Altea is town from
Alicante province,
Spain. It is located along the Costa Blanca, about 15km north of
Benidorm and just south of
Calpe.
Altea is one of the view villages which maintained most of the former fishing village flair of the past times.
Some kilometers away from
Altea is the mountain area of Sierra de Bernia which reaches up to 1130 mt high hills. From that area there is a nice view on the
Altea area and the coastline.
Some of the most attractive places around
Altea are along the church and the harbor where many nice restaurants and bars are situated.
The over 5 km of beaches along
Altea are divided into different sections. The Cap Negret north of
Altea, followed by the La Roda and the Cap Blanc to the south. Along the yacht harbor you will find the beaches of Pueblo Macarat.
Altea beaches are no so sandy as others of Costa Blanca and
Alicante, but they offer wonderful views and nice niches to stay and relax.