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Luxury Beachfront Villa in Porto Senso, Altea | Villa Porto Senso
752
EUR 4,700,000
Altea
Costa Blanca North's most culturally distinct town: a whitewashed hillside Old Town, low-rise planning that protects sea views, and a TRAM stop linking Altea to Benidorm and Alicante
Altea is widely regarded as the cultural heart of the Costa Blanca North, celebrated for its whitewashed Old Town, cobbled streets and iconic blue domed church overlooking the Mediterranean. Long associated with artists, writers and creatives, the town has retained an authentic character that sets it apart from many of the region's purpose built resorts. Careful planning has preserved its low rise skyline and spectacular sea views, creating a distinctive property market that ranges from historic townhouses in the Old Town to luxury hillside villas in Altea Hills and exclusive seafront apartments. Combining artistic heritage, natural beauty and a sophisticated lifestyle, Altea remains one of the Costa Blanca's most desirable destinations for both permanent residents and second home buyers.
Mostly pebble rather than sand, running roughly 8km from Cap Blanc in the south (merging into neighbouring Albir) to the Mascarat coves at the Calpe border: La Roda, the main town beach directly facing the Old Town promenade, with full family amenities; Cap Negret, a quieter 2km stretch popular for snorkelling; and the Mascarat coves by Marina Greenwich.
Serra Gelada Natural Park runs along the coastal ridge toward Albir and Benidorm, with cliff-top and lighthouse walking trails; inland, the Algar river valley and its waterfalls (Fuentes del Algar) are a short drive away.
Altea's dining strength is breadth rather than star count: as of the MICHELIN Guide Espana 2026, there is no Michelin-starred restaurant within Altea itself - the nearest are in Calpe (three) and Benissa (one), both within a 10-20 minute drive. What the town does have is a genuinely distinctive scene shaped by six decades as an artists' colony: Old Town and seafront restaurants covering Mediterranean, international and art-cafe dining, denser and more design-led than a typical Costa Blanca resort strip.
Marina Greenwich - a 542-berth marina uniquely sited on the Prime Meridian (00000), the only marina in the world at this exact point - plus Altea's older fishing port beneath the Old Town, and Altea Golf Club (formerly Don Cayo, founded 1974), a 9-hole course in the Sierra de Bernia foothills nearby.
Coastal hiking and cycling along Serra Gelada, cliff-top and Old Town promenade walking, and a TRAM Metropolitano d'Alacant stop (Line 9) linking Altea to Benidorm, Calpe and Benissa - and, via a change at Benidorm, to Alicante city and its airport - without needing a car, making Altea one of the more car-optional bases on the Costa Blanca North.
Altea continues to rank among the Costa Blanca's most desirable residential markets, supported by its picturesque Old Town, marina, exclusive hillside communities and enduring international appeal. As of March 2026, the municipality's average asking price stood at approximately 3,423/m2, representing a 7.0% increase compared with March 2025. Price growth has moderated in recent months, with values remaining broadly stable since the start of the year.
Property prices vary considerably across the municipality. Altea Pueblo offers the most accessible entry point, with average asking prices of around 3,115/m2, reflecting its traditional townhouses and historic character. At the upper end of the market, the gated community of Altea Hills commands average prices of almost 4,000/m2, driven by luxury villas, panoramic sea views and a limited supply of premium homes.
Apartments remain the municipality's highest priced property type, averaging approximately 3,496/m2, while houses and villas average around 3,313/m2. The relatively narrow price gap reflects Altea's strong apartment market, particularly along the seafront and within modern residential developments. The rental sector also remains healthy, with average asking rents of approximately 13.10/m2 per month, supported by steady demand from both long term residents and international lifestyle buyers.
| Type | Average | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| apartments | EUR 3,496/m2 | +7% |
| houses | EUR 3,150/m2 | +7% |
| villas | EUR 3,950/m2 | +7% |
Yes, particularly for buyers wanting cultural life and a slower pace over beach-resort amenities. The Old Town has an active arts scene going back to the 1960s, height restrictions have kept the seafront low-rise, and a TRAM stop gives car-free access to Benidorm, Calpe and Alicante. The trade-off against Calpe: pebble rather than sand beaches, and a smaller everyday retail and restaurant footprint outside the Old Town and marina.
Depends on the buyer. Altea is quieter and more residential - a whitewashed, low-rise Old Town with a genuine arts scene and pebble beaches. Calpe is the busier, more built-up choice: sand beaches, a deeper apartment market, three Michelin-starred restaurants within the town, and the Costa Blanca's largest established international community. Both towns sit directly on the TRAM Line 9 route between Benidorm and Denia, though Altea's station is in the town centre itself (near the seafront and marina) while Calpe's is in an outlying urbanisation away from the centre. Buyers wanting a slower, culturally-oriented, villa-led base tend to choose Altea; buyers wanting lively, walkable, apartment-led beach living tend to choose Calpe. (This answer is mirrored in the Calpe pack for consistency.)
Quieter than summer but not shut down: mild Mediterranean winters keep Old Town cafes, galleries and the seafront promenade active with a largely resident, rather than tourist, crowd.
Above the Costa Blanca North regional average, but with wide internal variation: the town-wide average was 3,423/m2 in March 2026, ranging from 3,115/m2 in Altea Pueblo up to 3,997/m2 in Altea Hills.
Altea Hills has a longstanding reputation locally as an affluent, international enclave, but no specific named residents could be confirmed against a reliable, citable source for this pack.
Around 58km (roughly a 45-50 minute drive) from Alicante airport, and about 10km from Benidorm - or a few stops on the TRAM Metropolitano d'Alacant Line 9, which calls at Altea.
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