This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more You'd never believe this slice of paradise was next door to Benidorm (Image: Getty) Let's face it, Benidorm isn't everybody's cup of tea. Despite attracting a whopping 2.
7 million tourists last year, many Brits have ruled out the infamous hotspot due to its oversaturation of English fry-ups, stag dos, and sun burnt beer bellies. However, less than 10km from the wid party town lies a tranquil city that many tourists miss completely. Nestled between mountains and sea and dripping with rich history, Alltea is often touted as the 'Santorini of Spain' - attracting swathes of laid-back travellers wanting to explore the old town or relax on the beach without dealing with a group of lads dressed as the Spice Girls.
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it’s some climb by foot, but so soooo worth it for the view & a peek inside the Nostra Senyora del Consol church right at the top!!! video inspo: @Nuala | Northern Travel Lass (check out their gorgeous vid on BCN!!!) ?????? #benidormspain #alteaspain #benidormhiddengems ♬ sonido original - Música para estados 2.0 Trending Viewers flocked to the comments section to share the destination with their friends and family, with many vowing to visit the hotspot themselves. "Altea is super beautiful," raved one user.
Another agreed, commenting: "It's a great place - my best holidays as a [young] boy," while a third added: "I hope I will live there soon." Altea is 9.8km from Benidorm and takes just 14 minutes by car if there is no traffic, while Alicante airport is around a 45-minute drive.
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Read our Privacy Policy Accommodation in Altea can hugely vary depending on your budget. For example, a three-star studio on September 6-8 will set you back £137 , based on two people sharing. However, a three-bed villa with a private pool will cost a staggering £923 for the same dates.
You can fly directly to Alicante from most UK airports, including Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Luton and Stanstead. Return flights cost as little as £50 during September ..
