One of the few places that have retained its reputation as a cozy fishing village is Altea. It is seated a few kilometers north of Benidorm and is most likely visited by tourists who grew towards the beautiful place of Altea. The warm and natural beauty that surrounds it is one good thing to be liked about this place. Altea presents itself to be a lovely tourist attraction without risking the natural beauty it beholds.

Getting to and fro, Altea is a breeze. An airport is as accessible as a one-hour drive away from the handsome village. A car is readily available for hire to take visitors onto or off the airport. Other means of transportation available for travel are trains and buses that transport from Alicante to Altea.

This place is for the people who have certain affinity for good weather and solace. Since Altea is considerably clad with more peace and quiet as compared to other larger cities in the area, painters, writers and artists alike come often to this place. These people who are on an artistic endeavor choose Altea as a fitting abode for the accomplishment of their work of arts and crafts. It must be the fine weather it offers, especially in either winter or summer, where the weather is still mild and steady.

This village is also surrounded by hills that prevent turbulent and cold winds during winter. In the summer, the hills keep the temperature steady as well - neither hot nor cold. Generally speaking, Altea is also a place for all walks of life who are looking into a common purpose, and that is seeking relaxation.

Some famous spots that are well visited by chance tourists alike include Nuestra Seora Del Consuelo. This is an old church built somewhere 1819 and is beautifully crafted in Mediterranean style as far as architecture is concerned. Even the tiles are of wonderful craftsmanship because these are said to be hand-painted and elaborate. Tourists can recognize the church because of the distinct roof of the church formed as a blue dome. No wonder most of the tourists choose to stay at areas that are near, if not surrounding the very church.

Altea is surrounded with small and large shopping stores that either open all day or serve in business hours starting at ten in the morning and closes at nine in the evening. It is not too far from the beach and the harbour area so it is very convenient to walk through and drop at these stores anytime of the day. Apart from shopping stores, a craft market that sell hand-made items at very low prices is also worth a stop.

To appreciate Altea in full circles, tourists can travel around on foot. Walking, they say, is the best way to check out the many beautiful spots of the place. In a walking tour, the tourists are blessed to have a chance to have long views of the mountain areas.