Arrival guide
Getting to Casa Toro in Calpe Old Town.
Plan the practical bit before the holiday starts: airports, Beniconnect transfers, driving routes, parking backup, taxis, buses, luggage and first-day arrival rhythm.
Before you travel
Choose the arrival style that matches your stay.
Casa Toro works well for guests who want walkable Old Town evenings, so the question is not simply whether to hire a car. It is whether your arrival, luggage, supermarket plans, coves and day trips make a car worthwhile.
If you mainly want beach walks, restaurants, terrace time and Calpe Old Town, you can plan a lower-car stay. If you want flexible airport timing, inland villages, coves and bigger grocery runs, a car gives you more freedom.
- Simple arrival: taxi, private transfer or Beniconnect airport shuttle, then use Calpe on foot.
- Flexible arrival: hire car for airport timing, shopping and day trips.
- Low-car stay: combine walking, taxis and public transport where timings suit your dates.
AirportsAlicante or Valencia
Alicante is usually the most straightforward airport for Calpe. Valencia can also work, especially when flight times or fares are better.
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Airport transfersBeniconnect to Calpe
Beniconnect operates shared airport shuttles and private transfers from Alicante and Valencia airports directly to Calpe. A private transfer is generally the fastest option and is the practical choice for late-flight arrivals or departures. The local stop is listed as Rc Salon Juegos, formerly Cruz Roja / Red Cross Calpe.
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DrivingArrive calmly in the Old Town
Historic streets can feel tighter than resort roads. Use navigation for the area, then follow final arrival guidance and avoid rushing the last few minutes.
Without a carTaxis, buses and walking
Calpe Old Town, restaurants, cafes, Arenal-Bol and the promenade are practical on foot for many guests once you have arrived.
Arrival checklist
What to confirm before your travel day.
Use this as the practical checklist before flights, transfers or the drive down the coast.
DetailWhy it mattersBest next step
Airport choiceAlicante is usually easiest, but Valencia may suit some flights.Compare arrival times, transfer costs and car-hire options in Calpe.
Beniconnect transferShared shuttles and private transfers run from Alicante and Valencia airports to Calpe.Search for the Calpe stop named Rc Salon Juegos, formerly Cruz Roja / Red Cross Calpe.
Late flightsA private transfer is generally the fastest Beniconnect option and can accommodate late arrivals or departures.Book it in advance for your flight time.
Return pick-upBeniconnect guests typically need to call to confirm their return pick-up time.Do this at least 24 hours before departure.
Local supportThe local Red Cross / Cruz Roja building can help as an on-the-ground reference point.Calle Maria Jorro, nº1, local 10, Calp.
Parking planOld Town stays are walkable, but arrival parking varies by date and season.Have a backup parking option before you set off.
LuggageTownhouse and Old Town arrivals are easier when bags are manageable.Pack with stairs, streets and first-day timing in mind.
First shopLarge supermarket runs are easier by car or taxi.Decide whether to shop en route or locally after arrival.
Check-in detailsArrival instructions can be date-specific.Confirm the latest details before travelling.
Low-car planning
Not sure whether to hire a car?
Use the car-free guide to decide what you can comfortably do on foot, when taxis make sense, and when a car is worth having for coves or day trips.
Read the car-free Calpe guide → Open the booking checklist →