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Property for Sale in Altea – Discover the Jewel of Costa Blanca
Often described as the Santorini of Spain, Altea is one of the Costa Blanca’s most captivating towns. With its whitewashed buildings, turquoise waters, and Mediterranean charm, Altea offers a perfect blend of beauty, lifestyle, and investment potential.
Unlike many coastal areas, Altea is vibrant year-round, appealing to both holidaymakers and full-time residents. With a warm climate, fantastic local amenities, and breathtaking sea views, it’s easy to see why Altea real estate is in such high demand.
ALTEA AREAS
Within the region of Altea you have several residential areas to choose from, with each place offering something different.
As we highlighted above Altea Hills with its most elevated position in the area and 24hr gated security gives you the peace of mind and Panoramic views many people are looking for.
In addition below we have summarised some of the areas other well known and loved areas for you.
The Best Areas to Buy Property in Altea
Altea Old Town (Casco Antiguo)
Wander through the cobbled streets that wind uphill toward the iconic blue-domed church of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo. This picturesque area is full of charm, with:
• Boutique shops selling handmade goods
• Stylish cafes and restaurants
• Panoramic viewpoints perfect for photos
• A rich cultural calendar, including local fiestas and art exhibitions
Living in the Old Town means being at the heart of Altea’s vibrant spirit, with everything within walking distance.
Altea Hills – Gated Luxury with Panoramic Views
Altea Hills is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious urbanisation of the Costa Blanca, and is the perfect place for people who value safety and privacy.
Set within this gated community residents can enjoy permanent surveillance, on site security guards and cctv.
Altea Hills is highly sought after due to the breath taking panoramic views across the Altea Bay and the Mediterranean Sea.
All the homes here enjoy a very elevated position and the most incredible far reaching views.
As well as the stunning modern villas in Altea Hills there is also a selection of Apartments and other properties available.
With the back drop of the ocean, the new modern designed villas use large expanses of glass throughout the home to frame the views, and enable most of the home to have sea views from living spaces, to bedrooms and bathrooms.
This secure, gated development offers:
• 24-hour surveillance and security
• Luxury villas with private pools and sea views
• Apartments with communal pools and panoramic terraces
Marina Greenwich & Mascarat – Waterfront Living
Located down the hillside from Altea Hills is Marina Greenwich, This beautiful area has a stunning marina with a vast array of amazing bars and restaurants, all set amongst some gorgeous boats.
Here you also have one of the areas most wonderful beaches outside the marina and several coves to explore.
Set around the marina and surrounding Mascarat area are an array of fantastic apartments at what we consider very low prices, given the size of the properties and the sea views they offer.
This makes these properties in our opinion some of the regions best investment opportunities available.
Just below Altea Hills, Marina Greenwich is a stylish marina surrounded by:
• High-end bars and restaurants
• Yachts and sailboats
• Secluded coves and beautiful beaches
The Mascarat area offers spacious sea-view apartments at exceptional value, making it a top investment opportunity in Altea.
Paseo Marítimo – Beachfront Living Near the Boulevard
Staying with the water and Marina theme !, we have the main area near Altea Marina.
This area is located close to the renovated boulevard and is set amongst the seafront roads, bars and restaurants.
Here we often see a selection of older homes, but they benefit from being on the frontline to the ocean, with all the amenities you need on your doorstep.
Although the properties here tend to be smaller and older in style, they do offer great investment potential.
And without things like a communal pool they benefit from not having the higher communal fees of other apartments.
What these properties do offer you is the chance to sit on your balcony with the sound of the waves crashing in the background, whilst being in the centre of the vibrant hustle and bustle of the boulevard, and no need for a car here in this part of Altea as its all on your doorstep.
The newly renovated Altea seafront boulevard is a lively hub with:
• Oceanfront restaurants and cafes
• Shops, services, and public transport
• Direct beach access
Homes here are typically older but enjoy prime locations and low community fees. It’s the ideal spot for those who love being in the heart of Altea’s social and seaside life — with no need for a car.
Altea Town Center – Convenience Meets Culture
For some people being in the heart of Altea is very appealing, to have all the amenities on your doorstep from the bars, shops, restaurants and public transport services a short walkaway.
