In the heart of the Costa Blanca you can find Calpe, a city bathed by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, in Alicante, Spain.

There are some remains that determine that there were inhabitants in the region of Calpe in the Prehistoric Era, indeed some remains date back to the Bronze Age. However the Iberians were responsible for the first buildings, which were constructed on the higher grounds.

The Rock of Ifach (meaning “North” in the Phenician tongue) was the impressive natural lookout for the inhabitants that lived in the surrounding areas. Another lookout was the Morro de Toix Mountain, from which the Mascarat Ravine, an essential passage along the coast, could be controlled. The area gained in importance during the Romanisation period of the history of the Iberian Peninsula.

The township’s proximity to the sea favoured marine trade and fish factories. Evidence of this can be found at the historical site, los Baños de la Reina (the Queen’s Baths).

After the Peninsula was conquered by the Arab invaders, they were the first to build a “Castle of Calpe” overlooking the Mascarat Ravine.

When the area was conquered by the Crown of Aragón, the Muslim administration was maintained: small townships set apart and protected by a castle or fortress. Therefore, the inhabitants of the region were dependant upon the Castle of Calpe.

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http://www.unitursa.com
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