Located between
Benidorm
and
Calpe
on the
Costa Blanca,
lies the resort of Altea. Although you won't be impressed by the pebble beach,
you will be impressed by the working port and fishing fleet. Watch the fish
unloaded daily into the busy harbour. The marina is very quaint yet functional.
Altea
has been
caught by
tourism
but only
just. It
has
managed to
retain its
charm and
beauty. There's also a huge international community here with foreigners who have made Altea their home.
Altea can
be reached
via the
busy N332
that runs
south from
Valencia.
The town
makes an
ideal side-step from
Alicante,
Denia
or
Benidorm.
The beaches of Altea
There are 5km of beach in Altea, divided into different areas and the harbour is a popular tourist attraction. There are some wonderful spots to relax on the beaches. Much of the beach consists of soft pebbles.
A visit to
Altea must
start at
the
highest
part of
the town.
From the
Plaza de
Nuestra
Senora del
Consuelo
with its
unique
church,
topped
with blue
tiles,
panoramic
views can
be had.
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Altea is a very attractive place to buy property with a wide range of bargain properties available.
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Altea town
It's easy to understand why Altea became a Bohemian centre for musicians, artists and writers from all over Europe when they first discovered its delights back in the early 1960s. The town is now tailored to the demands of the modern day tourist but still retains that Bohemian air. You'll find a fascinating array of tiny shops offering exquisite local crafts, paintings and gifts. There are top class restaurants where you can enjoy the local seafood and rice dishes as well as some excellent international cuisine.
The impressive new arts centre and concert hall - the Palau Altea Centre d'Arts - provides a wide range of entertainment and cultural activities for the benefit of residents and holidaymakers alike.
Altea marina and port
The marina at Altea is very active and pretty. There are moorings for small pleasure boats and there's lots of free parking.
There's a working fishing fleet in Altea and fresh fish are brought in daily.
Altea can be a wonderful holiday destination if it's peace and quiet you want. You will find eveything you need in the busy town.
If you like sailing then Altea offers calm and clear waters.
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Altea has an excellent range of hotels of all styles and quality. You can see hotels in Altea here. There are sea front hotels, town hotels and rural hotels in Altea.
Campsites in Altea area
Los Lanos Camping, Denia - Tel 965 755 188
Los Patos Camping, Denia- Tel 965 755 293
Los Pino Camping, Denia- Tel 965 782 698
Camping Tolosa, Denia- Tel 965 787 294
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