{"id":204604,"date":"2026-01-16T15:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costablanca.nl\/activiteiten-altea\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T07:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:57:28","slug":"things-to-do-altea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/","title":{"rendered":"Altea things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Things to do Altea, a complete &amp; up-to-date guide<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><b>What to do in Altea? <\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Altea is one of the most famous places on the Costa Blanca in Spain. If you are in the area then you should definitely not skip Altea during your vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Its location among a variety of other nice places makes Altea very suitable as a base to further explore the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"175\" alt=\"The logo of the town of Altea on the Costa Blanca.\" title=\"Logo-Costa-Blanca-Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Altea.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-204605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Altea-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Altea.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2 id=\"playadelalbir\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"brief_summary\"><\/span>Brief summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>most complete and up-to-date overview<\/b> of activities and things to do in Altea.<\/p>\n<p>Read all about the old center, the renovated boulevard, the various ports, the beaches, museums and many more fun things to do and see.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><strong>Page layout:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Top 10 highlights<\/li>\n<li>Friends &amp; family<\/li>\n<li>Nature &amp; adventure<\/li>\n<li>Events &amp; culture<\/li>\n<li>Nearby<\/li>\n<li>More fun places<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 1;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The center of Altea.\" title=\"The center of Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200557 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Het-centrum-van-Altea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:25%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-small:7.68%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rick CostaBlanca.nl\" title=\"Profile picture Rick\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-199989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Profielfoto-Rick.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:80%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.4%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:75%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><p>Author: <b>Rick<\/b>,<b> <\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">more than 10 years active on the Costa Blanca. These texts are written from my own experiences and based on current sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Page updated on:  <b>20 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#brief_summary\" >Brief summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#1_explore_the_old_center_of_altea\" >1. Explore the old center of Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#2_visit_the_church_of_altea\" >2. Visit the church of Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#3_visit_the_market_in_the_old_town\" >3. Visit the market in the old town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#4_stroll_along_el_bol_boulevard\" >4. Stroll along El Bol boulevard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#5_visit_the_marinas_in_altea\" >5. Visit the marinas in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#6_going_to_the_market_on_tuesdays\" >6. Going to the market on Tuesdays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#7_to_the_beach_in_altea\" >7. To the beach in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#8_enjoy_even_more_vantage_points\" >8. Enjoy even more vantage points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#9_hike_through_the_mascarat_gorge\" >9. Hike through the Mascarat Gorge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#10_engage_in_sports_in_altea\" >10. Engage in sports in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#11_visit_the_russian_orthodox_church_in_altea\" >11. Visit the Russian Orthodox church in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#12_castell_de_lolla_fireworks_show\" >12. Castell de l&#8217;Olla (fireworks show).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#13_balconades_daltea\" >13. Balconades d&#8217;Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#14_gastronomic_events\" >14. Gastronomic events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#15_special_holidays_in_altea\" >15. Special holidays in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#16_visit_a_museum_in_altea\" >16. Visit a museum in Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#17_to_the_lighthouse_in_albir\" >17. To the lighthouse in Albir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#18_visit_the_open_air_museum_in_albir\" >18. Visit the Open Air Museum in Albir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#19_walk_along_the_waterfalls_of_algar\" >19. Walk along the waterfalls of Algar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#20_climb_the_penon_de_ifach_in_calpe\" >20. Climb the Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach in Calpe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#21_exploring_the_costa_blanca_with_a_baby_carriage_tour\" >21. Exploring the Costa Blanca with a baby carriage tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#22_el_castell_de_guadalest_about_a_30-minute_drive_away\" >22. El Castell de Guadalest: (about a 30-minute drive away).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#23_calpe_about_a_20-minute_drive_away\" >23. Calpe: (about a 20-minute drive away).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#24_javea_xabia_about_a_45-minute_drive_away\" >24. J\u00e1vea (X\u00e0bia): (about a 45-minute drive away).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#25_benidorm_about_a_15-minute_drive_away\" >25. Benidorm: (about a 15-minute drive away)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#26_villajoyosa_about_a_30-minute_drive\" >26. Villajoyosa: (about a 30-minute drive)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#question_answer_faq\" >Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#more_tips_for_your_visit_to_altea\" >More tips for your visit to Altea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/things-to-do-altea\/#all_information_about_altea_at_hand\" >All information about Altea at hand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Top 5 highlights in Altea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_explore_the_old_center_of_altea\"><\/span>1. Explore the old center of Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The historic heart of Altea, the <i>Casco Antiguo<\/i>, is an atmospheric <i>labyrinth<\/i> of narrow streets that wind their way up past the recognizable <b>white houses<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>In many different places you will find small cozy squares, with central <i>Plaza lgl\u00e9sia<\/i>. Here you will also find the landmark of Altea, the <b>parish church<\/b> <i>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo.