Altea:
Because of its privileged location and brightness, ‘a village roasted by the sun’, according to Gabriel Miro; Altea has always attracted many bohemians. Artists, painters, sculptors and writers of many nationalities have been drawn to the town, making their home here and benefiting from the inspiration they receive from its unique setting. They in turn, have contributed to its rich cultural life, and the official title, ‘Cultural Capital of the Valencia Region’, has been bestowed on Altea. The University of Culture and Fine Arts is adjacent to the old town, and now attracts a whole new generation of artists. The University has a Theatre of Performing Arts, where distinguished ensembles appear regularly. Details of forthcoming events are available from the University. In support of its mantle as Cultural Capital, Altea is also a town with a special taste for antiques and hand-crafted goods.
Leisure Activities:
Whether you want a quiet holiday or a fun-packed one there is something for everyone in and around Altea - the Disney Style Terra Mitica theme park at Benidorm (just 30 minutes away by car), Aqualandia Water Park, and the Mundomar Exotic Animal and Marine Park. There are Safari Parks at Aitana and Vergel, Waterfalls at Bolulla, Caves at Benidoleig and Canalobre. For superb international shows with dinner the renowned Benidorm Palace and the Casino Mediterráneo at Villajoyosa are not to be missed. All along the Altea coast there are excellent Water Sports facilities - including Snorkeling and Scuba Diving, Boating, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing and Fishing.
Golfing Activities:
The nearby 9 hole Don Cayo Golf course enjoys an excellent setting in the foothills of the Sierra Bernia Mountains which protect the course. Players can take in some magnificent mountain and coastal views. Don Cayo offers some extremely demanding holes, particularly the 580 metre par 5th and the 227 metres par 3 6th, so golfers of all abilities should find a challenge here. There are 8 other excellent courses within half an hour from the apartment & many more in an 1 hour radius. There is a first class selection of 18 hole courses - including the challenging championship courses at the Nicklaus designed courses at Villa Itana Benidorm (see Golf Index), the Olazabal designed La Sella course between Javea and Denia, and the Ballesteros designed course at Oliva Nova - plus the 9 hole courses at Benissa Ifach and Javea. If you want to book tee times (which is advisable), please let us know.
Golf:
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2005, Villa Itana Golf in Benidorm has two 18-hole courses. The Levante Course is a full length par 72 championship course, while the Poniente course is a par 62 executive course. The golf course is set in a pine valley with sea and mountain views and is very close to the seaside resort of Benidorm. It is already ranked as one of the best new courses in Spain and the strongest course between Valencia and Malaga.
