{"id":34388,"date":"2018-12-04T05:42:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T04:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/altea\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T21:31:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:31:57","slug":"altea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/en\/altea\/","title":{"rendered":"ALTEA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"34388\" class=\"elementor elementor-34388\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c13a80b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c13a80b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4860b024\" data-id=\"4860b024\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4beee304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4beee304\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Old Town, historic town<\/h2><p>It is a town in the Valencian Community, located in the province of Alicante, in the Marina Baja region.<\/p><p>It is located on the Costa Blanca of the Mediterranean Sea, north of Benidorm and south of Calpe and has about 25,000 inhabitants.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30834\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Antiguo-034-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1202\" height=\"902\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Antiguo-034-1.jpg 1202w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/C.-Antiguo-034-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1202px) 100vw, 1202px\" \/><\/p><p>Its white hamlet is clustered around the Parish Church, where we can see a beautiful dome, covered with blue glazed tiles, that stands out against the white tones of the town.<\/p><p>The austerity of the square tower of the temple contributes even more to giving that pictorial pre-eminence to the dome, which is repeatedly painted by new and experienced artists.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37804\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0024-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0024-5-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0024-5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0024-5-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0024-5-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p>On the promenade you can enjoy a pleasant sea breeze, with wonderful views of the bay.<\/p><p>Numerous terraces found there, including bars and restaurants, offer the possibility of tasting the gastronomy of the area<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30859\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20161003_124310-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20161003_124310-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20161003_124310-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20161003_124310-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20161003_124310-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>The healthy and famous Mediterranean cuisine, an authentic dietary panacea of our times, has been practiced by the people of Altea since always.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30844\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20200623171734-01-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20200623171734-01-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20200623171734-01-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20200623171734-01-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20200623171734-01-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p>The cuisine of this town is based on traditional products; fish, seafood, rice and garden products, such as vegetables.<\/p><p>Altea has more than 6 km of coastline, in which cliff areas and small coves alternate, with stretches of beach on flat terrain.<\/p><p>Altea, the \u201cQueen\u201d of the Marina Baja, is one of the most beautiful corners of the 500 kilometers of Levantine coast.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37796\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209152105-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209152105-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209152105-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209152105-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209152105-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p>It has been known for years as an artists&#8217; paradise, since poets, singers, painters, sculptors and ceramists have always sought refuge here, coming from all corners of the world, such as Eberhard Schlotter or well-known Spaniards such as Marisol, Rafael Alberti, Vicente Blasco Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez, Francisco, Josh Rouse, etc. .<\/p><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30845\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0008-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0008-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0008-3-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0008-3-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0008-3-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>Due to the proximity of the two international airports: El-Altet (Alicante) and Manises (Valencia), it is very well connected.<\/p><p>And thanks to the AP-7 highway that has access in the same city, it is very easy to reach any destination.<\/p><p>There are AVE (high speed trains) to Madrid from Valencia and Alicante.<\/p><p>It has wonderful golf courses in the surrounding area:<\/p><p><span lang=\"es\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alteaclubdegolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALTEA GOLF CLUB<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/golfifach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFACH Golf Club,<\/a> (Moraira) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubdegolfjavea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JAVEA Golf Club<\/a>, two courses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meliavillaitanagolf.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VILLA AITANA<\/a> Finestrat y <a href=\"http:\/\/golf.golfbonalba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BONALBA en Alicante.<\/a><\/span><\/p><div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-37794\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209150723-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209150723-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209150723-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209150723-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG20211209150723-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><span lang=\"es\">In the surrounding area there are theme parks for all ages: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terramiticapark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TERRA MITICA<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.terranatura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TERRA NATURA<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqualandia.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AQUALANDIA<\/a>. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><span lang=\"es\">In terms of health, it is very well covered: Hospital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicabenidorm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CL\u00cdNICA BENIDORM<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imedlevante.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOSPITAL LEVANTE,<\/a> Hospital de <a href=\"http:\/\/marinabaixa.san.gva.es\/hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LA MARINA BAIXA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinasalud.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOSPITAL DE DENIA<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/vithas.es\/Alicante\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEDIMAR International<\/a> Hospital Alicante. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><span lang=\"es\">In the area there are several 5-star hotels: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelo.com\/es-es\/asia-gardens-hotel-thai-spa-a-royal-hideaway-hotel\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=my_business&amp;utm_content=7326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcel\u00f3 ASIA GARDENS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellnessclinic.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHA Wellness Clinic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-villa-gadea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SH Villa Gadea.<\/a> <\/span><\/p><p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><span lang=\"es\">And in Altea Hills, the new world reference: <a href=\"http:\/\/zemwellnessretreataltea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZEM RETRAIT WELLNESS<\/a><\/span><\/p><div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"><p dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-42338\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Altea-Imagen-de-Micazu-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1210\" height=\"557\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Altea-Imagen-de-Micazu-1.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Altea-Imagen-de-Micazu-1-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" \/><\/p><p>Its small streets, sometimes narrow and with steps; small isolated squares, small bars, restaurants of all kinds, occasional craft centers and a large viewpoint, next to the local temple, which allows you to contemplate a magnificent view of the Bay of Altea.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\"><h3 dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Traducci\u00f3n\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30853\" src=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0040-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2144\" height=\"1424\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0040-2.jpg 2144w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0040-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0040-2-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abelmicheletti.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0040-2-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2144px) 100vw, 2144px\" \/><\/h3><h3><em><strong>If you haven&#8217;t been there, you&#8217;ll fall in love with it when you visit, and without a doubt, you&#8217;ll want to come back and live there. Just like many of us!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Old Town, historic town It is a town in the Valencian Community, located in the province of Alicante, in the Marina Baja region. It is located on the Costa Blanca of the Mediterranean Sea, north of Benidorm and south of Calpe and has about 25,000 inhabitants. 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