REASON TO BUY A PROPERTY IN ALTEA

Enjoy sunshine nearly every day of the year, mild winters, and warm but pleasant summers. The Sierra Bernia mountains protect Altea from extreme weather, creating an ideal microclimate that allows you to enjoy outdoor living, morning swims, and sunset dinners on your terrace all year round.  No wonder many Europeans dream of retiring in Altea, where winters are mild, summers are pleasant, and the sun shines almost every day of the year — a true haven from Northern Europe’s endless cold.

In Altea, wellness comes naturally. The sea, the mountains, and the quality of life combine in perfect balance; fresh air and Mediterranean calm invite you to slow down and live fully.

The health benefits are obvious. It comes from the Greek term Ἀλθαία (Althaía), derived from althos, meaning “healing” or “remedy.” In this context, to speak of Altea is to speak of a healthy and wholesome life, of a place where you can disconnect and immerse yourself in nature to practice all kinds of sports, walk enjoying beautiful landscapes of sea and mountains or simply stroll through the small streets of its beautiful old town.

The region’s climate is recognized by the WHO as one of the healthiest in the world — an environment that encourages both well-being and longevity.

With Alicante airport only 50 minutes away and Valencia just over an hour, Altea is perfectly positioned for effortless travel across Europe. The area offers excellent connections by air, train from whose central station you can access the high-speed rail network that connects it with Madrid in just two hours, Barcelona and other cities.

Excellent roads link it, and even direct access to the Balearic Islands by ferry — making it ideal for both permanent homes and holiday properties.

The area of Altea and neighbouring municipalities has managed to carve  out an important niche for itself as a tourist and sports destination  for golf, cycling and water sports enthusiasts and professionals, thanks to the advantages offered by its favourable climate, its health  infrastructures and its beautiful scenery. From sailing and golf to fine dining and art, Altea offers a lifestyle surrounded by nature’s beauty. You can embrace an active, cosmopolitan lifestyle without sacrificing serenity.

The nearby La Nucía Sports City — one of Europe’s best-equipped sports complexes. In Altea’s neibourghood you can have football pitches, basketball, tennis, squash, paddle, skate park, BMX circuit, triathlon area, Dirt Jump for bicycles, MTB, climbing wall...etc.

The secret of Altea’s varied and excellent gastronomy is, firstly, the freshness and quality of the raw materials: fruit, vegetables, olive oil, meat and fresh fish that can be bought daily at the port’s fish market.

Secondly, Altea has a whole series of tapas bars and international restaurants where you can taste not only the typical dishes of the area such as paella or grilled ‘sepionets’ but also those from other countries like France, Italy, Greece, Nepal, Thailand, Belgium, etc.

Between turquoise coves and charming pebble beaches, Altea’s coastline offers peace, beauty, and breathtaking sea views. Some are surrounded by green forests, some are child-friendly and some are nudist beaches

Many homes enjoy direct access to nature and panoramic vistas — a privilege reserved for those who appreciate life’s finer details.

Every sunrise reminds you why you chose Altea.

Altea is a town full of relaxed, welcoming and hospitable people who try to take life with joy. If you live in a town with wonderful landscapes and beautiful beaches, with no environmental pollution, where the weather is good all year round and the food is wonderful, it is logical that people live happily and transmit happiness. And not only the people born in Altea but also the lucky people, Spanish or foreign, who bought a house and stayed to live here.