Valencia, Alicante, Altea, Spain

With a prime location in the sought-after Garganes area of Altea, this bright and spacious apartment offers exceptional comfort, a short stroll from the beach and all essential amenities.

Originally designed as a four-bedroom property, the apartment has been thoughtfully remodelled by the current owners to better suit modern living, with one bedroom converted into a practical laundry room.

The property boasts a pleasant terrace with views over a green area, offering a tranquil outdoor retreat, as well as a charming Juliet balcony at the rear of the property, overlooking the street. The interior is bright, airy, and remarkably spacious.

Additional advantages include an underground parking space and lift access directly to the front door, ensuring convenience and accessibility.

The picturesque tourist town of Altea is located in the Marina BaJa region, on the Mediterranean coast of the Gulf of Altea, south of Calpe and north of Alfaz del Pi. The long Sierra Bernia mountain range separates Calpe from Altea.
The town is part of Douzelage, the European twinning towns association, and is the official cultural capital of the Valencian Community.
Very peaceful and welcoming, Altea has always attracted bright and creative people, and in the mid-20th century, there was a whole colony of artists, writers, and musicians who turned the town into a bohemian place.
There are a large number of art galleries and craft workshops featuring ceramics and jewellery. And at its cultural centre, the Palau de Altea, where Montserrat Caballé and Rostropovich performed, concerts by major orchestras, and opera and pop stars from around the world are programmed, as well as exhibitions and theatrical productions.
Altea has a Faculty of Fine Arts. from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
Interestingly, in honour of the town, Seat named one of its sporty MPV models the Seat Altea.
The town's name likely comes from the Greek Althaia, meaning "I cure," or from the Arabic word a aláya (watchtower).
During Muslim rule, Altea belonged to the taifa of Denia until it was reconquered by Christian troops in 1244, under the command of James I of Aragon.
The 18th century in Altea was marked by an agricultural, fishing, commercial, and demographic boom. And during the 19th century, official and commercial life moved to the urban centre by the sea.
Altea differs from other towns on the Costa Blanca with its pebble beaches and narrow streets with white houses covered in tiled roofs, reminiscent of a snow-white Andalusian village.
Cobblestone paths, located on the slopes of the Old Town, lead to the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Consolation, which has become a symbol of Altea. Its blue and white dome is often called the "Dome of the Mediterranean."
The ruins of the Fort of Bernia. from the 16th century. and the Bellaguarda and La Galera watchtowers (from the 16th-17th centuries) have survived to the present day.
Altea is home to the first Orthodox church built in Spain, the Temple of the Archangel Saint Michael. It was built with money from parishioners living in Altea Hills, one of the most affluent residential areas in Altea. A third of the foreigners here are Russian.
Furthermore, real estate in the town is primarily purchased by Britons, Germans, and Scandinavians.
Their choice is not surprising; quiet and serene, Altea attracts lovers of peace and privacy.