Альтеа
Altea is a white town on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante, about 50 km northeast of Alicante and a few kilometres from Benidorm. Its old town climbs a hill to a church with a blue-tiled dome, the best-known landmark of the coast.
The old town has narrow cobbled lanes, art galleries and small restaurants. Below it, a pebble-beach promenade follows the bay, with the Sierra de Bernia mountains behind.
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Когда ехать
Spring and autumn are the best times. Summers are hot and the town is busy. Winters are mild. Fiestas in September and the Moors and Christians festival in October are popular.
Лучшее время для поездки: март, апрель, май, июнь, июль, сентябрь, октябрь, ноябрь
Главные достопримечательности
- The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo is the parish church at the top of the old town, with a blue and white tiled dome.
- The old town (casco antiguo) has whitewashed lanes, a plaza with views and artists' studios.
- The Mirador Cronistes d'Espanya is a viewpoint over the old town and the sea.
- The Platja de l'Espigó, the Platja de l'Olla and Playa del Bol are pebble beaches by the promenade.
- The Roman aqueduct remains and the Torre de Bellaguarda are small historic sites.
- The Sierra de Bernia and its Fort offer hiking and views.
- The Castillo del Mascarat is a castle at the edge of the municipality.
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Altea Essentials
Altea’s landscape is defined by the blue-domed Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Consuelo and the white-walled streets of its Casco Antiguo. This selection covers the historical core around Plaça de l'Església and the 16th-century Torre de Bellaguarda. Beyond the town, the list includes Roman aqueduct ruins and the high-altitude Fort de Bèrnia. Coastal features like the volcanic Cap Negret beach and the Memorial per la gent de la mar highlight the village's maritime heritage and botanical diversity.
10 местЧто обязательно попробовать
- Walk up the old town to the church and sit in the plaza.
- Stroll along the promenade in the evening.
- Hike in the Sierra de Bernia.
- Visit Guadalest.
Экскурсии и активности
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Поездки на один день
Куда ещё съездить
Как добраться
- By air: Alicante-Elche airport is about 65 km away.
- By train: The TRAM d'Alacant tram line from Benidorm to Dénia stops near Altea, and connects with the Alicante tram network. Long-distance trains are on Renfe from Alicante.
- By bus: Buses link Altea with Alicante, Benidorm and Valencia.
- By car: The AP-7 and N-332.
Транспорт
- On foot: The old town is steep, with steps and cobbles. The promenade is flat.
- Tram and bus: The tram links the coast.
- Cycling: A cycling path runs along the coast.
Вождение автомобиля
- Is a car worth it?: Useful for the mountains and Guadalest.
- Parking: Paid parking near the old town, and limited at weekends.
- Roads: The AP-7 is a toll road. The N-332 is free but slow.
Еда и напитки
Altea's food is Valencian. Try arroz a banda, paella, arroz con costra and fideuà, plus local seafood. Sweet wines and the Mistela liqueur are typical. The area is known for its almond and citrus orchards.
Безопасность и здоровье
Altea is a safe town. The old town's steps are slippery when wet. Use sun protection in summer.
История
Altea was settled by Iberians and Romans, and under the Moors it was a fortified town. After the Reconquista in the 13th century, it became a fishing and farming town.
In the 20th century, it attracted artists and writers, and became known for its art galleries and bohemian old town.
Факты о стране
Quick practical facts for Spain at a glance:
- Валюта
- евро EUR € · Оплата картой · Принимаются почти везде
- Номера экстренных служб
- 112
- Электричество
- 230 В · 50 ГцТип C / Тип F
- Языки
- испанский
- Водопроводная вода
- Безопасно пить
- Сторона движения
- Правостороннее
- Телефонный код
- +34
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