Altea Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Altea which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town
Altea showing a bay or harbour, a marina and landscape views

This charming historic town near Benidorm offers a relaxing beachfront with sparkling coves, markets and cafés serving sangria.

Whether you come for the Moorish-influenced food, exhilarating watersports or celebrated Spanish-Christian architecture, you will have plenty to choose from in Altea. This bohemian town is a great place to stay for a few nights or to visit during an explorative daytrip of the Costa Blanca. 

Altea is much quieter than nearby Benidorm and offers a slice of Spanish history and many art galleries. With whitewashed houses perched on a scenic hill and cobbled streets weaving down to the blue Mediterranean Sea, Altea’s streetscape is actually one of its biggest attractions.

Stroll through the town to see heritage buildings and galleries around every corner. In the Poble Antic (Historic Quarter) soaring walls rise to the highest point of the town, the bell tower of the parish church called The Virgin of Consuelo. Explore the labyrinth of streets and catch glimpses of the beach and the distinctive blue-and-white dome of the Our Lady of Solace church. 

Quench your thirst at the several cafés and restaurants that line the city’s best lookout points. Be sure to sample some sangria Altea’s traditional recipe is a delicious combination of wine, fruit and herbs. 

The Altea market in the old town is the place to go for fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. Other local markets near the Altea sports centre sell traditional Spanish dresses in bright colours and have musical stalls, adding to the festive atmosphere. 

The palm tee-lined beach is never far away. Go for a swim or take your pick from the available watersports, from serene paddleboarding to adrenaline-charged wakeboarding. Book a snorkeling or scuba-diving tour to the coastline’s coves to enjoy one of the world’s most lively marine environments.

Altea is only a 15-minute drive northeast of Benidorm by car. The town can also be reached by bus or train. Note that the old town square and wider area around the church is for pedestrians only. Be sure to pack protective footwear and a mat or foldable chair, because Altea’s beach isn’t as sandy as the others on the Costa Blanca.

SH Villa Gadea Hotel

SH Villa Gadea Hotel

5 out of 5
Partida Villa Gadea, 0, Altea, Alicante
The price is ₹22,108 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹22,108
₹24,319 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Altea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (951 reviews)
"Really nice hotel. Has the ‘solid marble feel’ of a high end hotel. That said I almost gave it a 4 star as the location isn’t great, the beach is just stones, and the hotel can seem almost empty. The spa is amazing but the gym could be improved and larger. Food was very good."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

SH Villa Gadea Hotel
Nomad Hotel & Spa Altea

Nomad Hotel & Spa Altea

4.5 out of 5
Carrer Costera dels Matxos 8, Altea
The price is ₹17,749 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹17,749
₹19,523 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Altea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Albir Beach and Aqualandia are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
A perfect place
"I’d like to stay here much more than one day… Maybe the rest of my life ;)"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Nomad Hotel & Spa Altea
Gran H La Marina 1920

Gran H La Marina 1920

3.5 out of 5
Carrer la Mar 100, Altea, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star pension in Altea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Gran H La Must Stay 1920
"Beautiful stay, all the amenities as expected, didn't feel let down by anything. Would highly recommend. Check in is super chill, right next to the bus stop and tram station relieving a lot of stress from travel if you are relying on transport. The hotel is in the perfect place between old town and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Gran H La Marina 1920
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pierre & Vacances Altea Beach - Port

Pierre & Vacances Altea Beach - Port

3 out of 5
Puerto deportivo Luis Campomanes, Altea, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Altea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions La Fossa Beach and Albir Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Only negative is reception hours re key drop off"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Pierre & Vacances Altea Beach - Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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