Altea
Altea is located a ten minute drive North of Benidorm (ca.10 km), about 1 hour fromAlicante along the N-332 and is one of the most memorable coastal towns of the Costa Blanca, retaining its own unique Spanish charm in spite of its increasing tourism and popularity. It lies directly by the sea in the midst of a beautiful bay and is surrounding by rugged mountains – really picturesque! The name comes from the Moorish ‘Althaya’ which means ‘health to all’.
Situated on a steep hillside a short walk from the sea, with stunning views over the Bay of Altea, it is a town steeped in history and has long been a popular retreat for artists, sculptors and writers. With the recent addition of theUniversity of Culture and Fine Arts and a new concert hall Altea has been bestowed the official title of the ‘Cultural Capital of the Valencian region’.
