Holidays in Altea – Charming picturesque Costa Blanca resort
Altea holidays are based in one of the prettiest and most charming resorts on the Costa Blanca. Altea is a small beach resort and hill town with an excellent mild climate, 25 miles north of Alicante and 10 miles north of Benidorm. Holidays in Altea feature an attractive small town overlooking a beautiful bay surrounded by striking mountainous countryside and fertile farmland. Holidays in Altea soon fall into the relaxed atmosphere of a town that retains considerable Mediterranean character with its old streets, squares and attractive harbour. Holidays in Altea offer an attractive choice of relaxing locations and plenty of beaches. The old town has a superb hilltop position, a famous blue-domed church and fine sea views. It is a great place to wander among flower-decked whitewashed houses in narrow cobbled lanes, discovering charming little plazas, craft shops, artist’s studios and appealing bars and restaurants. Holidays in Altea also tend to focus on the seafront promenade and the attractive harbour area with another selection of animated waterfront bars and restaurants.
Altea holidays – A selection of beaches and intimate coves
Holidays in Altea offer around 3 miles of accessible beaches and coves. Altea beaches include the mile-long Cap Negret beach which continues into La Roda beach. Cap Blanc is another popular Altea beach. Altea holidays could include the short trip to Pueblo Macarat beach near the marina, a favourite spot for scuba diving. Other beaches near Altea include the small coves of La Solsida, La Barreta and La Galera, Playa de L’Olla near Altea la Vella, the beaches around the family resort of Calpe to the north, and the lively beach and promenade at Albir beach to the south. Holidays in Altea offer plenty of watersports from two different centres, including diving, windsurfing, fishing, sailing and boat trips. Golf fans will enjoy Althea’s Don Gayo course.
Altea holidays – Explore a lovely mountainous region
Spain holidays in Altea offer a charmingly atmospheric and relaxing base for exploring a varied stretch of Mediterranean coastline and a striking mountainous region known for its citrus trees and beauty spots like the Jalon Valley and the fountains of Algar. Visit charming inland mountain villages like La Nucia and the beautiful clifftop village of Guadalest. Children on holiday in Altea will enjoy excursions to the Aqualandia water park, the Vergel Safari Park, the animal water park of Mundomar, and the attractions at Tierra Mitica, one of Spain’s most important theme parks.
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