Beautiful Vacations in Spain
by Ray Walberg
Altea is a city which is located 15km to the north of
Benidorm. This city is one of the few that has kept the
image of a traditional Spanish fishing village. They have
successfully carved out a tourist industry without having to
say goodbye to their natural beauty.
This village is much more relaxed than the other larger
cities. The weather is much milder in the summer and winter.
This is because the hills which surround the city make the
temperature much more comfortable during both the summer and
the winter.
Finding Travel and Accommodation in Altea
Most tourists traveling to Altea fly into Alicante airport,
this is located about half an hour away from the village by
car. You can hire a car from the airport for convenience.
You can also get a number of buses and trains from Alicante
to Altea.
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mountainous area just outside of the main village, this have
some amazing views. Real estate is becoming very desirable
in these areas. There are many new hotels and apartments
springing up in these locations.
Altea Attractions
I personally think that Altea is one of the most beautiful
areas in all of Spain. It's very tranquil and relaxing. The
writer proves to be a draw for Spanish and international
tourists, especially writers and painters. Some of these may
stay for a short period, others live there permanently. Most
will stay in the area which is around the old church.
The church is fairly famous, it's known as the Nuestra
Senora DelConsuelo. This was built in 1910 and is based on
Mediterranean architecture. All of the tiles are hand
painted. The blue dome can be seen from quite some distance
and is somewhat of a landmark.
Not far from the beach and harbor you will find a number of
independent stores which are greet for shopping. Most of
these stores open at 10:00am and close at 9:00pm. Many of
these stores are closed for a siesta from 2:00pm until 4:00,
or 5:00pm. Larger stores typically stay open throughout the
day.
The best way to see Altea close up is to take a walking
tour. This will allow you to see the town and mountain areas
in all its glory. The mountain walkingtours in Altea can be
very relaxing as you get to enjoy
nature. You could also take a private tour of many of the
trails which go around the village. There are even all
inclusive tours which are available for a few days up to a
week.
From Easter to September there is a wonderful craft market.
This can be found near the harbor area. There are many local
crafts offered at these events and you can find a number of
beautiful hand crafted items at quite a reasonable price.
Because of the mild weather conditions this region is well
known for its golfing vacations. There is a golf club which
is great for visitors to the region.
If you want to have a more active night life then you should
take a trip to Benidorm. This is a larger city and can be
reached for a day trip. There are plenty of water parks,
night clubs and theme parks here.
Ray Walberg published most often for
http://www.alicante-spain.com , a website on the topic of
altea in spain and the village of altea in Spain. His work
on (http://www.alicante-spain.com/altea.html) altea hills
can be found on his website .
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