<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>As you climb the steps and slopes, you&#8217;ll pass cozy <b>little squares<\/b> and surprising <b>vantage points<\/b> that offer sweeping views of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-4\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"View from Castell de Santa B\u00e0rbara on Playa del Postiguet and the port of Alicante.\" title=\"Old town of Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Oude-centrum-Altea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: view from the port of Alicante of Castell de Santa B\u00e0rbara.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_visit_the_church_of_altea\"><\/span>2. Visit the church of Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you arrive at the square, it is worth visiting <i>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo<\/i><i>(Esgl\u00e9sia de la Mare de D\u00e9u del Consol<\/i> in <i>Valencian<\/i>).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">This beautiful <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">church with <\/span><b style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">blue domes<\/b><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> was built (in the 19th century) in the <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Moorish<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> style. In addition to the impressive interior, beautiful works of art are displayed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">Unfortunately, no set opening hours are known, but if the church is open, you can enter to light a candle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:-10px;--awb-margin-left:14px;\"><p><em>Example advertisement<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:10px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border:6px solid var(--awb-color5);border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"Advertisement example villa Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-199991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Advertentie-voorbeeld-villa-Altea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:18px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:10px;\"><h3>Your holiday home in the spotlight? \ud83d\udcf8<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">You get an <u>exclusive position<\/u> that makes you stand out immediately. Gain the trust of <b>thousands of Dutch-speaking vacationers <\/b>who are specifically looking for vacation accommodation in the Altea area. <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/partnership-vacation-home-owners\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">More information<\/span><i class=\"fa-chevron-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_visit_the_market_in_the_old_town\"><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">3. Visit the market in the old town<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">The <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Mostra d&#8217;Artesan\u00eda<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> is an annual arts and crafts market at the <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Plaza de la Iglesia<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> in the old town of Altea. The market has existed for more than <\/span><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">40 years<\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> and is known for its rigorous selection of about <\/span><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">20 artisans<\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> who are allowed to display their work here. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">All products, including jewelry, ceramics, glassware and wood carvings, are designed by the artists themselves and made entirely by hand.  <span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">In addition to the summer period, there is usually a shorter edition during Easter week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequency: annually from July 1 to September 10;<\/li>\n<li>Time of day: from 19:00 to 00:00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_stroll_along_el_bol_boulevard\"><\/span>4. Stroll along <i>El Bol<\/i> boulevard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/el-bol-boulevard-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-bol-boulevard-altea\/\">El Bol boulevard in Altea<\/a> is a completely <strong>renovated promenade<\/strong> that gives the city&#8217;s coastline a modern and spacious character.<\/p>\n<p>This project has transformed a former parking lot into a <b>4,700 square meter<\/b> car-free park with white paving, seating and an avenue of palm trees.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the walking and resting areas for visitors, a playground and space for events, a new <strong>400 meter long beach<\/strong> has also been created, which significantly improves the attractiveness and protection of the coast.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-6\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The El Bol boulevard in Altea and the path with palm trees.\" title=\"Altea El Bol boulevard palm trees\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Altea-El-Bol-boulevard-palmbomen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: the El Bol boulevard in Altea and the path with palm trees.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_visit_the_marinas_in_altea\"><\/span>5. Visit the marinas in Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Altea has no fewer than 4 different ports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:285\"><strong>Club N\u00e1utico de Altea:<\/strong> this is the largest and most famous port of Altea, located on the north side of the city. Near this marina you will also find a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/restaurants-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/restaurants-altea\/\">restaurants<\/a> including <i>Nilah<\/i> and <i>Bon Vent<\/i>. It has a training center for water sports, making it a popular place for water sports enthusiasts and sailors;  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"4:1-4:270\"><strong>Puerto Deportivo Luis Campomanes:<\/strong> this marina is better known as <i>Marina Greenwich<\/i>; it is the only marina in the world that is located on the prime meridian. The prime meridian is the imaginary line that is used as a reference point for longitude on earth. It is the line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through <i>Greenwich<\/i> in London. You can reach and leave the port area by car by purchasing a coin at a barrier;   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:274\"><strong>Puerto Senso:<\/strong> this port is located near <i>Altea Hills<\/i>. This port is a bit more &#8216;hidden&#8217; because you have to leave the N-332 and drive down a bit. At the end of the pier you will find a bar where you feel like you are sitting in the middle of the water;  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-7:0\"><strong>El Portet:<\/strong> this small port is located just below the beach of <i>L&#8217;Olla<\/i> and close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/island-of-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isla de Altea<\/a>. A few 100 meters away you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/restaurants-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/restaurants-altea\/\">El Cranc<\/a>, one of the best fish restaurants in Altea. