Altea is a delightful town at the Levantine coast in Alicante. Its strategic location on a hill makes it one of the panoramic sights around the region. It has gentle sloping streets towards the ocean with many towers that are the main trademark of Altea.

The attractive Mediterranean climate creates the best of ambience for a most relaxing holiday in Altea anytime of the year. The spring-like weather at Altea makes it an ideal spot for a total relaxation and rejuvenation holiday choice which has drawn many artists, writers and sculptors for the desired inspiration on their work.

Town beauty

Altea may be a quaint town with many interesting options. The ancient section of El Formet is delightful with typical whitewashed Mediterranean houses that are beautifully decorated with fresh flowers along narrow cobblestoned streets.

There are inspiring observation towers from ancient days which functioned to set post against pirate attacks but many have been left abandoned in recent times. Nevertheless, Altea is famous for the many art galleries due to the influx of artists, painters and sculptors who are inspired by the natural beauty around for their inspired works.

There is no lack of bars, pubs and restaurants to delight the locals and guests with the local cuisine and snacks that easily promotes the traditional Mediterranean ambience of the town.

Famous attractions

Altea has many attractions for the guests coming through even for a short stay. The local fishing port and the nearby marina are interesting spots of visits near the beach promenade. There are plenty of small shops, pubs, cafes, bars and terrace-restaurants to satisfy the gastronomic desires of the tourists and the locals.

One of the best attractions at Altea is its 6 km long coastline with small bays and steep coasts alternating. There are many beaches at Altea with diverse landscapes. La Roda in town is full of pebbles while La Olla has plenty of sand and stones. La Olla means “cooking pot” where a plethora of bars and restaurants ply the coast to whip out delectable food all day long.

Cap Negret is another beach that has dark volcanic pebbles; hence, it is known as the ‘black cape’ beach at Altea. Another pebble beach is El Mascarat that is located close to the town marine.

Cap Blanch is the widest beach found at Altea with white pebbles. It is close to Playa del Albir as a neighbouring municipality.

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