Peñón de Ifach
Penyal d'Ifac
A 332-metre limestone rock rising straight out of the sea at Calpe, with a nature-park trail climbing through a tunnel to the summit, offering views over the coastline.
The Peñón de Ifach is one of the defining landmarks of the Costa Blanca. A huge limestone rock rises from the sea and is connected to Calpe by a narrow sandbar; the whole area is a nature park home to seabirds and endemic plants. The hiking trail starts at the visitor centre and passes through a man-made tunnel, after which climbers must scramble up slippery rock with the help of chains. The round trip takes about 2.5 hours. During peak season, access to the summit requires a free online reservation in advance. Those without plans to climb can enjoy the views from the trail at the foot of the rock and from the beach. It is about 70 km from Alicante.
Opening hours
About 8:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Salinas de Calpe
- Baños de la Reina (Calpe)
- Forat de Bèrnia
- Altea Old Town
- Serra Gelada & Albir Lighthouse Walk
- Algar Waterfalls
- Aqualandia
- Mundomar