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-7\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Port of Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Haven-van-Altea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Puerto Deportive de 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10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><b>For friends &amp; family in Altea<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_going_to_the_market_on_tuesdays\"><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">6. Going to the market on Tuesdays<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">The <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Mercadillo de Altea<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> is held in the large parking lot on the <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Cami de l&#8217;Algar<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">At this <b>extensive market<\/b> in Altea, located near the sports center, you will find a wide variety of stalls selling clothes, bags, shoes and, of course, all kinds of food.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Frequency: weekly on Tuesdays;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Time slot: from <\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">08:00 to 14:00.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/markten\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-store fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-left\">Discover all Costa Blanca weekly markets<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-8\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Altea Playa del Cap Negret\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Altea-Playa-del-Cap-Negret.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Playa Cap Negret in Altea.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><h2 id=\"toc_Activiteiten_om_te_doen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_to_the_beach_in_altea\"><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.39px\">7. To the beach in Altea<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Altea surprises with some <b>6 diverse beaches<\/b> along its coastline. These sunny spots, often located right on boulevards or next to marinas, each offer a unique experience. <\/p>\n<p>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playamascarat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa Mascarat<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playadelasolsida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa de la Solsida<\/a> near the ports, each with its own mix of stones or pebbles. Further away are the quiet pebble beaches <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playadelolla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa de l&#8217;Olla<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playadelcapnegret\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa del Cap Negret<\/a>, the renovated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playadelespigo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa de l&#8217;Espig\u00f3<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playaelbol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa El Bol<\/a>, ideal for relaxation and hiking. There is even a special beach for dogs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#playaparaperros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Playa para Perros<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p>In addition to these beaches, in the northern part of Altea, near Mascarat, you will also find three intimate coves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#caladelracodelcorb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Cala del Rac\u00f3 del Corb<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#calabarragran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Cala Barra Gran<\/a> are hidden gems with crystal clear waters, perfect for snorkeling, although access is a bit more adventurous.<\/p>\n<p>The larger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/stranden-altea\/#calamascarat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\">Cala Mascarat<\/a>, complete with a cozy chiringuito, also offers a serene atmosphere. These calas are ideal for those looking to avoid the crowds and explore the unspoiled natural beauty of Altea&#8217;s coastline. <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:5px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--button_font_size:16px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/stranden-altea\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-left\"><i class=\"fa-umbrella-beach fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-left\">Discover all the beaches<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:-10px;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_enjoy_even_more_vantage_points\"><\/span>8. Enjoy even more vantage points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Once in the <b>old center<\/b>, right on <i>Plaza Iglesia<\/i>, you can enjoy the view called <i>Mirador de los Cronistas de Espa\u00f1a<\/i>. From here you have a beautiful view of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada Natural Park<\/a>; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Mirador Agua Park<\/i> is located in the center, a little hidden among the narrow streets. No this is not a water park. It is a square with a <b>large (stairway) stand<\/b>, from there you have a beautiful view with <i>Sierra de Bernia<\/i> in the background <i>;<\/i>  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In a little square on the edge <b>of the center<\/b> of Altea stands the historic landmark <i>Glorieta del Manyo<\/i>. This spot offers great views and if you go to eat at <i>Restaurante Casa Vital<\/i> you can sit on the terrace in the square. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Nature &amp; adventure in Altea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_hike_through_the_mascarat_gorge\"><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">9. Hike through the <i>Mascarat Gorge<\/i><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The impressive <i>Mascarat Gorge<\/i> forms the natural boundary between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/altea\/\">Altea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a>. The perpendicular <b>limestone walls<\/b> here shoot up more than a hundred meters. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">A walk through the dry riverbed takes you deep into the narrow spectacular passageways. Look up and you will see the three <b>superimposed bridges<\/b> from different eras.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"><b>Note!<\/b>  The trail is rocky and uneven. Put on sturdy hiking boots for good grip and injury prevention. