Take a guided tour and discover Calpe’s fishing port
By cuentameunpuerto.com
The experience ‘¡Cuéntame un puerto!’ aims to inform and show visitors Calpe port history and seafaring culture.
From Monday to Friday visitors may choose one of three options listed below to get to know different parts of the port such as the fishermen’s hut, the dock, the ice factory or the recycle station as well as fishing-related activities including the local fish auction.
- ‘El Puerto y la Pesca Artesanal’. Visit the fishermen’s hut and an exhibition of fishing gear, see how local traditional fishing boats arrive and offload the day’s fishing and enjoy a guided tour of the port (morning slots available on request).
- ‘Subasta de Calpe en Vivo’. Visit the fishermen’s hut and an exhibition of fishing gear, see how local traditional fishing boats arrive and offload the day’s fishing and enjoy a guided tour of the port and enjoy an exciting fish auction (winter from 16:00 to 17:30 / summer from 16:30 to 18:00).
- ‘School visits’. An original educational experience for students. Workshops or games organised on demand. Suitable for all school ages (timetable mornings on request).
All visits last around 90 minutes and cost EUR 6 per person (children up to 6 years free of charge and group discounts available).
On request, you may combine your visit with other activities such as the Calpe tourist train, a sailing trip with an instructor or sampling a lovely seafood menu.
