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ALTEA
On the foot of Altea Hills, is the town of
Altea. Altea has more than six kilometers
of the most beautiful and varied coastlines,
combining impressive cliffs and turquoise
coves with white sandy beaches that proudly
display a blue flag all year around. Embraced
by the majestic Sierra Bernia, a chain of
mountains that curves into the sea, Altea
is guaranteed a perfect climate almost all
year round, mild and sunny. Its low humidity
levels and the protection of the hills that
surround it, create a unique micro climate
that the world health organisation has rated
as one of the healthiest on the planet.
The “Old Town” built around 1244 is a
maze of narrow steep streets, whitewashed

houses, hanging balconies, carved wooden
doors, jasmines and bougainvilleas that
today, contains private homes as well as
numerous galleries, exclusive boutiques,
excellent selection of fine restaurants from
Michelin star restaurants to French or Swiss
Bistro, gourmet Spanish grills and a wide
range of Oriental and European tendencies;
the rainbow of choices is yours. Culture and
arts are also top priority in Altea. Officially
granted the title of “Cultural Capital of the
Valencia Region”.
Altea has several private and public
harbours of great quality, including two
first-class Marinas El Puerto Deportivo Luis
Campomanes (also known as The Greenwich
Marina because of its location exactly on the
Greenwich meridian) and EL Club Nautico

de Altea, distinguished for organising wellknown international nautical competitions.
Sun and Sea bathing are also a wholesome
pleasure at the beaches and in the coves
of Altea, WfV