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_engage_in_sports_in_altea\"><\/span>10. Engage in sports in Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Altea offers many opportunities for sports.<span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">For example, Altea has very extensive sports facilities in the sports complex <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><b>Palau d&#8217;Esports<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">. Here, among other sports activities take place including gymnastics and synchronized swimming. Next to the sports complex are also 2 soccer fields, 1 field with natural grass and 1 field with artificial grass.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">Of course, Altea is suitable for outdoor sports. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">Altea&#8217;s roads make it a great area for <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><b>cyclists<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">, with breathtaking landscapes. If you want to rent a (racing) bike you can go to several bike rental companies. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">The sea offers a variety of offerings: including z<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color)\">eiling, paddling, surfing, kayaking and diving. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">And looking towards the mountain, you can join excursions or <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><b>climbs<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> in the <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Sierra de Bernia<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> and the <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Sierra Gelada<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">Altea also has a beautiful <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><b>golf course<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">The <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Altea Golf Club<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> is one of the few clubs in the area that is owned by its members, but still welcomes visitors to play on the course at any time, subject to availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">Altea also has <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><b>2 tennis clubs<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\">. <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Club de Tenis Altea Hills<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> with 8 tennis courts and also a swimming pool and gym. In line with the port of Altea lies <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"><i>Club de Tenis Altea<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color);font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family);font-size: var(--awb-font-size);font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style);font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight);letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing);text-align: var(--awb-content-alignment);text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover)\"> with 6 tennis courts and 3 padel courts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_visit_the_russian_orthodox_church_in_altea\"><\/span>11. Visit the <i>Russian Orthodox<\/i> church in Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the foot of the mountains, at the entrance to the luxury villa district <i>of Altea Hills<\/i>, lies the <b>fairytale church<\/b> <i>of San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel<\/i>, the first of its kind on the Spanish mainland.<\/p>\n<p>Constructed entirely of wooden logs from the Ural Mountains, this unusual structure is a surprising contrast to the modern architecture of the surrounding <i>Beverly Hills of the Costa Blanca<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>For a small fee at the entrance, you will receive a beeswax candle to light in peace. The interplay of its unique wood architecture, mystical atmosphere and peaceful garden makes this <b>replica of a 17th-century church<\/b> a special place of interest just outside the center of Altea. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-location-id=\"102837\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"nl-NL\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Altea\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"GLIKCE3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Events &amp; culture in Altea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_castell_de_lolla_fireworks_show\"><\/span>12. <i>Castell de l&#8217;Olla<\/i> (fireworks show).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">This is one of the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/vuurwerk-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/fireworks-altea\/\">fireworks events<\/a> on the Costa Blanca and takes place annually in August around the day of <i>San Lorenzo<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The spectacle is fired entirely <b>from platforms in the sea<\/b>, attracting <b>tens of thousands of visitors<\/b> to the beaches and promenade for a unique view of the water.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_balconades_daltea\"><\/span>13. <i>Balconades d&#8217;Altea<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">From July to January, an <b>outdoor exhibition<\/b> of painted canvases hung from the balconies of houses changes the street scene.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">This artistic tradition begins in the streets of the old center of Altea and often spreads to other surrounding municipalities in the region during this period.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28\"><h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_gastronomic_events\"><\/span>14. Gastronomic events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">May: with <em>La Ruta de la Tapa<\/em>, the city is dedicated to this culinary route where different bars and restaurants present a unique <strong>tapa<\/strong>. Visitors can follow a set route along the participating locations to learn about both traditional and modern bites of local cuisine in an approachable way; <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">June: during <em>Ruta de Desayunos y Almuerzos<\/em>, the focus is <strong>breakfast<\/strong> at various restaurants in Altea and Altea la Vella. Participating entrepreneurs serve dishes specially created for this route and offered outside the regular menu; <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-path-to-node=\"14\">October: during the month of October, local restaurants are organizing <em>Cocina Internacional <\/em>focusing on <strong>dishes from world cuisine<\/strong>. Each participating restaurant prepares a dish from a specific country, allowing visitors to discover international flavors from countries such as Peru, Mexico, Norway or Austria; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>October: on Oct. 25, <em>D\u00eda del Comercio Local<\/em> highlights the <strong>importance of the<\/strong> town&#8217; <strong>s independent retailers and entrepreneurs<\/strong>. This day aims to support the local economy and encourage visitors to do their shopping at Altea&#8217;s authentic specialty stores and local entrepreneurs. