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Altea is a town in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Alicante at 50 kilometers northeast of the city of Alicante and 120 kilometers south of the city of Valencia. It has an area of 34.43 km² and is built on a hill. It is one of the most attractive cities, which can be found on the "Costa Blanca". The city was founded by the Iberians and Romans. In 1244 Altea reconquered by Jaime I of Aragon.
The parochial church dedicated to the Virgen del Consuelo (Our Lady of Solace) was built at the start of the last century, and beside it is the Plaza (Plaza de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo) situated high above the town offering superb views of Altea and the coastline beyond. The church is recognizing from a distance by the picturesque blue towers. The church is built on top of the hill. Next to it is the Plaza (Plaza de Nuestra Senora del Consuelo), with stunning views of Altea and the coastline.
Running down, enjoy the narrow streets, with its attractive white houses, many of which are decorated with bougainvillea and jasmine, the artisan shops selling handmade jewelry and ceramics, and the restaurants and cafes. Altea has always attracted writers and artists because of its special ambience. On warm summer evenings, the streets are pedestrianised and artists and craftsmen display their wares in the evening market. Downstairs is the commercial village with its shopping street, the boulevard with its restaurants, cafes and bars. At the end of the boulevard is the harbor, divided into the old fishing harbor and a somewhat newer sports harbor. The weekly market is the largest street market of Altea and is held on Tuesdays from 08:30 to 01:00, the vegetable market is a part of it.

Altea La Vella
Only on a distance from 3 kilometer from Altea, direction Calpe and after that Callosa, is the village Altea la Vella. It is a friendly and quiet small village, with its restaurants, bars and small shops. Altea La vella is well known by its urbanisations (small communities with only houses). The most popular are Altea Hills, El Paradiso, Alama Springs, Sierra de Bernia, Montelimar, Galera de las Palmeras en Santa Clara. In Altea la Vella you find the golfcourse "Altea Club de Golf (Don Cayo), a beautiful nine holes golf course.

Some Traditional Festivities

SANTISIMO CRISTO DEL SAGRARIO
These are the most important festivals of the church. The"Moros yCristianos" play the main role here, beheld in September.
SANLORENZO
During this festival is the fireworks EL CASTILLO DELA OLLA, a major fireworks, with music and is part of the national fireworks calendar. The fireworks are displayed in front of the beach of Olla and held in August (first or second Saturday)

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