Peñón de Ifach Natural Park

Alicante-Alacant
Calp

It is located in the municipality of Calp, in the Marina Alta region. El Penyal is formed by a limestone mass 332 metres high.

This natural park is connected to land by a sandy isthmus. Near this natural area is the Saladar wetland, which has been transformed into salt flats and is currently in disuse.

Peñón de Ifach Natural Park

Penyal d'Ifac Visitor Centre

C/ Illa de Formentera, s/n

03710  Calp, Alicante - Alacant  (Region of Valencia)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:53.3 hectares Email:ifac_cma@gva.es Tel.:+34 679 195 912 Tel.:+34 965 837 596 Tel.:+34 965 693 300 Website:Peñón de Ifach Natural Park Website:Peñón de Ifach Natural Park
Useful information

What you need to know

  • Cultural information

    In Calpe, you can admire various buildings of cultural interest, such as the Torreón de la Peça, the Hermitage of San Salvador, the Roman ruins of the Baños de la Reina and the Hermitage of la Cometa.

  • Environmental information

    The flora is characterised by shrubby vegetation, dotted with Aleppo pine.

  • Information for visits

    While access is free to all visitors, it is best to begin your visit at the Information Centre or the Nature Classroom at the entrance to the nature reserve. Access to the rock at night is prohibited, with maximum penalties for violators.