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-9\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--body_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--body_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--body_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--body_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--body_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--body_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa de San Juan in Alicante.\" title=\"Parc Comunitat Valenciana Altea\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Parc-Comunitat-Valenciana-Altea.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Image: Parc Comunitat Valenciana in Altea.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:10px;\"><h2 id=\"toc_Evenementen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_special_holidays_in_altea\"><\/span>15. Special holidays in Altea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\">August: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/vuurwerk-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/fireworks-altea\/\">Castell de l&#8217;Olla<\/a>, a world-famous <b>fireworks spectacle<\/b> fired entirely from pontoons in the sea off the coast of <i>Playa de la Olla<\/i> on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\">September: <i>Fiestas Mayores<\/i>, <b>Altea&#8217;<\/b> s main <b>festival in<\/b> honor of the <i>Sant\u00edsimo Cristo del Sagrario<\/i> and the <i>Virgen del Consuelo<\/i> with religious processions, concerts and sports activities from Sept. 26 to 30, 2026;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\">September: <i>Moros y Cristianos<\/i> (Moors and Christians), a <b>colorful spectacle<\/b> with impressive parades and reenactments of historic battles on Saturday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Sept. 29, 2026;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\">September: <i>Romer\u00eda de la Virgen del Consuelo<\/i>, a traditional <b>pilgrimage<\/b> that serves as the solemn conclusion of the week of festivities on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_visit_a_museum_in_altea\"><\/span><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">16. Visit a museum in Altea<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Altea has <b>3 museums<\/b> that focus on local festivals and art:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">The <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Museu de la Festa Moros i Cristians<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> displays a collection of <b>costumes<\/b> and <b>objects<\/b> from the <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Moros y Cristianos<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">-feasts and;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">The <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Fundaci\u00f3n Eberhard Schlotter<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> is dedicated to the <b>paintings<\/b> and <b>engravings<\/b> of German artist Eberhard Schlotter, who lived and worked in the city;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">As a historical monument, the remains of the medieval <b>water mill<\/b> <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Mol\u00ed de Bellaguarda<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> can be seen in the old center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Things to do from Altea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32\"><div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_to_the_lighthouse_in_albir\"><\/span>17. To the lighthouse in Albir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <i>Faro del Albir<\/i> is a landmark on the edge of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a> <b>Natural Park<\/b> that offers spectacular panoramic views of the bay of Altea and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>The walk on the paved path along the cliffs is a popular activity that takes you along the rugged coastline to the still active <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/vuurtoren-albir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/lighthouse-albir\/\">lighthouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is highly recommended(!) to plan this hike early in the morning so that you can enjoy a <b>sunrise<\/b> over the Mediterranean Sea during the hike.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/vuurtoren-albir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/lighthouse-albir\/\">Albir lighthouse<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_visit_the_open_air_museum_in_albir\"><\/span>18. Visit the Open Air Museum in Albir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Museo al Aire Libre Villa Romana de l&#8217;Albir<\/em> is an open-air museum which shows the remains of an <b>ancient Roman villa<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>The museum offers an interesting insight into the history of the region. It is <b>free<\/b> to visit and it is even possible to watch a short <strong>3D film<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_walk_along_the_waterfalls_of_algar\"><\/span>19. Walk along the waterfalls of <i>Algar<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Algar waterfalls<\/b> are a popular destination for day trips. Located about a 20-minute drive from Altea, the waterfalls offer <b>refreshing baths<\/b> and a beautiful walk through nature. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b> read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/alger-watervallen-fonts-de-algar\/\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/algar-waterfalls\/\">Algar waterfalls<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_climb_the_penon_de_ifach_in_calpe\"><\/span>20. Climb the <i>Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/i> in Calpe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ascent of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a> offers a sporting challenge with the reward of panoramic views of <i>Sierra Helada<\/i>, Albir, Benidorm, Altea, Calpe and Benissa.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurparken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurparken\/\">nature park<\/a> features trails that <b>vary in difficulty<\/b>, with the route becoming more adventurous after the tunnel for the experienced hiker.<\/p>\n<p>At the summit, you experience a unique sense of freedom over <b>300 meters<\/b> above the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_exploring_the_costa_blanca_with_a_baby_carriage_tour\"><\/span>21. Exploring the Costa Blanca with a baby carriage tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Experience an off-road adventure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/getyourguide?aid=costablancanl&amp;campaign=costablancanl&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=88caff06-5a05-4511-a052-039ceec4da3f&amp;plng=nl-NL&amp;lmaID=68377e74ed43cdda4047f217&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=deeplink&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getyourguide.nl%2Falicante-l414%2Falbir-buggy-excursie-off-road-t613566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-product-type=\"linkswitcher\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.nl\/alicante-l414\/albir-buggy-excursie-off-road-t613566\" data-s22url=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/getyourguide?aid=costablancanl&amp;campaign=costablancanl&amp;product=lma&amp;habl=false&amp;isinc=false&amp;sid22=88caff06-5a05-4511-a052-039ceec4da3f&amp;plng=nl-NL&amp;lmaID=68377e74ed43cdda4047f217&amp;source=direct&amp;medium=deeplink&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getyourguide.nl%2Falicante-l414%2Falbir-buggy-excursie-off-road-t613566\" data-is-converted22=\"true\">on a baby carriage tour along the Costa Blanca<\/a> from Altea. Get ready to conquer challenging terrain, navigate winding paths between trees and climb slopes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><strong>Nice places in the surroundings of Altea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_el_castell_de_guadalest_about_a_30-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>22. El Castell de Guadalest: (about a 30-minute drive away).