Markets and the Calpe Fish Market: Behind the scenes of Mediterranean gastronomy

Start your day with an unhurried walk through the narrow, ancient streets of Calpe, where the morning air is already steeped in the smells of freshly baked bread and strong coffee.

• Family bakeries: These are the true keepers of morning magic. Here you buy a still-hot, crusty baguette, melt-in-your-mouth butter croissants, and traditional Valencian sweets for your first cup of coffee.
• Atmosphere of the moment: Returning with a craft paper bag of pastries to the sun-drenched terrace of your villa and enjoying breakfast to the rhythmic sound of sea waves—the perfect start to a Mediterranean day.

To assemble a flawless picnic basket by the sea or a light evening aperitif, peek into the small farm shops.

• Palette of flavors: Sun-filled tomatoes from local gardens, juice-bursting seasonal fruits, piquant artisanal cheeses, and, of course, premium Iberian jamón with its deep, nutty flavor await you on the counters.
• Atmosphere of the moment: The aesthetics of an unhurried choice, where every tomato and slice of cheese is a work of art by local farmers, created with love for their land.

Every weekday evening, the port of Calpe comes alive. The return of fishing boats with the catch of the day marks the beginning of the traditional fish auction—a spectacle definitely worth seeing.

• Marine treasures: It is here, directly from the fishermen, that chefs and gourmets buy the legendary Calpe red prawn (Gamba Roja), live langoustines, and the freshest fish, marked with the regional quality seal Peix de Calp.
• Atmosphere of the moment: Salty wind, the cries of seagulls, the excitement of bidding, and the absolute certainty that your fish was still swimming in the sea this morning.

Every Saturday, the city streets erupt in colors, aromas, and the lively voices of the traditional weekly market.

• Regional treasures: Stroll between the bustling stalls to find homemade marinated olives, tart capers, thick mountain honey from the Costa Blanca, and fresh citrus fruits.
• Atmosphere of the moment: A colorful and incredibly photogenic immersion into authentic Spanish culture, where sellers know their customers by name.

Cooking ceases to be a routine and becomes pure pleasure when the best ingredients and an inspiring environment are at hand.

• INFTOUR Kitchens: The spacious and meticulously designed kitchens of our apartments and villas are created for gastronomic creativity.
• Atmosphere of the moment: Cooking the freshest catch from the fish market, uncorking a bottle of ice-cold white wine, and enjoying dinner with loved ones is one of the most authentic traditions of Mediterranean hedonism that we wholeheartedly recommend every guest to experience.