Nestled within the city of Calpe is a place which locals and tourists fondly call “Old Town”. This area is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination because of it’s of museums and well maintained old-style picturesque streets and town squares which provide a charming contrast to the more modern restaurants and bars that are seen along the area.

Interesting sights in the Old Town include the Forat de la Mar Gateway, an exterior wall surrounding Calpe which was breached in May 1813 when the French Army attacked the city. Further into the old town is the Torreon de la Peca, a tower which served to defend the town. The “la Peca” a piece of artillery, would have been placed in this tower and the tower was named after this armament. Today, the Torreon de la Peca houses two of four Swedish canons which date back to the 18th Century. Of the two canons in the Tower, one was unearthed from Calpe’s port.

The Parish Church of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves is located in the centre of the Old Town. The Parish Church was built between 1973 and 1975 and people flock to the church not only to pay their respects but to admire the intricate stained glass and mosaic murals that decorate the church interior. Next to the Parish Church is the Iglesia Antigua. The Iglesia Antigua (sometimes referred to as Iglesia Vieja) is a small church built in the Gothic-Mudejar style, probably the only church of its kind in the entire region. The edifice was built in the 14th century and first served as a fortress. A century later, it was transformed into a place of worship with its net vault and horse-shoe arches acting as its main features.

Other places of note in the Old Town include the Fisherman’s Square, the Arrabal and several Museums including the Museum of Collections, Museum of Archeology, the Mural Mosaic, and the Festivities Museum. With all these fascinating places all within walking distance from each other, it is no wonder that the Old Town of Calpe is reaping the praise and admiration of members of the local and international community.