Nature in Altea
Altea has an impressive wealth both in its flora and in its fauna, of terrestrial and marine environment.
The Serra Gelada Natural Park and the Sierra de Bernia are geographical references of the province of Alicante, and here you can practice water sports such as sailing, diving, kayaking, hiking, excursions… With possibilities for all ages.
Altea la Vella, the orchard near the Algar River… Many are the roads of Altea for those who enjoy a wonderful day in family and in contact with nature.
You can take a day and go to the Fuentes del Algar or even visit the Island of Tabarca.
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Guide to the fauna of Riu Algar
Mascarat and Cap Negret Volcanic Outcrop
Altea routes
Sierra de Bèrnia
Cycling
5 POWERFUL REASONS TO VISIT THE BEACHES OF ALTEA
Altea is a charming town, there is no doubt. Its white houses and cobbled streets with the famous mediterranean domes of the Consuelo´s Church, give it a bohemian and very special air. It is a perfect place to escape your life and have a vacation, which offers a wide…
YOU AND YOUR PET ALWAYS TOGETHER!
Beach and pets If you always travel with your pet, Altea is the place to be. Enjoy the beach, find easily a pet-friendly hotel. Altea welcomes warmly pets and their owners. Our charming city wants your pet and you to feel comfortable. In 2016, The city…
KAYAKS, A GREAT OPTION IN ALTEA
Altea, an unforgettable place for water sports The bay of Altea offers crystal clear waters and an incomparable environment for water sports. There are many magical places you will discover as caves, cliffs, islands and secluded beaches that complete the wonderful Natural Park of…
4 ROUTES TO DISCONNECT
Altea’s Roads Sometimes disconnecting is necessary, changing our vision from day to day and immersing ourselves in nature or in some new environment. In Altea you can find endless possibilities, since this charming town offers you the best of the sea, as well as the mountain….
GUIDED TOURS, KNOW ALTEA BETTER
Discover Altea walking this summer Choose between these 5 guided tours and enjoy corners of Altea that you did not know yet. To book your place you just have to call the Tourist Info of Altea at Tel:965844114, or go to the…
CYCLING IN ALTEA
Altea and bikes Altea, in the heart of the Costa Blanca, has become a benchmark for the practice of a wide variety of sports disciplines. This charming town is an ideal destination for anyone who loves sport. The bicycle, both road and recreational cycling,…
ALTEA LA VELLA, THE ORIGIN
History Altea la Vella, located inside the municipality of Altea, had its own entity from the Middle Ages to the sixteenth century. This territory, between the Algar River and the Sierra de Bernia, suffered population displacements and even demographic vacuums. The first evidence of occupation of the lands of…
LET’S DIVE IN ALTEA
Enjoy the bay Altea’s sea offers an incomparable setting for the practice of wáter sports, both on its surface and sea beds. Protected by the Serra Gelada Natural Park, it provides various snorkeling and diving routes. Our shallow sea beds are easily discovered, and although they aren’t usually paid…
DISCOVER THE SIERRA DE BÈRNIA AND ITS SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES
Dream landscapes Spectacular views, historic paths, cave art, and a Renaissance fort. Thanks to its full network of marked paths, the Sierra de Bérnia Mountain Range offers an endless variety of opportunities for all types of hikers. You can arrive on foot from Pinos…