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Altea for a Summer Visit
Posted by GuestPoster in Travel on July 14th, 2010
One of the great towns that you can visit this summer is Altea Spain. This town has maintained its Spanish tradition and has also made the city livelier without giving up its culture and tradition. It may not resemble the kind of liveliness that you can witness in Altea’s neighboring towns such as Relleu but nevertheless, the town has become very popular among tourists and locals alike.
You can find a lot of recreational activity in Altea especially if you head to the Plaza. The place is indeed a serene sanctuary for painters and artists. A lot of interesting things can be seen in this area and the peaceful ambience is really enticing. If you love all forms of art, you can visit the Old Town Centre where handicrafts and other artworks are sold.
The sea promenade can also be seen at the foot of the hill. A lot of pebbled beaches with shingled bathing areas can also be seen in Altea. Some of these well-known beaches are L’Olla, Cala del soio, Playa de la Roda and Cap Blanch. The village intersected by the Way of cross also contains plenty of cypress trees. This is an additional attraction for tourists who wish to visit Sierra de Bernia and Font del Garroferet. Several cafes can also be found in the clean Promenade. You can chat with your friends and enjoy the scenery while you grab a sip from a cup of coffee.
The neighboring town of Altea such as Calpe and Benidorm are also noteworthy. You can explore these cities by renting a car. Just like Altea, there are many sights to behold in Calpe and Benidorm and during nighttime you can witness all kinds of entertainments that are very riveting. Some major attractions that you can find in one of the neighboring towns of Altea are the skyscrapers of Benidorm. You should not forget to go to the Church of Altea on your way back to the city.
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If merry making is your cup of tea, Altea is the perfect destination for you. There are plenty of fiestas that you can witness regardless which month you are going to this fabulous city. Two of famous fiestas in Altea that you can participate in are Feast of San Lorenzo and Castell de L’Olla which is celebrated every month of August. Taking place every month of September is another famous celebration called the Moors and Christians festival. This festival is usually culminated by colorful and attractive fireworks display.