Maritia’s guidebook to Altea
Food scene
Authentic Italian food in a delightful setting - inside and outside. Perfect for a special occasion. In Altea la Vella.
15 locals recommend
Restaurante il Giardino Nova Bussola
21 Partida la FoiaAuthentic Italian food in a delightful setting - inside and outside. Perfect for a special occasion. In Altea la Vella.
Excellent all day dining and great for afternoon drinks with mountain views. Restaurant set in beautiful gardens and surroundings with views of the Sierra Bernia mountain range. In the village of Altea la Vella.
11 locals recommend
MELITON
52 Ctra. de CallosaExcellent all day dining and great for afternoon drinks with mountain views. Restaurant set in beautiful gardens and surroundings with views of the Sierra Bernia mountain range. In the village of Altea la Vella.
Excellent fusion cuisine set in beautiful surroundings. Restaurant for a special evening.
39 locals recommend
Restaurante Puerto Blanco
35-b Urb. Canuta BajaExcellent fusion cuisine set in beautiful surroundings. Restaurant for a special evening.
Casa Del Maco
15 Partida Pou RoigA small intimate boutique restaurant in a garden mountain setting with great views.
Olla Beach Bar
11 Partida la OllaEnjoy a free croissant with your morning coffee before 10.30!
Beautiful setting right on the beach! Great for lunch or dinner.
53 locals recommend
El Cranc Chiringuito
Beautiful setting right on the beach! Great for lunch or dinner.
Restaurante Don Cayo
Urbanización Sierra Alta
Chiringuito Mascarat
35Z C. Rda. del AtardecerPadel Tennis
Nearest padel courts at Villa Gadea Hotel. 16 euros per hour. They can also supply padel racquets. Enjoy coffee, cold drinks in 5* surroundings afterwards.
SH Villa Gadea
s/n Partida Villa GadeaNearest padel courts at Villa Gadea Hotel. 16 euros per hour. They can also supply padel racquets. Enjoy coffee, cold drinks in 5* surroundings afterwards.
Watersports
MaremotoSports Altea watercraft / jet ski
For hire of jet-skis
Kayak hire 15 euros per hour. Enjoy a gentle kayak or SUP board to the island, moor up and snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
6 locals recommend
KAYAK CLUB ALTEA
Kayak hire 15 euros per hour. Enjoy a gentle kayak or SUP board to the island, moor up and snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
Beaches
Nearest beach. Park right by the beach by the Villa Gadea and walk down some steps to the stony beach. Plenty of shade in the pine trees set behind the beach. Chiringuitos on the beach for food and drink.
7 locals recommend
L'Olla Altea
1 Partida la OllaNearest beach. Park right by the beach by the Villa Gadea and walk down some steps to the stony beach. Plenty of shade in the pine trees set behind the beach. Chiringuitos on the beach for food and drink.
Calp
The best nearby beautiful sandy beach. Family friendly.
Set in a small cove off the beaten track. Stone beach but crystal clear water. There’s also a Chiringuito beach bar overlooking the beach - make sure you book!
10 locals recommend
Playa Mascarat. Altea
2 C. CurricaSet in a small cove off the beaten track. Stone beach but crystal clear water. There’s also a Chiringuito beach bar overlooking the beach - make sure you book!
Porto Senso
Porto SensoA hidden gem with a partial sandy beach as you enter the water. Thanks
Walking trails
Plenty of great walks for all abilities for all year round. Use the Wikiloc app to look for and download trails to follow.
136 locals recommend
Sierra de Bernia
Plenty of great walks for all abilities for all year round. Use the Wikiloc app to look for and download trails to follow.
Medical facilities
Hospital IMED Levante
7 Calle Dr. Santiago Ramón y CajalNearest hospital
EuroClínica La Mar
121 Carrer la MarLocal doctor in Altea
Farmàcia Altea La Vella
67 Ctra. de CallosaCLÍNICA DENTAL ALTEA
21 Ctra. de CallosaFarmacia Europa 24h Benidorm
12 Av. de Europa