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located atop a mountain, this village offers spectacular views of an azure blue reservoir and a green, hilly landscape. The castle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/guadalest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/guadalest\/\">Guadalest<\/a> is a highlight, as are the old streets and the various museums you&#8217;ll find here. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_calpe_about_a_20-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>23. Calpe: (about a 20-minute drive away).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calpe is characterized by the <i>Pe\u00f1\u00f3n de Ifach<\/i>, a huge rock rising from the sea. You can climb this rock for a great view. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a> has a cozy center and beautiful beaches where you can relax.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_javea_xabia_about_a_45-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>24. J\u00e1vea (X\u00e0bia): (about a 45-minute drive away).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/javea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/javea\/\">J\u00e1vea<\/a> is a diverse destination with both mountains and beaches. It is divided into three parts: the old town with its narrow streets, the port where the fishing boats come in, and the beach area. It is well worth visiting the <i>Cabo de la Nao<\/i>, the easternmost tip of Spain.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_benidorm_about_a_15-minute_drive_away\"><\/span>25. Benidorm: (about a 15-minute drive away)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/benidorm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/benidorm\/\">Benidorm<\/a> is known for its tall buildings, beaches and vibrant nightlife. But there is more to Benidorm than that! You can stroll along the promenade, enjoy the view from the <i>Balc\u00f3n del Mediterr\u00e1neo<\/i>, and visit the old town with its narrow streets and the church of <i>San Jaime.<\/i>  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_villajoyosa_about_a_30-minute_drive\"><\/span>26. Villajoyosa: (about a 30-minute drive)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">This colorful town is known for its chocolate factories. You can take a guided tour at <\/span><i style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Valor Chocolates<\/i><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> and, of course, taste the delicious chocolate. <\/span><a style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/villajoyosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/villajoyosa\/\">Villajoyosa<\/a><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> also has a beautiful coastline with colorful cottages.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"question_answer_faq\"><\/span>Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-222611 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-222611.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-222611.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-222611.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-222611.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-222611.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1774080017\"><div id=\"sp-ea-222611\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226110\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226110\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226110\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Wat zijn de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in Altea?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse2226110\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226110\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in Altea zijn <strong>de kerk met de blauwe koepels<\/strong> (<em>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo<\/em>), het <strong>historische oude centrum<\/strong> (<em>Casco Antiguo<\/em>), de lange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/el-bol-boulevard-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wandelboulevard<\/a> en de <em>Russisch-Orthodoxe<\/em> kerk net buiten het centrum. Daarnaast zijn de diverse uitkijkpunten (<i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"347\">miradors<\/i>) over de baai van Altea absolute hoogtepunten voor bezoekers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226111\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226111\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226111\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wanneer is de wekelijkse markt in Altea?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226111\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226111\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De wekelijkse markt in Altea vindt elke <strong>dinsdagochtend<\/strong> plaats van ongeveer <strong>08:00 tot 14:00 uur<\/strong>. De <b>Mercadillo de Altea<\/b>\u00a0wordt gehouden op de grote parkeerplaats aan de\u00a0<i>Cami de l\u2019Algar<\/i>. Op deze uitgebreide markt in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/altea\">Altea<\/a>, gelegen nabij het sportcentrum, vind je een grote verscheidenheid aan kraampjes met kleding, tassen, schoenen en natuurlijk allerlei soorten eten.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226112\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226112\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226112\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Kun je de kerk met de blauwe koepels in Altea bezoeken?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226112\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226112\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>Ja, de kerk Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo is dagelijks geopend voor bezoekers, mits er geen actieve kerkdienst plaatsvindt<\/strong>. De toegang is gratis, al wordt een kleine vrijwillige bijdrage voor het onderhoud gewaardeerd.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226113\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226113\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226113\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is parkeren in de oude stad van Altea gratis?