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Spain·🌊 Coastal

On Spain's eastern Mediterranean coast, Altea is the 'white village' of the Costa Blanca with blue-and-white domed churches and a charming old town full of artist studios. The quiet counterpoint to nearby Benidorm attracts culture lovers.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 29°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: February, November, December — a pleasant 21°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 17°C.

Max. temperature
16°
Jan
16°
Feb
18°
Mar
20°
Apr
23°
May
27°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
27°
Sep
25°
Oct
21°
Nov
18°
Dec
Water temperature
15°
Jan
15°
Feb
15°
Mar
18°
Apr
20°
May
24°
Jun
27°
Jul
29°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
18°
Nov
17°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
2d
Feb
11d
Mar
6d
Apr
5d
May
2d
Jun
1d
Jul
2d
Aug
6d
Sep
4d
Oct
3d
Nov
2d
Dec

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Altea as a Vacation Destination

Altea is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 29°C.

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Local languages
CA, ES