans: Enjoy cinema on the beaches of the Fossa and the Arenal, free concerts in Plaza de la Villa, and itinerant performances.
Guided tours: Free visits to the buildings by Ricardo Bofill, the Baths of the Queen, and theatrical routes through the historic center.
Active leisure: Zumba sessions on the beach, catamaran excursions with Mundo Marino, and rides on the Tourist Train.
Important: To visit the Peñón de Ifach, you must book in advance through the official natural parks website.