About Altea - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

The city's history dates back to Phoenician times remain here. Altea long time was under the control of the Moors who changed a lot in the city and gave it its name "Altaya". After returning the land to Spanish, and returned to their old name.

City is located in a hilly terrain and view it from the top of Mount Sierra Berna and golf, but not so attractive does the rest of Spain.
Earlier this place was a fishing village, but has now been replaced by a beautiful area famous tourist resort of Costa Blanca. In the city you can find a couple of places for a beach holiday, the rest are in the suburbs and surrounding areas.

However, this does not affect the popularity of local beaches because they are so seductive, beautiful waves, shimmering eyes and whispering sand creaking legs.

These iconic places include Playa de Cap Negret - beautiful beach of black pebbles. In general, the choice of beach trips to Spain and spent them in others, you will not regret it. Other is good because it is possible to alternate hiking holiday at sea and interesting
Altea is considered a symbol of the church with a bright blue dome.

She portrayed and mentioned in all the guides constantly, apparently both lead the church in the number of tourists visiting it. The road to it is very tiring because it is necessary to overcome 200 steps, but the view from the top of the hill's ancient city on the slopes, just fascinating. Napkins, tablecloths and other manual works popular with tourists as souvenirs.


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Top hotels in Altea

Tossal D Altea, Altea

Tossal D Altea

Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

    • Airplane (12/19 - 12/18/2025)
    • No transport provided
    Boutique La Serena, Altea

    Boutique La Serena

    Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

      • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
      • No transport provided
      Hotel Marconfort Altea Hills, Altea

      Hotel Marconfort Altea Hills

      Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

      • Hotel Luxury  
      • Airplane (12/17 - 12/16/2025)
      • No transport provided
      Residence Pierre Et Vacances Altea Beach, Altea

      Residence Pierre Et Vacances Altea Beach

      Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

        • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Porta Nova Suites Altea - Adults Only, Altea

        Porta Nova Suites Altea - Adults Only  

        Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

        • Hotel near beach  
        • Airplane (02/20 - 02/19/2026)
        • No transport provided
        Altaya, Altea

        Altaya

        Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

          • Airplane (12/11 - 12/10/2025)
          • No transport provided
          Altea Paradise B B - Adults Only, Altea

          Altea Paradise B B - Adults Only

          Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

            • Airplane (02/27 - 02/26/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Altea House, Altea

            Altea House

            Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

              • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
              • No transport provided
              Casa Los Yayos By Nomad Stays, Altea

              Casa Los Yayos By Nomad Stays

              Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                • Airplane (02/20 - 02/19/2026)
                • No transport provided
                Hotel Altea Paradise 1917, Altea

                Hotel Altea Paradise 1917

                Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                  • Airplane (02/20 - 02/19/2026)
                  • No transport provided
                  Sh Villa Gadea Beach, Altea

                  Sh Villa Gadea Beach  

                  Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                  • Hotel near beach  
                  • Airplane (08/14 - 10/31/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Hotel Pierre Vacances Altea Beach, Altea

                  Hotel Pierre Vacances Altea Beach

                  Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                  • Airplane (08/15 - 10/31/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Hostal Fornet Altea, Altea

                  Hostal Fornet Altea  

                  Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                  • Hotel near beach  
                  • Airplane (12/17 - 12/16/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Abaco, Altea

                  Abaco

                  Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                    • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
                    • No transport provided
                    Althaea, Altea

                    Althaea

                    Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                      • Airplane (12/24 - 12/23/2025)
                      • No transport provided
                      Gran H La Marina, Altea

                      Gran H La Marina

                      Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                        • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
                        • No transport provided
                        Hotel Sol Y Mar, Altea

                        Hotel Sol Y Mar

                        Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                          • Airplane (12/11 - 12/10/2025)
                          • No transport provided
                          Sh Villa Gadea Hotel, Altea

                          Sh Villa Gadea Hotel

                          Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                          • Full Board  
                          • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
                          • No transport provided
                          Oden 2, Altea

                          Oden 2

                          Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                            • Airplane (12/08 - 12/07/2025)
                            • No transport provided
                            Hotel Cap Negret, Altea

                            Hotel Cap Negret

                            Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                            • Full Board  
                            • Airplane (06/16 - 09/08/2025)
                            • No transport provided
                            Pierre Vacances Altea Beach - Port, Altea

                            Pierre Vacances Altea Beach - Port

                            Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                              • Airplane (01/13 - 01/12/2026)
                              • No transport provided
                              Cap Negret, Altea

                              Cap Negret

                              Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                              • Full Board  
                              • Airplane (02/20 - 02/19/2026)
                              • No transport provided
                              Pierre Vacances Altea Port, Altea

                              Pierre Vacances Altea Port

                              Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                                • Airplane (02/26 - 02/25/2026)
                                • No transport provided
                                Don Cayo, Altea

                                Don Cayo

                                Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                                  • Airplane (03/01 - 02/28/2026)
                                  • No transport provided
                                  Apartamentos La Mar, Altea

                                  Apartamentos La Mar

                                  Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain

                                    • Airplane (01/14 - 01/13/2026)
                                    • No transport provided

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