The Phoenicians called the Rock of Ifach the Northern Rock to distinguish it from Gibraltar, the Southern Rock, as these were the only spectacular promontories they encountered in their travels to the western shores of the Mediterranean. Ifach is indeed a large rock, measuring 332m in height. Today, it is been transformed into a nature park to protect its unique vegetation and over 300 species of animals, including colonies of sea birds that use it as a nesting area. Located here is a nature school where local carnations and even original Robertonian orchids can be admired. The park itself can be reached up a zigzagging track which is compulsory climbing for anyone anxious to get a panoramic view over the entire Marina Alta coastline.
Mountaineers use the southern face for practice, as it drops straight down to the sea.
For some years running in the summer, Arts and Crafts Fair is been held in the Old Town center of Calpe every day except Mondays. During June to September, the Calle Jos Antonio and the Plaza de Espana will present a lively scene in the evening, not only artists and craftsmen by putting up their stands but there are also workshops and live entertainment as well as an art exhibition. Castillo Conde de Alfaz Return back eight hundred years to the Castle of the Count of Alfaz and enjoy a dinner typical of this age together with the Count. In Alfaz between Altea and Benidorm. A personal garden transformed into cactusland, 1.000 different species of cactus and other succulents, tropical fruit trees, several species of parrots, parakeets, exotic birds and others.