18Located ten kilometers north of Benidorm and fifty kilometers from Alicante, Altea is a small village but there is no shortage in the charm department. Whether you’re heading to Altea for a holiday or just as a break from Benidorm at the weekend, the town is blessed with beautiful natural surroundings and favorable weather throughout all four seasons. Discover more?
Parting company with the nightlife found at Benidorm, Altea offers a quite unique charm of its own: quiet streets where people are still mingling happily enjoying life. The town is famous for its rows of old-fashioned white-painted houses and for the tiny, winding lanes that run between them. Altea is a paradise for artists and musicians the world over, and a dazzling record of culture and historical relics A brief historical note will be helpful here for all these place-names.
One of the most popular attractions in Altea, Nuestra Señora del Consuelo Church is located in the heart of the city. A delight for the eyes, Church Square is surrounded by irregular, bustling narrow streets rich with flowers. In addition, Altea offers a whole host of local and international eateries, art galleries and shops vending antique wares and souvenirs.
Altea’s Old Town, poised atop a mountain, is truly inspiring. From here visitors can take in amazing panoramic views of The Bay and also enjoy the delightful climate. Looking north you can make out the silhouette of part of Calpe, while off to the south stand the tall buildings of Benidorm.
Beaches:
Altea has a number of small beaches and coves. The main beach, La Roda, is near to the Old Town and the Algar River, offering water sports and a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Further up the road Cabo Blanco is a wide expanse of beach which is linked with Albir Beach. It has many places to eat and park for visitors -and vice versa.
Festivals:
Altea puts on a host of exuberant festivals each year, such as Cristo de la Salud, Holy Week (Easter), Santa Ana, and San Roc. And also as part of these events there are traditional songs to be heard, plus fireworks fly free through the night sky–in seemingly endless splendor. What’s more, Altea is plenty market for any institutions sponsoring concerts and competitions like the Certamen Internacional de Altea.
The result is harmonious and fascinating festivals, artistic environment as well as excellent places in which to enjoy the scenic beauty of this region of Spain–Altea offers you a taste of all things.