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 the picturesque narrow streets you will find countless little cozy shops with arts and crafts. The church with the distinctive blue dome is a landmark. Altea has been populated since 500 BC. In the 1600s a double fortress wall was established around the church and the buildings on the top as protection against pirate attacks. Today there are

Despised by someone, loved by others. Only New York has more skyscrapers per square meter. Benidorm was the first holiday paradise in Spain. This was where Franco wanted to build the tourism industry. When you see the beaches, it's easy to understand. Benidorm has two long, wide beaches: Poniente at 3 km and Levante at 2 km. Between them is a cliff with the old town, the church and the main shopping street. Spaniards prefer the poniente part, while foreigners gladly go to lev