Altea Old Town
Altea
A whitewashed hilltop town, with a church topped by a blue-and-white tiled dome at its highest point, and stepped lanes lined with galleries and craft shops.
Altea lies north of Benidorm. Its old town is built on a small hill above the sea, with whitewashed walls, wrought-iron balconies and cobbled stairways that make up a classic Mediterranean town scene. At the top, the Church of Our Lady of Consolation (Nuestra Señora del Consuelo) has an iconic blue-and-white tiled dome, and the square in front has a lookout over the bay. Many artists live in the town. Its lanes have galleries and handicraft shops, and craft markets are held on summer evenings. The old town is steep, so wear comfortable shoes. Below it are pebble beaches and a seafront promenade.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Serra Gelada & Albir Lighthouse Walk
- Forat de Bèrnia
- Aqualandia
- Mundomar
- Benidorm Palace
- Algar Waterfalls
- Polop & Fuente de los Chorros
- Mirador de la Cruz (Benidorm Cross)