Description Altea, Spain

Altea - a small resort town 10 kilometers north of Benidorm, famous since Phoenician times. Once came here Moors rebuilt the city in its own way and called it "Altaya", meaning "health for all". The city is conveniently located on a hill, top of which the church of St Mary spectacular view of the bay and the mountain range of Sierra de Bernis.

Altea is considered the most bohemian resort coast and in many ways is the antithesis of Benidorm. It is prohibited to construct buildings higher than four floors, so the atmosphere created by the chamber and cozy. It is a city of artists and art galleries, exhibition area and live concerts, classical, and not pop music. If the Rolling Stones and Tom Jones usually serve in Benidorm, then Mstislav Rostropovich, José Carreras, Montserrat Caballe prefer to meet with her fans is in Altea.

The former fishing village has adapted to the progress, not losing to an unhurried rhythm of life, which dictates the nature of the Mediterranean. In Altea itself has two beaches, a few more beautiful places for swimming are located nearby. For example, a beach with black pebbles, Playa de Cap Negret, or cave in the village Mascarat Bay, northern Gulf of Althaea. Sea travel is convenient to alternate with walks and educational excursions to the mountains.