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| Altea Costa Blanca Spain Guide BOOK LUXURY HOTELS IN ALTEA We recommend - Valentines coffee house and tea rooms |
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The world health organisation recently recommended the area as one of the healthiest places on earth to live due to the great climate which boasts 320 days of sunshine every year. In Altea you will notice just how happy the locals are safe in the knowledge they are likely to live long and happy, in fact the word Altea is derived from the Arabic word " Al Thaya " which means " health to all ". Siestas are great in this special place which thanks to the foresight of the local council retains the feel of a small town due to the strict building regulations which only allows a maximum of five floors to new buildings. Altea has a vibrant international community and a definite up market feel to the town where you will find art galleries, smart boutiques and a pavement café society. An all year resort with quality hotels and excellent 5 star spa resorts nearby making this a number one choice for visitors who are looking for a top of the range vacation. With the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop Altea also boast incredible nautical facilities with a fine boat marina and small port. Offering a well known sailing school plus ski and diving centres even the most demanding of health conscious tourists will be well catered for. Opportunities to rent both sailing yachts and motor boats are available from the port and marina. See Oasis Property for Altea Holiday Lets. The stunning Sierra Bernia Mountains offer superb cycling, walking and climbing country where you will find beautiful landscapes and views back toward Altea and the sea. A walking paradise! For the less fit this is also fantastic country to drive in where you will find some real Spain and perfect peace and quiet in those hills. For sports enthusiasts the municipal sports centre offers modern facilities as you would expect including Tennis Volley Ball and Basket Ball plus an Olympic size swimming pool. Golfers are well catered for with the famous Don Cayo Golf Club on the outskirts of the town. Music is a huge part of the culture in the Valencia region and bands and orchestras are part of the rich culture here. For the past 37 years Altea is host to the “Certamen Internacional de Altea” a world famous competition of classical music. Taking place every November when over 600 musicians take part to win first prize. As the Sun sets and the summer terraces spring to life Altea offers a more sedate nightlife with the emphasis on relaxed, social evenings, eating good food and chatting over a fine bottle of locally produced wine. You will find none of the loud disco night clubs here but do not expect early nights as many bars are open until the early hours. We hope you enjoy Altea in Spain and leave refreshed, happy and healthy just like the locals! |
| Altea steeped in history is one of the few towns along this part of the Costa Blanca coast which still boasts an incredible original old town with cobbled tiny streets. The centre piece is the town church " La Mare de Déu del Consol " with the blue tiled dome typical of the Costa Blanca region in Spain. Only a hop away from Benidorm, Calpe Albir Playa and Alicante by train, bus or car Altea is must for an afternoon, day trip or relaxing holiday break. It is best to see the old town first (head for the Church) which has many lanes to explore and ancient houses to peek into. Once you have explored the town make you way to the promenade on the sea front where you will find great restaurants, bars and quality cafés to relax in. From here you are a stones throw to the beach for a top up of that tan. |
| One of the best hotels on the Costa Blanca can be found here, that of the 5 Star Melia Altea Hills Resort and Spa. This beautiful hotel has a prime location with spectacular views of the Mediterranean and just a few minutes away from the "Don Cayo" golf club. The hotel is the ideal base for those who wish to discover this coastal area of Spain. Its marvellous landscaped gardens and perfectly designed interior make it one of the best hotels on the Eastern coast of Spain. Its interior is meticulously designed as expected of a hotel of this standard. Guests and visitors who like to look after their body and enjoy beauty treatments may visit the Spa “Salux hills”, where guests, advised by a team of doctors and professionals, may indulge themselves in complete health, beauty and relaxation treatments. Also see our Luxury Costa Blanca Hotels feature - the El Montiboli along the coast at Villa Joyosa. |
| Best Hotels in Altea (Book using the search box at the top of the page) 5 Star - The Meliá Altea Hills Resort is located on the Altea hills, overlooking the Campomanes Marina and the colonial town of Mascarat with picturesque and bohemian Altea beyond. 5 Star - The Meliá Villa Gadea Hotel enjoys a privileged location facing the Mediterranean Sea in the picturesque fishing village of Altea. 3 Star - The Cap Negret hotel is located in Altea Bay, situated right on the seafront with direct access to the beach. The hotel is close to the centre of Altea. The comfortable guest rooms are all equipped with a range of amenities to make your stay comfortable Featured Luxury Hotels Costa Blanca Alicante Flights Alicante Airport Live Weather |
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| parties take place and a finale of sound and light fireworks takes place to celebrate the end of Fiesta. From the Castell de l'Olla the sky lights up with three thousand kilos of fireworks that flood the bay when hundreds of rockets are lunched simultaneously from floating platforms in front of the beach and also from the island off shore. The fireworks are combined with a symphony orchestra display begins there is a musical show in the town fiesta Altea boasts a total of 20 fiesta dates throughout the year. See the local town hall website for full calendar of events. 300 yr old Bijou Altea cottage for Holiday Lets |
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