The highlight of the week? Our little weekend escape to Altea on Saturday!
It only took about two hours to get there, super affordable too and totally worth it. The town is gorgeous, with a beach that easily ranks among the prettiest I’ve seen so far. But it quickly became clear that Altea is definitely a tourist hotspot (especially for german retirees). Everything was a bit on the pricey side, and the town had this very polished, picture-perfect vibe.
I also found it super interesting how the town is built. All these winding, uneven stone streets that are admittedly a bit hard to walk on, but still incredibly aesthetic. There’s something about those narrow alleys and whitewashed walls that gives the whole place a peaceful, almost timeless charm.
We noticed a lot of empty Airbnbs though, which was a bit sad. You can really feel how much of the local life has shifted toward short-term tourism. Still, we strolled along the beach for a while and then made our way up the hill to the famous church. And let me tell you – so many stairs. Add the heat on top of that, and it turned into a bit of a workout. But once we made it to the top, the view made it all worth it. It was such a refreshing change from Valencia. Quieter, slower, and full of charm!