Altea is considered one of Costa Blanca's most beautiful towns. Not really a place for serious partygoers, rather for anyone who wants to be captivated by its medieval cobbled streets, its picture book old quarter and the delights of its palm-fringed seafront esplanade. You'll find fantastic views on the Costa Blanca from the blue-domed church and plaza in the old town. The hill down to the port and promenade is flanked by whitewashed houses, which were once protected by town walls. You can enjoy the fresh local seafood at one of the restaurants along the promenade. The town retains a Bohemian feel - it was a magnet for musicians, artists and writers from all over Europe in the 60s. You'll find a fascinating array of tiny shops offering exquisite local crafts, paintings and gifts.
If your preference is for the more familiar Brits abroad holiday then you need not look much further along the Costa Blanca - where our cheap hotels in Benidorm provide a great value base in the Daddy of the Anglo-Spanish experience! All our cheap hotels on the Costa Blanca can be easily found and booked via the links on the left of the page.