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226113\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226113\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>Ja, je kunt gratis parkeren op de grote parkeerplaats genaamd <i data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"111\">Palau Altea<\/i><\/strong>, die zich op loopafstand van het kerkplein en de oude stad bevindt. Daarnaast kent de naar beneden lopende weg veel aftakken met meer extra gratis parkeerplekken. In de smalle straatjes van het centrum zelf is parkeren vrijwel onmogelijk en vaak alleen toegestaan voor vergunninghouders.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226114\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226114\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226114\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wat is het mooiste uitkijkpunt in Altea?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226114\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226114\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>Het mooiste uitkijkpunt is de <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"84\">Mirador de los Cronistas de Espa\u00f1a<\/i><\/strong>, direct naast het kerkplein in de oude stad. Vanaf hier heb je een panoramisch uitzicht over de kustlijn van Altea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/albir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albir<\/a> en het natuurpark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Helada<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226115\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226115\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226115\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wat maakt de oude stad van Altea anders dan andere kustplaatsen?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226115\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226115\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">De oude stad van Altea, het <em>Casco Antiguo<\/em>, onderscheidt zich door haar strikte behoud van de <em>Moorse<\/em> architectuur en het verbod op hoogbouw<\/b>. Waar veel badplaatsen aan de Costa Blanca zijn gemoderniseerd met appartementencomplexen, heeft Altea haar karakter behouden met witgekalkte huizen en smalle, kronkelende straatjes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226116\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226116\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226116\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Altea een geschikte bestemming voor liefhebbers van rust en natuur?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226116\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226116\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ja, Altea is een ideale uitvalsbasis voor natuurliefhebbers dankzij de ligging tussen de Middellandse Zee en de omliggende bergketens<\/b>. Naast de bekende stranden biedt het achterland directe toegang tot wandelroutes in de <em>Sierra de Bernia<\/em> en het natuurpark <a href=\"https:\/\/ww.costablanca.nl\/sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Helada<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226117\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226117\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226117\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Hoe is de lokale keuken in Altea?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226117\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226117\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">De gastronomie in Altea is diep geworteld in de mediterrane traditie, met een sterke focus op lokale producten uit zowel de zee als het vruchtbare achterland<\/b>. De stad organiseert regelmatig culinaire evenementen waarbij specifieke thema's, zoals <em>tapas<\/em> of internationale gerechten, centraal staan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226118\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226118\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226118\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Waarom is de ligging van Altea zo gunstig voor het verkennen van de regio?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226118\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226118\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Door de centrale ligging aan de N-332 en nabij de snelweg fungeert Altea als de perfecte 'poort' naar zowel de kust als het bergachtige binnenland<\/b>. Binnen een straal van 30 minuten rijd je naar beroemde trekpleisters zoals de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/alger-watervallen-fonts-de-algar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watervallen van Algar<\/a>, het bergdorp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/guadalest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guadalest<\/a> of de omliggende badplaatsen zoals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calpe<\/a> en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/villajoyosa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villajoyosa<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-2226119\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse2226119\" aria-controls=\"collapse2226119\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Altea meer een culturele bestemming of een badplaats voor ontspanning?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse2226119\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-222611\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-2226119\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Altea biedt een unieke combinatie waarbij de historische cultuur van het oude centrum en de moderne ontspanning aan de kustlijn elkaar perfect aanvullen<\/b>. Waar veel Spaanse badplaatsen puur gericht zijn op zon en zee, behoudt Altea haar identiteit door de actieve kunstenaarsscene en traditionele feesten. Tegelijkertijd biedt de volledig vernieuwde <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/el-bol-boulevard-altea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boulevard<\/a> en de nabijheid van luxe jachthavens zoals <em>Marina Greenwich<\/em> alle faciliteiten voor een strandvakantie.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-222611-69ebb0bdd226a\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Wat zijn de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in Altea?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"De belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden in Altea zijn<strong>de kerk met de blauwe koepels<\/strong>(<em>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo<\/em>), het<strong>historische oude centrum<\/strong>(<em>Casco Antiguo<\/em>), de lange wandelboulevard en de<em>Russisch-Orthodoxe<\/em>kerk net buiten het centrum. Daarnaast zijn de diverse uitkijkpunten (<i>miradors<\/i>) over de baai van Altea absolute hoogtepunten voor bezoekers.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Wanneer is de wekelijkse markt in Altea?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"De wekelijkse markt in Altea vindt elke<strong>dinsdagochtend<\/strong>plaats van ongeveer<strong>08:00 tot 14:00 uur<\/strong>. De<b>Mercadillo de Altea<\/b>\u00a0wordt gehouden op de grote parkeerplaats aan de\u00a0<i>Cami de l\u2019Algar<\/i>. Op deze uitgebreide markt in\u00a0Altea, gelegen nabij het sportcentrum, vind je een grote verscheidenheid aan kraampjes met kleding, tassen, schoenen en natuurlijk allerlei soorten eten.