What to do in Calpe with kids?

What to do in Calpe with children is something that all families wonder when planning a visit to Calpe, and it’s very easy to answer! Calpe and its surroundings feature endless resources for family enjoyment that are sure to delight the little ones at home, often the most demanding!

5 Things to Do in Calpe with Kids

Besides swimming, sunbathing, and playing on the beach. In this post, we share 5 ideas for activities in Calpe with children, grab paper and pen, you’ll love them!

Enjoying nature

The Costa Blanca offers a unique natural environment to discover with the little ones at home. If you go to Calpe with children, we recommend the excursion to Peñón d’Ifach, to the interpretive center if they are very young or to the tunnel if they are a bit older. There, they can observe many birds, plants, and flowers and enjoy the views. Additionally, it is one of the things to see in Calpe that you must visit without fail.

Another unique place to discover with children in Calpe is the site of Los Baños de la Reina, Roman fish farms where the pools and walls still remain. Bathing in the area is allowed, and the structure makes it almost wave- and current-free, perfect for the little ones. Just don’t forget suitable shoes for the rocks!

The salt flats in turn, can also be an ideal place for an afternoon walk to discover all the birds that live there — over 170 species!

Near Calpe, in Callosa just 20 minutes away, you’ll find Las Fuentes del Algar, a series of natural pools and waterfalls perfect for cooling off in summer.

Discovering traditions

Calpe, like many municipalities on the Costa Blanca, is full of traditions. One of the most curious and surprising for both adults and children alike is the fish auction at the Fish Market. It takes place all year from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. when the boats return from fishing, with an entry fee of €1.

On the other hand, very close to Calpe, in Xaló, awaits you the Mercat de la Terra. It is held every Saturday of the month, and besides showcasing and selling all kinds of typical and artisanal regional products, there are activities for the little ones related to nature and others for the rest. Other activities include storytelling sessions, traditional games, craft workshops, and many more surprises. Take a look!

Summer attractions

Every summer in Calpe, the Artisans Fair is a common event, held in the city center. While crafts may not interest the smallest visitors, children will enjoy the craft workshops organized for them.

Also, fairground rides in the late afternoon are quite popular. Carousels, the witch train, or bouncy castles will ensure a wonderful time.

Check the exact dates and schedules each year!

Practicing water sports

Water sports can also be suitable for the whole family! In Calpe, you will find many companies specialized in water sports. They all offer a wide variety of options, so choose those that best suit the age and preferences of your kids. Some good options typically include paddle surfing, snorkeling, banana boat, or even renting a boat to explore Calpe’s most surprising coves and landscapes. It’s possible to reach the best coves of Calpe with paddles!

Visiting nearby amusement parks

The great thing about amusement parks is that they appeal equally to adults and children, making it a perfect plan for family fun in Calpe. Very close to Calpe, you’ll find amusement and entertainment parks like the following.

Aquatic parks

Water parks are the best way to cool off and have fun — the perfect plan during the summer months! Very close to Calpe, there are two water parks, both in Benidorm: Aqualandia and Aqua Natura.

Aqualandia is one of the largest water parks in Europe, with over 20 attractions for all ages, including the highest water slide in Europe and the tallest capsule slide in the world. Ticket prices start from €20, but you’ll always find discounts or special prices, for example, by purchasing tickets online.

Similarly, Aqua Natura also offers plenty of attractions for the whole family, including slides for group rides. But the best part is that Aqua Natura features a mermaid school, where, guided by specialized instructors in synchronized and artistic swimming, you'll learn to swim with a monofin and become a little merman or mermaid. Of course, you’ll get your makeup and hairstyle done for the occasion beforehand.

Theme and adventure parks

If water attractions aren’t your thing, Calpe also has theme and adventure parks.

In Benidorm, you’ll find a theme park based on Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean: Greece, Rome, Egypt, and also Iberia. Roller coasters, laser guns, rapids, canal rides, small cars, or Ferris wheels... all with attractions for all ages! It’s Terra Mítica. If, instead, you prefer a closer contact with nature, in La Nucía, you can visit Tirolinas Go!. This is an adventure park with zip lines, cargo nets, and high circuits, all totally safe thanks to harnesses that attach you to the trees and rides. Overall, the park has 70 games and 10 zip lines, the longest being 300 meters. It includes a kids' and families' zone as well as a more challenging circuit for teenagers and adults seeking more excitement.

Zoological parks

Holidays are also a great time to continue learning and discovering the world around us. That’s why visiting zoos and aquariums in Benidorm is an excellent plan with children.

Thus, we find Terranatura, a zoo that gathers all kinds of species, including endangered ones, divided by continents so that we can explore the world. Tigers, elephants, snakes, lions, toucans... Ready to unleash your inner explorer?

Also in Benidorm, you will find Mundomar, a zoo with mammals, birds, and reptiles, with particular attention to marine mammals. The park is focused specifically on children, and therefore, their interaction with animals goes beyond shows. The aim is for them to interact with the animals to learn, respect, and love nature.

Enjoy Calpe with children

Now that you have plenty of ideas for a vacation in Calpe, especially with the little ones. Do you have any other suggestions? We’d love to hear them!