Both Altea and Altea Vella have a long history. In historical times, the area was first populated by the Iberians around 400 BC. Later, the Romans and then the Moors took control before the Spaniards took over. Altea and Altea Vella are located on either side of the valley and the river río Algar. In this area of ​​about 4 kilometers there is a lush terrain with orchards and fields. The article describes a hike from río Algar to Altea Vella. The walk starts on the footpath by

The eastern part of Altea's coastline has always been a beach with a promenade (paseo) within it. For decades, however, parts of the western coastline - Playa de Bol - have been taken over by a road and a parking lot. In 2023, work began on converting the parking lot into a beach. Now the city has 800 meters longer coastline. In addition, both the paseo and the beach have become wider. Playa de Bol has once again become a real beach. This post describes the entire Altea paseo

Morro de Toix is ​​the extreme tip of the Sierra Bernia mountain range where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea between Altea and Calpe. From the Mirador Morro de Toix you can see much of the northern Costa Blanca. It only takes 10 minutes to walk up there, and from there a bird watching route leads on a 1.4 km long hiking trail up to a mast station. Morro de Toix separates the Marina Alta area from the Marina Baixa. On one side is Calpe, on the other is Altea. From the Mira

The old town of Altea is one of the best preserved original coastal towns in Spain. It is also considered one of the most beautiful. In...