Altea, Spain

Altea

A whitewashed hilltop old town with a blue-domed church.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Altea

Day 1

  1. MorningClimb up the white lanes to the blue-domed church and its viewpoint.
  2. AfternoonSwim at a pebble beach below the town, or walk the seafront promenade.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town's small squares.

Day 2

Visit the Guadalest castle village or the Algar waterfalls.

What to eat

Arroz a banda and a glass of Moscatel.

Local tips

Make the most of Altea

Beat the crowds

Summer is busy. Spring and autumn are calm and sunny.

Best photo spot

The blue-domed church from the lanes below it, and the old town from the beach.

Getting there

The coastal tram runs from Alicante and Benidorm.

Don't miss nearby

The Guadalest valley, the Algar waterfalls and the Serra Gelada cliffs.

Good to know

The old town is car-free and full of art galleries. The beaches are pebbly.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Altea

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Plan your visit

Getting to Altea

Getting there

  • Alicante Airport (ALC)55 km away
  • Valencia Airport (VLC)105 km away
  • Alicante45 km away
  • Valencia100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Altea: good to know

Is Altea worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and historic old towns. A whitewashed hilltop old town with a blue-domed church.

How many days do you need in Altea?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Altea?

You can visit all year. Summer is busy. Spring and autumn are calm and sunny.

How do you get to Altea?

The nearest airport is Alicante Airport (ALC), about 55 km away. The coastal tram runs from Alicante and Benidorm.

What is there to see near Altea?

Nearby hidden places include Alicante (47 km), Valencia (101 km) and Peñíscola (199 km).

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