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Sightseeing
In the ancient town centre, next to the Moorish quarter (Arabal ), we can see the group of monuments comprising the Torreo de la Peca.
Walls on the church known as the Iglesia Vieja are the sole surviving examples of Mudeja-Gothic architecture in the land of Valencia. Bordering the coast on the modern seaside promenade (Paseo Maritimo), the remains of the ancient Roman villa have recently been found which once formed part of the fish factory known as the Banys de la Reina ( the Queen's Bath ). Dominating the bay from the hill is the 18th century hermitage of San Salvador which is contemporary with the heritage Cometa Klause and the fortified Casa Nova on the outskirts of town. Overlooking the Mascarat ravine are the ruins of the Moorish castle of Calpe and dotted over the surrounding countryside are the typical riu-rau country houses, with arched porticos for raisin drying, combined with modern villas and apartment blocks.
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