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Altea is without doubt one of the most charming towns to be found on Spains 'White Coast'. Altea is a far contrast from its neighbour Benidorm. If you are looking for bright lights and discos give Altea a miss. Altea is for the more discerning holiday maker who will be captivated by the Medieval cobbles streets, its picture book old quarter and the palm fringed seafront esplanade.

Region - Costa Blanca.
Country - Costa Blanca.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Altea.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 30 mins.
Altea Airport - ALC (Alicante).
Distance from Altea Airport - Altea is approximately 49 miles from Alicante airport.
Taxi Fare from Altea Airport - About €75, (£60).

Driving in Costa Blanca - In Altea they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Costa Blanca - In Altea it is 220v, adapter required.
Costa Blanca International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Altea Public Phones - In Altea International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Altea Mobile Phones - Altea has all major networks.

Costa Blanca Emergency Numbers - In Altea dial 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Altea Health Risks - None.
Altea Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Altea - Altea banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Altea shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Altea department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Altea office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Altea - Public holidays in Altea are Jan 1, 6, March 1, 25, May 1, June 24, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25, 28.

Altea Accommodation - ALtea accommodation on the Costa Blanca is registered and inspected by regional authorities. Altea hotels are classified from one to five-star. Altea hostels/pensions are lassified one to three-star. Other Altea accommodation on the Costa Blanca includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, family guest houses. .

Eating Out in Altea - Most visitors to Altea, Costa Blanca will eat out at some stage during their holiday. The good news is there are fantastic top class restaurants in the town featuring local and international cuisine.

Food in Costa Blanca - There are so many options for eating out in Altea and absolutely every taste and budget is catered for. Italian pastas and pizzas, great quality 3 course (Menu Del Dia) menus for less than 10 Euros, Spanish tapas and paellas, lobsters and seafood. .

Tipping in Altea - Service and tax are usually included in Altea hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Altea often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Altea Standard of Living - In Altea a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

What to do in Altea - Altea has a new arts centre and concert hall 'The Palau Altea Centre D'Arts' which provides a wealth of entertainment and cultural activities for the benefit of residents and holidaymakers. There is also a host of watersports to enjoy during the summer months.

Where to Visit in Altea - If you are looking for a relaxing day why not visit the Church of Altea with its magnificent dome of blue and white ceramic tiles. Every Tuesday there is a huge market that is one of the biggest on the Costa Blanca where you can pick up all sorts of bargains.

Altea Climate - The sunshine quota in the winter in Altea is around 6 hours, whilst in summer you can expect a long 12 hours to laze away the day in Altea. Expect a little humidity in high summer. .

Tourist Information on Altea
For further tourist information on Altea go to www.spanish-fiestas.com, www.indigoguide.com.

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