ALTEA, Costa Blanca

Altea is a picturesque coastal town located in the Valencian Community on Spain's Costa Blanca, renowned for its charming white-washed old town perched on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. With approximately 22,000 inhabitants, the town is a cultural gem that seamlessly blends historical charm with artistic vibrancy. Its historic centre features narrow, cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed houses, crowned by the iconic Nuestra Señora del Consuelo church with its stunning blue-domed roof. Historically inhabited by various civilizations including Iberians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs, Altea has transformed from a quiet fishing village into a cultural capital, attracting artists and bohemians since the 1960s. The town offers a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, a vibrant cultural scene, and a microclimate protected by the Serra de Bèrnia mountains, making it a truly enchanting destination on the Costa Blanca