natural wonder
Peñón de Ifach
A towering 332m limestone rock rising sheer from the sea at Calpe, a natural park with a summit tunnel and trail.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Altea
Valencia, Spain · Europe
About Altea
Altea is worth a stop: 10 minutes from l'Alfàs del Pi, 12km from Peñón de Ifach.
Altea is in Valencia, Spain, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is l'Alfàs del Pi, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Altea?
Within an hour or so of Altea: Peñón de Ifach (12 km), El Castell de Guadalest (16 km).
Where is Altea?
Altea is in Valencia, Spain, about 5 km from l'Alfàs del Pi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,780
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Valencia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 38.5988, -0.0515
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Altea
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
El Castell de Guadalest
A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
16 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Altea
- 16 kmEl Castell de GuadalestA tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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