Also no matter the time of year there is always something going on in Altea centre.
From the weekly market on Tuesdays, there is the indoor market in the centre of town and there are several supermarkets for everyday shopping.
Those who live in the centre of Altea can do their shopping or go out for a meal on foot.
Most city apartments don’t have a communal swimming pool, but because you can walk to the beach, and have everything you need around you its a fair trade off.
Altea also has a large sports centre with an indoor swimming pool you can visit to get your pool fix if needed and there are special rates for residents.
The big draw in this location is to be in the heart of Altea´s vibrant culture and history, the community here in these parts is superb and you will be made to feel at home in Altea’s lively town center and old town by the other residents, who all come together for fiestas, and other events here throughout the year.
If you value walkability and convenience, the Altea town center is perfect:
• Weekly markets and supermarkets
• Bars, restaurants, pharmacies, and shops
• Indoor swimming pool and sports center
• Easy access to public transport
Apartments here may lack pools but offer a vibrant, year-round lifestyle just minutes from the beach and marina.
Sierra de Altea – Golf, Nature & Space
The Sierra de Altea are is the popular residential area located around Altea’s golf course.
Here residents enjoy private villas set in large and spacious plots surrounded by greenery, and mature pine tree lined streets.
The area is very popular not just with people who enjoy golf, but for those who also like to feel close to nature and enjoy the greenery.
You can still find homes here also with a sea view, so for many people to have the greenery, sea views and golf views, it ticks many boxes.
There are also a small selection of gated apartment complexes, here in this area making it accessible to people with different budgets.
They also all enjoy a fast and easy connection back onto the main motorway, as well as being close to the small village which caters for all your day to day needs, with several supermarkets, bars, restaurants, a pharmacy, bank office, petrol station, and various other commercial stores.
Set around the Altea Golf Club, Sierra de Altea is a green, serene enclave offering:
• Spacious villas on large plots
• Lush pine trees and sea views
• Proximity to Don Cayo Golf Course
• Fast access to the motorway and nearby village amenities
This area combines sea views, nature, and tranquility — ideal for families and retirees alike.
Altea La Vella – Village Charm & International Community
Altea la Vieja or Altea La Vella is a picturesque borough of Altea, located about 3.5KM from Altea main centre with its own small village centre, shops and even a small old town church.
There are around 2,400 residents that call Altea Vella home who come from all over the world, if you count the surrounding housing developments of Alhama and Sierra de Altea.
In the urbanisation Sierra de Altea is the golf course Don Cayo.
With its white houses and located between the sea and mountains. Its fabulous gastronomy and friendly residents, along with the excellent climate all year are more than enough reasons to appreciate this place.
In addition to housing developments Sierra de Altea, Alhama Springs there are the urbanisation El Paradiso, Urb.Monte Rico and the Urb. SantaClara.
Beautiful villas and estates are located in these housing developments, all of which are protected by the striking Sierra Bernia from the northern weather.
Residents from all over Europe and the world ensure an international, cosmopolitan ambience.
Altea la Vella has all the amenities residents need with two supermarkets, bakery, gas station, post office, international press, hairdresser, hardware store, doctors and its tapas bars and restaurants to name the main ones.
Just 3.5km from Altea center, Altea la Vella is a peaceful, village-like borough with:
• A small-town center and whitewashed church
• Two supermarkets, a gas station, pharmacy, bakery, and more
• A mix of modern developments and traditional villas
• A welcoming, international community
Developments like Sierra de Altea, Alhama Springs, and Monte Rico offer quality homes protected by the stunning Sierra Bernia mountain backdrop.
Find Your Dream Property in Altea
Whether you’re looking for a modern villa in Altea Hills, a charming apartment in the Old Town, or a beachfront home near the Paseo Marítimo, Altea has a property to match every lifestyle and budget.
We hope you have found this page useful and it has given you an insight into all that Altea has to offer for people looking to call this stunning area of Spain Home.
If you are thinking of Altea as YOUIR place to call home here in Spain please contact us to see how we can help you.
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