Are you after an exciting beach holiday? Swimming, sun, fishing, luxury! All of this is yours at Calpe , Spain - One of the best European holiday locations.

Calpe , Spain , began as a fishing town and the industry is still doing very well. When your stomach starts grumbling, remember that the seafood in Calpe is some of the best compared to other holiday spots. 

In Spain , Calpe means "rugged, rocky hill". When it comes to holidays in Spain , few beach spots have as many exciting rock formations. If you enjoy nature, visit Penon de Ifach, the smallest national park in Spain . When choosing holiday location, some people look for nature. If you enjoy hiking, Costa Blanca can be seen from the top of the formation. 

Do you prefer civilisation to nature? If you choose this beach holiday, visit downtown Calpe in Spain . Summer arts and craft fairs are held daily in the Old Town area, except Mondays. Visit the town walls that were originally built long ago, in the Moorish quarter. This beach holiday location used to be the target of many pirate attacks. There is a ruined Roman Villa to see as well. 

To get an authentic the feel of the lifestyle when you take your holiday in Calpe , go to the wharf. Here you can see the fishing and the trade, experience the culture and come to appreciate how much work goes into your delicious meals. 

Near Calpe is Benidorm. It hosts a variety of theme parks. There are clubs and restaurants for you to choose from. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the party life in Calpe , Spain , one of the more cultural holiday spots. 

Come to Calpe , Spain for a beach holiday. Unlike some places, there is a price range that will suit every visitor. Be it a simple hotel to sleep at or a fancy resort to lavish luxury, you will find what you're after.  

Decided to visit Calpe , Spain ? Good! Alicante and also Valencia have airports. From here you may take a bus, taxi or rental car to Calpe . 

In Spain , Calpe compares favourably to other holiday locations. This beach holiday has fishing, sun, nature and a very happening social scene, hard to find in many places. Transportation is easy to find and there is accommodation for all price ranges. Why not find out more today? info@holidaycalpe.com 

Best rate for your holiday

It's more important than ever to get the best rate you can. You can "lock in" to a favourable exchange rate between the pound and the euro or dollar by using a prepaid travel card – usually a cheaper way of getting travel money than either buying currency or travellers cheques or using your credit or debit card abroad. 

Two of the best prepaid cards are operated by Fairfax and Caxton FX. Both beat the exchange rate you would get for cash, and you can use them like a debit card (with a pin number) as well as to withdraw cash. 

You can put cash onto your cards online. If you lose your card the provider will replace it for around £10, and you'll get the money that was on the card back. 

Both Caxton and Fairfax offer cards in both euros and dollars. If you want money in any other currency, you can buy a prepaid global card, which will calculate the exchange rate for any currency at the point of use, but will keep the money on the card in sterling. 

For euros or dollars, the price you pay for your currency is paid on the day of loading. If the exchange rate changes after that, you will either gain or lose out. 

There are a few credit and debit cards that are cheaper to use abroad than the prepaid cards, although the difference is not huge. 

Look for cards that do not charge an extra ''load'' when you use them abroad, and do not charge cash withdrawal fees, or interest charges even if you pay off your credit card in full, or impose an extra penalty each time you spend abroad. 

Some of the best include Saga Platinum (for over 50s only), Post Office Platinum, Santander Zero and the Nationwide gold card in Europe. 

However, using these cards means that you are subject to the vagaries of exchange rates while you are on holiday, rather than locking in to rates with a prepaid card. Always check the terms before using any credit or debit card abroad, as most of them could cost you very dear indeed. 

You'll find the worst exchange rates will come from buying currency at the airport or Eurostar terminal. So if you don't feel comfortable heading abroad without some actual cash in your hand, make sure you buy it well in advance.