Away from the madding crowds of Benidorm, the peaceful town of
Altea offers plenty of amenities for those who prefer a less
frenetic beach holiday, without the glitz, glamour and gusto. Of
all the towns on the Costa Blanca, Altea is probably the one that
remains the least exploited and overdeveloped, where daily life
remains uninterrupted by tourists and huge hotels have yet to be
built. Altea has a long jetty and attractive walkway fronting a
calm stretch of shoreline with pebbly beaches encircling the town.
The town's central Plaza de la Iglesia leads onto narrow
cobblestone streets and offers beautiful Mediterranean views.
