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View of AlteaDiego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Altea

Coastal town

Altea is a town and municipality located in the Valencian Community, Spain, on the section of Mediterranean coast called the Costa Blanca.

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At present, the economy of Altea is based on tourism, which started to grow in the 1950s because of its good weather, beaches and the labyrinthine streets with whitewashed house-fronts that characterize the town. Altea is protected on the north by the bluffs of the Serra de Bèrnia, creating an especially mild microclimate. Its seafront esplanade is planted with palms.

The town is notable for being residence of a number of affluent Russian migrants.

Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Village information

Coat of arms of Altea
Province
Alicante
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
24,592
Altitude
21 m
Area (IGN)
36.7 km²
District
Marina Baja
Postcode
03590
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Where to sleep in Altea

29 registered places to stay

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What to see

20 places to explore Altea at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    Los restos del acueducto romano de Altea son los restos de un acueducto, construcción de arquitectura romana antigua, situado en el municipio de Altea, en la comarca de la Marina Baixa de la Comunidad Valenciana.

    AcueductoBien de interés cultural

    Restos del acueducto romano de Altea
    Vicent Serrat Conejero · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    La iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo de Altea (Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, España), es un templo gracioso que tiene rarezas. Tiene su origen en la Edad Moderna, a principios del siglo XVII, cuando se encontraba al lado del castillo que protegía la localidad.

    Iglesia parroquialBien de Relevancia Local

    Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo
    Astronautilus · CC BY 2.0
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    El Templo del Arcángel Miguel (en ruso: Храм Архангела Михаила) es el primer templo de la Iglesia ortodoxa rusa construido en España y en la Península Ibérica. Está ubicado en la urbanización Altea Hills, Altea, provincia de Alicante.

    Iglesia ortodoxa rusa

    Templo del Arcángel Miguel
    Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Torre defensivaBien de interés cultural

    Torre de Bellaguarda
    Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    MurallaBien de interés cultural

    Murallas renacentistas de Altea
    Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Torre de vigilancia costeraBien de interés cultural

    Torre de la Galera
    Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Ciudad fortificadaBien de interés cultural

    Conjunto Histórico del Baluarte y Recinto Renacentista de la Villa de Altea
    Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    8.

    Balsa de aguaBien inmueble de Etnología

    Balsa de Riego de Sogay
    B25es · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    IglesiaBien de Relevancia Local

    Iglesia de San Francisco
    KRLS · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    IglesiaBien de Relevancia Local

    Iglesia de Santa Ana
    B25es · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    LavaderoBien inmueble de Etnología

    Llavador de Garganes
    19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Conjunto de estructuras o edificiosBien inmueble de Etnología

    Molineta y Balsa de Casa Selesa
    B25es · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Cueva con arte prehistóricoBien de interés cultural

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    El Museo del Mar de Altea se encuentra en Altea, Alicante, España. Es un lugar donde se comprende la enorme vinculación histórica de los alteanos con el mar a través de su aprovechamiento y conocimiento.

    Museo marítimo

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    Monasterio

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    Yacimiento

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    Iglesia

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    Yacimiento

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    Cueva

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    Cueva

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

8 plans to experience Altea on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: El Camí IT5TR1 El Camí del Sud: de Dénia a Castelló de la Plana

Hiking: PR-CV 48 · Camí del Fort

Hiking: PR-CV 7 · Volta a Bèrnia

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Water

2 activities

Platja de Cap Blanc

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Platja de l'Espigó

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Guided activities in Altea (Civitatis)

Wineries

1 activity

Bodega SHIRAZ Wine & Gastrobar

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Guided activities in Altea (Civitatis)

Climbing

1 activity

Climbing

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Guided activities in Altea (Civitatis)

Street market

1 activity

Street market (Mondays and Saturdays)

Getting there

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Altea

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodega SHIRAZ Wine & Gastrobar · in the village · 8 within 15 kmGetting there
  • DivingNORAY SPORT - Buceo y pesca · in the village · 9 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya del Bol · in the village · 43 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto de Altea · in the village · 10 within 20 kmGetting there
  • GolfAltea Club de Golf · in the village · 6 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingVia ferrata Albir · 4.3 km away, in Alfàs del Pi (l') · 47 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVia ferrata Albir · 4.3 km away, in Alfàs del Pi (l') · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingCentro Ecuestre Sierra Helada · 5.4 km away, in Alfàs del Pi (l')Getting there
  • Adventure parksTirolinasGo Alicante Forestal Park · 7.1 km away, in Nucia (la) · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksAqualandia · 7.7 km away, in Benidorm · 2 within 25 kmGetting there