Altea, on the Costa Blanca, has a truly genuine atmosphere. The village has kept the characteristics of a typical spanish pueblo with the old town perched high up on a hill and its narrow streets running along whitewashed houses, small shops and restaurants.
Fishermen, artists and quality tourists from around Europe meet in this pretty little town with its own well kept sandy beach, rocky bays and coves. Good cuisine is otherwise well represented on the beachwalk.
Altea, with the old town on top overlooking the mediterranean sea:
The harbour in Altea, home of many sports- and sailingboats:
The beach in Altea is partly made up of sand for playing and sports…
…and white pebble stones by the waterfront.
Thereby the name “Costa Blanca” for this coastal part of Spain.
Altea seen from the neighbouring beach in Albir:
Viewpoint with the Calpe-cliff in the background:
The beach-walk:
The old town of Altea:
While downtown Altea offers all sorts of modern shopping facilitys, the old town alleys are full of small shops selling art, fashion and handicraft.
It is easy to reach Altea – 45 min from Alicante international airport, 60 min from Valencia. Train and national buses stop 3 min walk away from the apartment. Once in Altea, everything is within walking distance or why not try one of the communal “rent as you go” (cheap) bicycles that can be pick-ed up just in front of the apartment?
Altea has many nice restaurants. We especially recommend a visit to “Xeito” which serves excelent spanish tapas, and has a good selection of spanish beers and wines. It is located in the same building as the apartment, between the rental service office and the local news paper agent:
Within walking distance (15 minutes) and 3 min by car from the apartment, is the tennis club…
…with restaurant and two swimmingpools open for the public (circa 1 euro per person/day):
There is also a playground for the children:
Shopping in Altea and ranges from the local market…
…to trendy stores on main street:
More information about Altea:
“Altea, in the Costa Blanca region of Spain” (from Benidorm Spotlight)
Apartment in Altea 