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Altea steeped in history is one of the few towns along this part of the Costa Blanca coast
which still boasts an incredible original old town with cobbled tiny streets. The centre piece is
the town church " La Mare de Déu del Consol " with the blue tiled dome typical of the region.
Only a hop away from Benidorm Calpe and Alfaz by car, train, bus or boat Altea is a must
visit town for anyone looking for a seriously relaxed life on the Med. It is best to see the old
town first which has many lanes to explore and ancient houses to peek into. Once you have
explored the town make you way to the promenade on the sea front and enjoy the
international café bars and fine restaurants.
The high street is littered with quality shops, art galleries and fashion boutiques for those
who enjoy a good shop. Within a few minutes drive of the town center you will find five star
health spa resorts and hotels as well as great golfing, yachting and fantastic water sports.
The marina is one of the most exclusive in Spain. Facilities here are second only to
Marbella but without the need to be a millionaire making Altea very affordable indeed.
The world health organisation recently recommended the area as one of the healthiest
places on earth to live due to the great climate which boasts 320 days of sunshine every
year. In Altea you will notice just how happy the locals are safe in the knowledge they are
likely to live long and happy, in fact the word Altea is derived from the Arabic word " Al Thaya
" which means " health to all ". Siestas are great in this special place which thanks to the
foresight of the local council retains the feel of a village due to the strict building regulations
which only allows a maximum of five floors to new buildings.
With a mountainous backdrop, warm seas and virtually guaranteed sunshine for most of the
year pop along to Altea and sample some healthy living. Why not stay a few days and book
a hotel giving yourself time to see the area. Check Altea 5 star hotel prices and availability.
With an excellent motorway travelling to and from Altea is easy and is only 55 minutes from
both Alicante and Valencia airports and 80 minutes from Murcia.
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Visit the Altea town hall website for more information.
Welcome to the Altea mini guide and one of the most
popular towns on the Costa Blanca to settle in for
many European settlers. With a preserved old town
and a population of under 20,000 residents, together
with some of the strictest building regulations in the
province Altea offers a perfect place to consider
purchasing a property in Spain. With realistic prices
for apartments right up to extraordinary high end
detached villas in Altea hills this town really does have
it all and is a great place to enjoy a healthy life.
popular towns on the Costa Blanca to settle in for
many European settlers. With a preserved old town
and a population of under 20,000 residents, together
with some of the strictest building regulations in the
province Altea offers a perfect place to consider
purchasing a property in Spain. With realistic prices
for apartments right up to extraordinary high end
detached villas in Altea hills this town really does have
it all and is a great place to enjoy a healthy life.
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