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Kun je de kerk met de blauwe koepels in Altea bezoeken?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Ja, de kerk Nuestra Se\u00f1ora del Consuelo is dagelijks geopend voor bezoekers, mits er geen actieve kerkdienst plaatsvindt<\/strong>. De toegang is gratis, al wordt een kleine vrijwillige bijdrage voor het onderhoud gewaardeerd.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is parkeren in de oude stad van Altea gratis?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Ja, je kunt gratis parkeren op de grote parkeerplaats genaamd<i>Palau Altea<\/i><\/strong>, die zich op loopafstand van het kerkplein en de oude stad bevindt. Daarnaast kent de naar beneden lopende weg veel aftakken met meer extra gratis parkeerplekken. In de smalle straatjes van het centrum zelf is parkeren vrijwel onmogelijk en vaak alleen toegestaan voor vergunninghouders.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Wat is het mooiste uitkijkpunt in Altea?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<strong>Het mooiste uitkijkpunt is de<i>Mirador de los Cronistas de Espa\u00f1a<\/i><\/strong>, direct naast het kerkplein in de oude stad. Vanaf hier heb je een panoramisch uitzicht over de kustlijn van Altea, Albir en het natuurpark Sierra Helada.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Wat maakt de oude stad van Altea anders dan andere kustplaatsen?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<b>De oude stad van Altea, het<em>Casco Antiguo<\/em>, onderscheidt zich door haar strikte behoud van de<em>Moorse<\/em>architectuur en het verbod op hoogbouw<\/b>. Waar veel badplaatsen aan de Costa Blanca zijn gemoderniseerd met appartementencomplexen, heeft Altea haar karakter behouden met witgekalkte huizen en smalle, kronkelende straatjes.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Altea een geschikte bestemming voor liefhebbers van rust en natuur?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<b>Ja, Altea is een ideale uitvalsbasis voor natuurliefhebbers dankzij de ligging tussen de Middellandse Zee en de omliggende bergketens<\/b>. Naast de bekende stranden biedt het achterland directe toegang tot wandelroutes in de<em>Sierra de Bernia<\/em>en het natuurpark Sierra Helada.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Hoe is de lokale keuken in Altea?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<b>De gastronomie in Altea is diep geworteld in de mediterrane traditie, met een sterke focus op lokale producten uit zowel de zee als het vruchtbare achterland<\/b>. De stad organiseert regelmatig culinaire evenementen waarbij specifieke thema's, zoals<em>tapas<\/em>of internationale gerechten, centraal staan.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Waarom is de ligging van Altea zo gunstig voor het verkennen van de regio?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<b>Door de centrale ligging aan de N-332 en nabij de snelweg fungeert Altea als de perfecte 'poort' naar zowel de kust als het bergachtige binnenland<\/b>. Binnen een straal van 30 minuten rijd je naar beroemde trekpleisters zoals de watervallen van Algar, het bergdorp Guadalest of de omliggende badplaatsen zoals Calpe en Villajoyosa.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Altea meer een culturele bestemming of een badplaats voor ontspanning?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"<b>Altea biedt een unieke combinatie waarbij de historische cultuur van het oude centrum en de moderne ontspanning aan de kustlijn elkaar perfect aanvullen<\/b>. Waar veel Spaanse badplaatsen puur gericht zijn op zon en zee, behoudt Altea haar identiteit door de actieve kunstenaarsscene en traditionele feesten. Tegelijkertijd biedt de volledig vernieuwde boulevard en de nabijheid van luxe jachthavens zoals<em>Marina Greenwich<\/em>alle faciliteiten voor een strandvakantie.\" } }] }<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 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style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 0px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41\" style=\"--awb-font-size:22px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><p><b>Download the free CostaBlanca.nl app<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-42\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"all_information_about_altea_at_hand\"><\/span>All information about Altea at hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Do you want to be sure that you don&#8217;t miss anything from your favorite place on the Costa Blanca? Then download the free app and turn your phone into the ultimate travel guide for the entire region: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:96\"><strong>All &#8216;website&#8217; content is available:<\/strong> all travel guides, blogs and other tips for restaurants, activities and sights, but also accommodations;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:85\"><strong>Simple navigation:<\/strong> all available information is clearly presented (per location) and you can easily navigate back and forth;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:1-22:85\"><b>Interactive map:<\/b> explore the Costa Blanca and easily plan your routes to the most beautiful places;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:109\"><b>Smart location recognition:<\/b> when you approach a place on the Costa Blanca, you automatically receive a notification that allows you to directly open the travel guide for that place;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"21:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:109\"><b>Your favorites:<\/b> you can save and easily find your favorite locations, such as restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CostaBlanca.nl app is completely free to download and use. Start planning your perfect trip today! <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" 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fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Updated on:  <br><b>20 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-46 fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:-20px;\"><p>Updated on:  <b>20 April 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-47\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;\"><p><strong>Comments on this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" 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fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Rick Pure Costa Blanca\" title=\"bijgesneden-Profielfoto-Rick.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cropped-Profielfoto-Rick.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-204799\" 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My name is Rick, initiator of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/\" data-modified->CostaBlanca.nl<\/a> and the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/app\/\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/app\/\">App<\/a>. Since 2015 I can be found on the Costa Blanca on a monthly basis.  <\/p>\n<p>With this online platform I make as much as possible relevant information and tips about places on the Costa Blanca insightful and clear. The texts are exclusively written by myself. 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