Altea is an alternative to the bustling cities as it is a veritable jewel of the Mediterranean, set in the crown of a mountainside that is reflected in the azure of the sea and sky. Altea has been developed with a great respect for the environment and this can be seen wherever you look.
Everywhere in Altea one can see some aspect of beauty - perhaps a narrow stepped street which offers the artist or photographer a fresh view or perspective, or the still beauty of the sea with its variety of shades of blue and green asking to be captured on canvas.
Behind the the town is the remarkable vista of the Sierra Bernia mountain range plunging towards the sea ending at clifftops which are awesome in themselves.Today Altea has a natural charm and is a delight for anyone to walk along the newly renovated promenade or relax at one of the many restaurants in this lovely seaside town.