Altea is a municipality that forms part of the province of Alicante where you can enjoy some wonderful scenery in the region the Marina Baja, accompanied by a city centre filled with tones of things to see.
Taking the time to enjoy some rural tourism here is like discovering the Spanish Santorini which is what it’s referred to as thanks to the sea and its blue and white buildings.
In terms of the population there are more than 23,000 people that reside here and that speak Valenciano as well as Spanish. However, in summer this number multiplies due to the sheer amount of people that come thanks to the number of things Altea has on offer: its tourist scene and its location right next to the luxurious Mediterranean sea where you can enjoy the charming beaches.
So, what is there to see? The place has a lovely city like feel that will help you enjoy the best views with every step you take. Its streets cast themselves to the sea making the views breathtaking.
It has a large amount heritage and culture to be discovered from north to south, but what makes it really stand out is the grand church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo which is the main church and is one of the most recognisable landmarks thanks to its impressively decorated domes. In fact, it’s known as the dome of the Mediterranean.
Very close to the church you can find El Fornet which is an old town that, thanks to being located in the most elevated part of the region, has a series of viewpoints that will leave you with your mouth wide open.
There are two main towers: the Tower of Galera (Torre de Galera) which is a named national cultural interest and the Tower of Bellaguarda (Torre de Bellaguarda) that served as a watchtower in the past and is named after the town it’s in and is the oldest in the area.
You also can’t miss out on the orthodox church, which was the first ever one in Spain, the different chapels that decorate its streets and the city council building right in the centre.
So, what is there to see in Altea and roundabout with children? If you’re travelling with your family, one of the best plans to do is hit the Paseo Marítimo which occupies 6km of the coast and where there are lots of charming beaches dotted about.
The most famous beach is Cap Blanch which gets a lot of foot flow like La Rona beach (playa de La Ronda) which is the one closest to the city. If you really want to make the most out of these places visit Altea in summer.
You can get here by car, train or bus as its very well connected among public transport so you can decide how you want to come based on what kind of travel you like most.
Lastly where would you like to stay? Well, here you’ll find the best holiday homes in the community of Valencia and Alicante, so you already know, take advantage to book a rural house in Alteawith charm. Whether you’re looking for a pool, you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you want to bring your pet or you want to stay in a rural hotel in the city centre.
