Are dogs allowed up the Peñón de Ifach summit trail?▼
No. Per Generalitat Valenciana natural park rules, leashed dogs are permitted only on the base access path up to the visitor centre area, with sweeping views over Calpe bay. Dogs are NOT allowed in the upper tunnel section or on the summit trail above it. The base dog walk takes 45 minutes round-trip and is free. Always verify the day's access notice at the visitor centre, the park can close in high winds or fire-risk days.
Where can my dog swim in Calpe in summer?▼
The main urban beaches (Playa La Fossa, Playa Arenal-Bol) ban dogs from the sand from typically 1 May to 15 October by Ajuntament Calp ordenanza. The unmarked rocky strands between the official coves (around Cala El Racó and Cala Calalga) are a grey area where locals walk leashed dogs at sunrise even in summer, but always verify the current ordenanza on the Ajuntament Calp website first. The closest official year-round dog beach is Platja Canina de Les Deveses in Dénia, 25 km north.
How do I get from Calpe to Alicante airport with a dog?▼
The easiest option is a private taxi from Calpe to ALC (60 km, 50 minutes, around 90 to 110 euros) booked through Radio Taxi Calpe with pet-friendly confirmation. The ALSA Costa Azul coach (1h15) accepts small dogs in closed carriers free and large dogs at the driver's discretion in the hold. The TRAM Línea 9 to Benidorm plus Línea 1 to Alicante is scenic but takes 2h30 with a transfer, only recommended for small dogs in a carrier.