Altea, North Costa Blanca

 

ALTEA

Altea has retained its beauty and charm of a former fishing village. Altea villasAltea is one of the best places to visit on the Northern Costa Blanca. It has retained its beauty and charm unlike many other former fishing villages.

The famous landmark church of Nuestra Senora del Consuelo, with its famous blue tiled domed roof. Villas in AlteaAltea is located south of Calpe and about 15 kilometres north of Benidorm. This makes it a great location to live or visit. Altea has a quiet charm yet is close to bigger more vibrant towns with good shopping and nightlife.

It is famous for the landmark church of Nuestra Senora del Consuelo or Virgin de Consuelo with its famous blue tiled domed roof. The church is set up on a hill and can be seen for miles around.

The town is really split into 3 areas:the palm fringed promenade set alongside the 5km long beach

Altea's old town is popular with artistsAltea's streets are very picturesque. Altea villaFive or six kilometres away from Altea you will find the mountain area of Sierra de Bernia. From here you will have amazing views over the Altea area and the coastline.

A little further north along the coastline, but more in the hills surrounding Altea, many construction companies are building developments. This area is now known as the “Altea Hills” and is a very luxurious area.

 

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