As well as the breathtaking views of Calpe, you may be fortunate enough to see a wide range of bird life, including Bonelli's eagle, Golden oriole and Hoopoe.
The famous Peñón de Ifach
This extraordinary rock formation known as Peñón de Ifach rises from the blue Mediterranean waters of the Bay of Calpe, and is a protected Natural Park.
Hotel SH Ifach
Hotel SH Ifach has a great location only 150 metres from Fossa Beach and a short distance from Calpe’s lively marina, town centre and pretty old town.
Discover the Costa Blanca’s beautiful scenery on foot
Explore the beautiful and mountainous terrain of the Costa Blanca, ascending hillside trails and walking through varied landscapes of cliffs, woodland and rural villages.
This walking programme captures the many aspects of the Costa Blanca - peaceful valleys, spectacular gorges, unspoiled mountain villages and ancient paths. A true walking adventure!
Hotel RH Ifach,
Avenida Juan Carlos I,
03710 Calpe,
Spain
Introduction
The Hotel RH Ifach overlooks the towering the Rock of Ifach.
Accommodation
All 194 contemporary bedrooms have a spacious furnished terrace.
Satellite Television Telephone Hairdryer Fridge Safe Kettle
Food and Drink
Cuisine at the Hotel RH Ifach is international and meals are served in the main buffet-style restaurant on the first floor.
Entertainment
During your stay, enjoy the following programme of activities and entertainment. Some activities may be at an extra charge and activities may change from time to time.
Live music five nights a week
Spanish lessons
Calpe Saturday market
Petanque
There is a miniature golf course, free to use for Saga guests, with a returnable deposit for golf clubs and balls. Golf is available nearby (please ask in resort for details and prices).
Other Hotel Information
The hotel is in the form of a truncated pyramid 15-storeys high, with four lifts serving all floors. There is an outdoor pool with large sun deck. The indoor pool is heated (seasonal). Massage treatments and sauna are available for an extra charge.
Located on level ground about 400 metres from the seafront promenade, the Hotel RH Ifach is conveniently set between the marina and the town of Calpe – once an ancient fishing village. Here you'll find the majority of museums, bars and restaurants; there are plenty of restaurants bordering the resort's dozen or so sandy beaches too. If you like to shop, you'll be impressed by Calpe's busy market too.
Fossa Beach is just a short stroll, while Calpe’s lively marina is 500 metres away, and the old town is one-and-a-half kilometres from the hotel. The local bus stop is 300 metres from the hotel and provides connections to Alicante, Benidorm and the bus station.
Alicante airport is an hour-and-a-half drive away. A train runs between Alicante and Denia and stops at Calpe (bus replacement service until 2020)
Calpe
Calpe stands on the Costa Blanca between Alicante and Denia, and is an attractive mixture of an older town, and a modern beach resort, about two kilometres apart. Inhabited since ancient times, it has an old fishing harbour and a modern marina. As well as the towering rock of Ifach – a protected nature reserved – there are the ruins of the Moorish Castle of Calpe, the Torreó de la Peça defence tower, and an interesting archaeological museum.
Jack has over 20 years' walking experience, having walked extensively throughout the UK and Ireland. In addition, he has walked in the Alps, Calpe, the Himalayas and Atlas Mountains and has completed the 530-mile GR10 traverse of the Pyrenees.
Jack will be accompanied by a local guide who will be the backmarker for your walking party.
The Peñon de Ifach, rising to 330 metres, has been designated a protected nature reserve. The mountain dominates both the village of Calpe and the harbour which lie at its foot. From your hotel, the route of the walk follows the promenade to Calpe harbour. A track and woodland path then lead steadily uphill to a good viewpoint about one-third of the way up the mountain. From this position there are superb panoramic views of the village, harbour and coastline. After returning to sea-level, the route explores the sandy beaches, cliff paths and tiny bays as far north as the picturesque inlet and tiny harbour at Les Basetes. The return route follows the same coastal path and promenade to your hotel.
Starting by an ancient farmhouse on a remote mountain, this walk fulfils the promise of a pretty and peaceful country walk on, for the most part, good paths and tracks with only brief significant uphill and downhill sections. Throughout the route there is a backdrop of dramatic limestone ridges which stand in contrast to the superb rural scenery. A variety of ruined casitas and other historic remains provide links with past agricultural lifestyles. The scenic features include almond groves, abandoned terraces, fields of grape vines, pine woods, virgin mountainside and stands of bamboo.
This walk begins in a typical old mountain village set high amid rugged landscape. There are several significant uphill and downhill sections though none of more than short duration. Much of the earlier part of the route lies along the impressive remains of a Mozarabic trail. The area is renowned for its superb scenery, notably the breathtaking Pasa Tancat. The walk visits the site of an Iberian settlement and a Moorish spring and reservoir together with many attractive areas of both cultivated and abandoned terraces. The route uses many twisting narrow paths, mule ramps and old tracks while offering myriad wonderful views throughout. The final section of the walk takes a tortuous route through the interesting village and its church square.
Sierra Olta is a designated nature reserve. Rising steeply above extensive pine woods, this attractive mountain sits crowned by impressive cliffs supporting an apparent plateau. The route includes a good number of short, significant uphill and downhill sections, mainly on forest trails and mountain paths. The summit area is most interesting, possessing many rocky outcrops which are surrounded by undulating heath land with scattered clusters of contrasting pine trees. Throughout the walk the views of the coastline, the Peñon de Ifach and the towering Sierra Bernia are spectacular. Signs of the resident boar colony are often seen, especially when close to the sole natural spring lying near the summit.
This walk sets out from the tiny village of Fleix and later passes another village, Benimaurell, both of which are perched high upon the side of an awe-inspiring gorge known as the Barranco del Infierno (Gorge of Hell). The river here becomes extremely turbulent when swollen by floods, clearly demonstrating its dramatic name. The route has significant, moderate duration, ascents and descents and uses a series of Moorish zigzag pathways, farm tracks and peaceful lanes, mostly in good repair. Other particular features of this walk include Labaderos, or village washhouses, local fonts, an old water mill and attendant features, extensive mature woodlands and a former leper colony with its imposing surrounding wall. Throughout the walk there are many memorable views to be enjoyed.
Make the most of your holiday with an extra week at the Hotel RH Ifach, and look forward to visiting the Jalon Valley and Denia on two separate half day included excursions. A Saga Host will be resident at the hotel during your extended stay.
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The famous Peñón de Ifach
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All Inclusive
Satellite Television 
Telephone 
Hairdryer 
Fridge 
Safe 
Kettle 
Restaurant 
Bar 
Heated indoor pool 
Outdoor swimming pool 
Sun terrace 
Saga lounge 
Wi-Fi 
Gym 
Jacuzzi 
Sauna 
Massage 
Petanque 
