Living on Calle de Fora in Calp

Calle Fora (Calle Fora, de) is a short residential street in the historic central area. It is almost level, and traffic arrangements vary from one section to another.

Location and terrain

The street is about 140 m long and runs from east to west. Its elevation ranges from 51.6 to 52.7 m above sea level, with a difference of about 1.2 m. The average gradient is about 1.1%; in terms of its terrain, the street is practically level.

Buildings and street character

There are 30 buildings here, mostly residential. The typical building has two storeys, while the tallest buildings have four.

Road and traffic

Traffic arrangements are mixed: some sections are one-way and others allow two-way traffic; one-way traffic is predominantly eastbound. There are usually two lanes, and in some places only one. The street has a single carriageway with a hard surface—not an unpaved road, but asphalt or another solid surface.

What to keep in mind

The gentle slope does not create any noticeable strain during ordinary walking. Since traffic arrangements vary by section, drivers should check which section the address they need is on.