Altea: an idyllic place to live or spend your summer

A small and lovely town located at the Costa Blanca that hides a huge cultural heritage...

On the warm coast of Spain, it is a small and cozy town that was a hometown for many artists of the eighteenth century. Spanish Crown’s artists settled there as a colony until the end of the War of the Spanish Succession. They decorated cobbled paths and the stairs of Altea with bright drawings. Since then more than five hundred years have passed, but the creative atmosphere is still there. Everything here is reminiscent of those magical fairy tales told to us during our childhood.

Altea’s architecture is made to delight the eye: small houses, narrow alleyways, colourful pictures and decorations. A promenade full of small restaurants and cafes on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and a charming craft market. Here you disconnect from the bustle of the 21st century. All the things which are important in big cities, here are perceived differently. Enjoy the calmness. It’s always interesting to consider investing in real estate in Altea. It’s a joyful and peaceful location that invites home owners and resters to take a break from the busy life that the big cities offer.

Altea’s beaches are definitely something to mention. Most of them are pebble beaches and have crystal clear waters. Beaches in the centre of Altea  are mixed: pebble and sand.. Most of the beaches have sunbeds, umbrellas and lifeguard service, but you can also find almost wild natural beaches and bays. The water in the summer months can easily exceed 27 degrees and in winter the maximum falls to 16 degrees. Renting a beach house in Altea for the summer months is definitely a good idea!

At night Altea becomes another world. In summer the warm sun downs and the temperature descends to more or less 20 degrees, leaving a feeling of freshness and lightness at the same time. The night offers a plenty of plans: dinners at charming restaurants, theatre plays, art galleries, classical music concerts, street music and dance performances.

At midnight boats leave the dock for night walks by the sea. Each store in the city is illuminated with colored lamps, posters, flowers and strange figures. In the town squares you will mostly find couples and children, some dance, others laugh, others walk or sit in the cafes enjoying the atmosphere. The habitual residents of Altea, who walk during the day with simple summer clothes, look lovely at night. Few people know, but Altea is considered the most bohemian town on the Costa Blanca.

The Delight of Owning Property in Altea

Altea is an attractive, festive town in Costa Blanca, Spain. Those who are lucky enough to own property in Altea, will be able to enjoy its delicious local dishes and have fun in the varios local celebrations.

This town would not have the same charm without the magnificent restaurants. They are famous for their quality, creative presentation of the dishes and the inimitable taste of Mediterranean cuisine. While it is true that most restaurants on the Costa Blanca make typical dishes of this area and the local wine is served, the restaurants of Altea will also surprise you with a whole range of local town’s delicacies: more than a hundred types of paella and sangria, fresh seafood, or succulent desserts unknown, among others. And if you are one of those who love gastronomic tours, you can not miss this article: Mediterranean cuisine: What to eat on the Costa Blanca?

Altea is also a city where local festivities follow each other throughout the year, most of them dedicated to saints in the area. Many of these festivities are not only celebrated in Altea, but also in the nearby towns that surround it. The first party of the year, "Christ of Health", is celebrated in the area of Altea la Vella in January. It hosts concerts of various musical groups, as well as solemn processions through the streets of the city. In August, you will be fascinated with the San Lorenzo Festival, which takes place in the town of La Olja.

A beautiful city converted by its inhabitants into a great creative scene: that's Altea. If you are looking to rent an apartment with a view to the sea or buy a spacious villa, you will find it here. Altea is one of the cities with the highest life duration in Spain, the average is 86 years.

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