Altea Old Town

Altea's old town crowns a hill above the Mediterranean with a maze of cobblestone streets flanked by whitewashed houses, blue doors and flower-draped balconies. At the top, the Church of Nuestra Senora del Consuelo marks the skyline with its unmistakable blue-tiled ceramic dome — a visual symbol of the entire Costa Blanca.

Two Renaissance gateways — the Portal Vell (Valencia Gate) and Portal Nou (Sea Gate) — provide entry to the walled quarter. The Mirador de los Cronistas de Espana offers sweeping views of the harbour, the Serra Gelada and the coast. Altea is home to a thriving artistic community with galleries, ceramics workshops and cultural events year-round.