Which beaches are in Altea?

Altea's beaches include La Roda, L'Olla, Cap Negret, Mascarat and Cap Blanc. The seafront promenade runs for about 2 km.

Is there golf in Altea?

Altea Club de Golf in Altea la Vella is a 9-hole course founded in 1974. Villaitana Golf and Puig Campana Golf, both in Finestrat, are the nearest larger courses.

How old is the town of Altea?

James I of Aragon recaptured Altea from the Moors in 1244 and fortified it. The old town keeps whitewashed houses and labyrinthine streets around the blue-domed church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo.

Are there international schools near Altea?

Yes. Schools within reach of Altea include Sierra Bernia School and Costa Blanca International College.

Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Altea?

Yes. We do not hold listings in Altea ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.

How does the introduction work?

Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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Living in Altea

Altea has about 24,600 residents, a whitewashed old town climbing to the blue-domed church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, and a palm-lined seafront promenade of about 2 km. Alicante airport is about 45 minutes away. The Serra de Bèrnia shelters the town from the north.

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Buying in Altea

Altea sits a little further up the coast than the homes we hold ourselves. What we do here is introduce you to a local expert we trust, someone who knows Altea street by street, so you get the honest picture and the right guidance from day one.

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Who buys in Altea?

Altea suits buyers who want old-town character with the sea close. It sits next to Albir for beaches and services. For schools, Sierra Bernia School and Costa Blanca International College are both in the nearby l'Alfàs del Pi area, and Altea Club de Golf is in Altea la Vella.

Which areas make up Altea?

The old town is the historic heart, with white houses and winding streets. Other named areas include Altea Hills, Altea la Vella, Mascarat, Cap Negret and La Olla. James I of Aragon recaptured the town from the Moors in 1244 and then fortified it.

How do you get to Altea?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 65 km away and roughly 45 minutes by car.

Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Altea?

Beaches include La Roda, L'Olla, Cap Negret, Mascarat, and Cap Blanc.
Golf courses nearby include Altea Club de Golf, Villaitana Golf, and Puig Campana Golf.
International schools within reach include Sierra Bernia School and Costa Blanca International College.

Last reviewed October 2026

Good to know

Which beaches are in Altea?: Altea's beaches include La Roda, L'Olla, Cap Negret, Mascarat and Cap Blanc. The seafront promenade runs for about 2 km.
Is there golf in Altea?: Altea Club de Golf in Altea la Vella is a 9-hole course founded in 1974. Villaitana Golf and Puig Campana Golf, both in Finestrat, are the nearest larger courses.
How old is the town of Altea?: James I of Aragon recaptured Altea from the Moors in 1244 and fortified it. The old town keeps whitewashed houses and labyrinthine streets around the blue-domed church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo.
How far is Altea from the airport?: The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), about 65 km away and roughly 45 minutes by car.
Are there international schools near Altea?: Yes. Schools within reach of Altea include Sierra Bernia School and Costa Blanca International College.
Can Penrose Bay help me buy in Altea?: Yes. We do not hold listings in Altea ourselves, so we introduce you to a vetted local expert who does, and stay alongside you as your guide from first look to keys.
How does the introduction work?: Tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with one local expert who knows the area. They can then contact you about your search, and we stay close as your guide.

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