There are plenty of amazing things to do in Altea and also in the area around Altea you can discover several enchanting attractions. The old town already offers a lot of places to visit, but there are also brilliant excursion destinations in the area surrounding the holiday resort. Here are the most beautiful attractions summarized at a glance.The Old Town of Altea
The charming old town of Altea is the heart of the coastal town and for sure one of the most important places to visit in the region. A walk through the beautiful little streets up to the charming church square – the “Plaza de la Iglesia” – is almost a must do on every trip. Unique is here the scenery with the many white town houses which are characteristic for Altea.
On a walk through the narrow cobblestone streets, you will discover something beautiful behind every corner. You can do some shopping in one of the many handcraft’s shops, there are plenty of good restaurants and always amazing viewpoints from which you will enjoy a breathtaking coastal view.
Altea Viewpoints
Since the old town is located on a hill, on the way up you will pass numerous beautiful viewpoints. From there you will enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and over to Benidorm, to the Sierra Helada Natural Park and to Calpe. Particularly recommended, regardless of the whether during the day or at night, is the viewpoint Mirador de la Plaza de la Iglesia near the church square.
Beach Promenade
Just below the old town and next to the beaches is a picturesque, palm-lined 2 km long promenade, which forms the tourist center of Altea. Along the coast restaurants, cozy cafés and tapas bars are lined up and invite you to come in.
Marina Greenwich
One of the best things to do in Altea is to visit the Marina Greenwich, which is unique to this port because of its location directly on the prime meridian, which is said to have a longitude of 0°. During a walk you will spot many expensive luxury yachts, you can treat yourself to a coffee in one of the numerous harbor-restaurants, or relax at the nearby Mascarat beaches.
Natural Park
Another brilliant attraction in Altea is the beautiful Sierra Helada Natural Park. The more than 400 meters high cliffs are the highest on the Spanish east coast and therefore a highlight of spectacular coastal walks. A must do for all hikers and nature lovers!
Altea Beaches
Altea is well known for its many wonderful beaches. Especially the large city beaches are popular here, such as the beaches Playa la Roda, Nueva Playa De Altea and Platja de l’Espigó – all of them picturesque pebble beaches with top water quality. But also in the vicinity there are beautiful bays and bathing spots, such as the Mascarat Bay or the beautiful beach Albir. Here are the most beautiful beaches of Altea, summarized at a glance:
Beach Playa la Roda
Beach Nueva Playa de Altea
Beach Platja de l’Espigó
Beach Platja del Cap Negret
Beach Platja Mascarat & Cala El Collao
Excursions from Altea
Altea is located in the Alicante region, which is famous for its many wonderful things that you can do. During a holiday you should definitely take a trip to Calpe, where you will admire beautiful beaches, the imposing mountain Ifach and the flamingos, which are resident there.
Just 10 kilometers from Altea is Benidorm, a huge holiday resort with immense skyscrapers, a lively nightlife and one amusement park after another. Definitely a town that’s worth visiting!
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