New Year's day, at the Peñon, Calpe.

New Year's Day - Calpe.

I have to confess that after New Year's Eve, all I wanted to do on New Year's Day ... was nothing...




I compromised by going to Calpe for a stroll around the Peñon. The resort is only about 20 minutes away - so not too bad.

It's a lovely walk, but you have to turn around and come back the way you went in - no problem. The scenery is worth it.

In the end, tired though I was, I was glad we went. Had a couple of drinks at one of the restaurants at the harbour then headed home for a rest....

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End of post - New Year's day, at the Peñon, Calpe.

Is Calpe real or did you make it up for 'Without Reproach'?

• Hi. I've just finished reading your novel, Without Reproach - I thought it very impressive. In it you talked about a place called Calpe. Is it real, or did you make it up? The way you describe it, makes me want to go there sometime.

Hi Pauline. Glad you enjoyed Without Reproach. Yes, for sure Calpe is a real place, it's a local resort and you ought to be able to look it up on your browser.

I live not too far from there. Here's a picture of the place. I've included a couple of other pics as well so you'll understand the area where Without Reproach is set.

The 'Peñon' rock, Calpe.

The village of Jalón

The sierra local to Jalón

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