Altea

Altea is in the Alicante province of Valencia and Murcia.

The hill-top village of Altea is a lovely whitewashed village full of the palm trees and bougainvillea that make these Spanish villages so attractive. The town is relatively unspoilt considering the tourist development that has gone on around it. The church is particularly attractive with its blue dome.

Down below by the pebbled beach is the tourist resort of Altea, a mixture of tourist apartments and fisherman's cottages. Whilst not a sandy beach the coastline here is attractive and the historic town above an added treat.

Altea port

Visit Altea, Spain

The most beautiful building in Altea is its church the Nuestra Senora del Consuelo (Our Lady of Sorrow) with a stunning blue and white domed roof.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrow

The old town is a maze of narrow, cobbled streets, often with a glimpse of the bright blue sea of the harbour below.

There are plenty of bars and restaurants along the sea-front but make sure you dine in the old town at least once during your visit. In the evening the outdoor cafes fill up, the air is warm, there is a view of the sea below and eating al-fresco is very pleasant.

Most of the action takes place down in the harbour area. Here you will find lots of restaurants and bars and Altea's beaches. The beaches are pebbly rather than sandy but offer a good range of water sports.

Places to Visit near Altea

The large resort of Benidorm is 10km away. If you are looking for sandy beaches and a thriving nightlife then Benidorm is worth a visit.