Located 10 km (6 mi) south of Calpe and 11 km (7 mi) north of Benidorm, Altea is an old fishing village - one of the best conserved towns on the Costa Blanca - with its white houses and striking blue ceramic-tiled domed church of La Mere de Déu del Consol. Altea has long attracted artists, being a picture perfect town.
Daily life in Altea remains uninterrupted by tourism while still being able to offer the tourist quiet walks down the maze of crooked cobblestone streets, past whitewashed buildings steeped in history in what is known as the old quarter. One can watch the local fishermen unload their daily catch at the harbour, or stroll the long jetty and attractive walkway and relax on the adjacent pebbled beaches with its calm Mediterranean shoreline.
Inhabitants: 13,500 Location: Situated beside the sea with Sierra Bernia mountains to the east and the Sierra Halada of Albir to the west. 59km from Alicante Airport Fiestas: 5th January - Three Kings Easter Week 4th week of September - Cristo de Sagario with Moors & Christians Parade December - End of year Fiesta in the Plaza de la Inglesia
As the evening draws in the town of Altea slowly releases its true Mediterranean atmosphere. Simultaneously the restaurants fill up will guests eager to sample the magnificent international cuisine that the town has to offer.
Every evening during the summer, the town is host to Artisans Fair and with local shops staying open well into the evening, there is plenty of time to take in the healthy Mediterranean atmosphere.
Running parallel to the N332, the main street is home to many shops from fashion boutiques and designer clothes to art and craft shops with a modest selection of souvenirs. Keep a look out for the 'Tapas' bars and enjoy some traditional Spanish food, Paella being the speciality
Tuesday is market day and is a massive weekly event taking up most of the sea front.
Located 10 km (6 mi) south of 
