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Altea (Altea (Provincia de Alicante)) — Guía de Viaje (España): Qué Ver, Cómo Llegar y Gastronomía

Altea (Altea (Provincia de Alicante)) in Provincia de Alicante, Valencian Community, España (Pop. 24,298, 38.5984°N, -0.0521°E): travel guide, train access, local food & highlights.

Nombre OficialAltea (Provincia de Alicante)
Región / ComunidadValencian Community (Provincia de Alicante)
Población24,298
Coordenadas38.5984°N, -0.0521°E

Descripción General

Altea (Altea (Provincia de Alicante)) is an official municipality in Provincia de Alicante within the Valencian Community region of España. Travellers visiting Altea enjoy authentic local architecture, traditional town squares, and easy access to the wider cultural and natural attractions of Valencian Community (regional capital: Valencia).

Cómo Llegar y Transporte

AVE / Ouigo / Iryo high-speed trains from Madrid to Valencia (1h50) and Alicante (2h15); Valencia (VLC) & Alicante (ALC) airports. From the regional hub of Valencia, regional trains and local bus connections link directly to Altea and neighbouring municipalities across Provincia de Alicante.

Qué Ver y Hacer

  • Historic Center of Altea: Walk the main square, civic landmarks, and historic streets of Altea.
  • Valencia City of Arts and Sciences & Turia Gardens (Valencian Community regional highlight)
  • Valencia Central Market & La Lonja de la Seda (Valencian Community regional highlight)
  • Alicante Santa Bárbara Castle & Costa Blanca (Valencian Community regional highlight)
  • Albufera Natural Park & Peñíscola (Valencian Community regional highlight)

Gastronomía y Platos Típicos

  • Authentic Paella Valenciana — signature culinary specialty of Valencian Community.
  • Arroz a banda & Fideuà — signature culinary specialty of Valencian Community.
  • Horchata de chufa with fartons — signature culinary specialty of Valencian Community.
  • Turrón de Jijona — signature culinary specialty of Valencian Community.
  • Valencian oranges — signature culinary specialty of Valencian Community.

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