Altea Old Town
1 h 30For everyone; steep streets and stepsDog-friendlyAll year
From the Portal Vell to the Portal Nou along Calle Salamanca, with viewpoints and the blue-domed church · 1–2 h · free.
Tourist InfoCalle Sant Pere, 14
ChurchFree entry
Serra Gelada boat tripFrom €17 (1 h)
From BenidormTRAM line 9
What to do
What to do in Altea
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Walk to the Albir Lighthouse along the Serra Gelada
2 kmAccessible and suitable for families, according to the tourist officeAll year
A route of about 2 km from a car park, between cliffs and coves, to the lighthouse and the Bombarda tower · suitable for families · free.
Church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo
30 minAll year
Neo-Baroque church on the Plaza de la Iglesia, with a blue and white tiled dome · 20–30 min · free entry.
Plan the trip
Altea, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Altea
All year round. In spring and autumn you can stroll the old town and the Serra Gelada without the heat; in summer, the walk to the Albir Lighthouse is better first thing.
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Where to stay
Where to stay in Altea
SHA Wellness Clinic
Why we like it: Integrative health clinic with a hotel in El Albir (L'Alfàs del Pi), a few minutes from Altea: suites, a hydrotherapy circuit and eight health programmes.
Services for this trip
Where to eat
Where to eat in Altea
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Casa Vital Restaurant
What to order: Ask about the tasting menu; the house highlights the salmon, cod, sirloin and cheesecake.
Carrer Salamanca, 11 · book on its website or by phone
Oustau de Altea
What to order: Book on its website; the menu does not publish prices on the home page.
Carrer Major · closed Monday and Tuesday in low season
Nearby
Near Altea
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
38.68° N · 0.20° W
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Xàbia (Jávea)
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Bocairent
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Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1The old town, on foot
Climb Calle Salamanca without hurrying and come down another street: the views change.
- 2Albir Lighthouse first thing
Better early in summer, and with binoculars if you like birds.
Altea is seen from afar: the old town climbs a hill and is crowned by the blue and white tiled dome of the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo. Around it are the harbour, Cap Blanc cove and, to the south, El Albir, which belongs to L'Alfàs del Pi, and the Serra Gelada, a natural park that drops in cliffs to the sea. It is easy to cover in a day, on foot and without hurry.
What should I do first?
Start with the old town. The route begins at the Portal Vell, a former gateway in the city wall, follows Calle Salamanca to the Portal Nou and has viewpoints along the way, such as the Glorieta del Maño. It ends at the Plaza de la Iglesia, where the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo stands, in neo-Baroque style and with free entry. Before climbing up, stop at the Tourist Info on Calle Sant Pere.
And nature?
From El Albir sets off the walk to the Albir Lighthouse, about 2 km from a car park, through the north of the natural park. You see cliffs, fossil dunes, the Whale Cave, old ochre mines and the lighthouse with the Bombarda tower beside it. It is a route suitable for families. Cap Blanc cove is the longest beach in the municipality of Altea, with a Blue Flag and adapted access.
And by boat?
From the harbour, Mundo Marino runs a one-hour trip along the coast of Altea and the Serra Gelada: €17 for adults, according to the official tourism listing.
Where do I eat?
In the old town, Casa Vital, on Calle Salamanca, a small restaurant opened in 2000 with a terrace overlooking the sea. For dinner with a French-inspired signature menu, Oustau de Altea, on Calle Major, among gardens.
Where do I sleep?
In the same area is the SHA Wellness Clinic, an integrative health clinic with a hotel in El Albir. You come to follow a health programme, not for a single night, and it does not publish prices.
How do I get there without a car?
Line 9 of the TRAM d'Alacant has stations in Altea, El Albir and L'Alfàs del Pí. Check the journey planner before you leave: in November 2026 FGV announced track maintenance works on line 9.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter the church?
Nothing: access to the church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo is free.
What are the Tourist Info opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9:30 to 15:30; Saturdays and public holidays, 9:30 to 13:30. Closed on Sundays.
How long is the boat trip?
One hour, with departures at 11:00, 16:00 and 17:30, according to the tourism listing; confirm on the Mundo Marino website.
Is El Albir part of Altea?
No: El Albir belongs to L'Alfàs del Pi, but it is right next to Altea and shares the bay and the Serra Gelada.
Where is SHA Wellness Clinic?
At Carrer del Verderol, 5, El Albir.