Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Description
Join a guided day trip to explore the stunning village of Guadalest and the charming town of Altea. Begin your adventure with a visit to Guadalest, perched on a rocky ridge in the Spanish countryside. Wander through its cobbled streets, admire the medieval castle, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Step back in time as you explore the village’s whitewashed houses and learn about its rich history. Next, travel to Altea, one of the Costa Blanca’s most picturesque towns. Explore the heart of its old town, where whitewashed houses, cobblestone streets, and the famous blue-domed church create a postcard-perfect setting. From the hilltop, take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and coastline. Enjoy free time to browse artisan shops, sample local cuisine at seaside restaurants, or relax on quiet beaches. End your day with a relaxing return to your original pick-up point in Calpe, Benidorm or Alicante.
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Itinerary
After a 30min guided tour of the village, enjoy free time to discover Guadalest, a charming mountaintop village, and explore the historic Guadalest Castle with its breathtaking cliffside views. Wander the narrow, cobbled streets, and discover unique museums like the Micro-Giant Museum. Admire the crystal-clear turquoise reservoir below, or hike through the stunning surrounding landscapes for an unforgettable outdoor experience. NB: the total duration includes travel time.
After 30min guided tour of the town, enjoy free time to visit Altea, a beautiful coastal town known for its whitewashed houses and vibrant art scene. Stroll through the charming old town with its narrow streets leading to the iconic blue-domed Church of Our Lady of Consolation. Relax on the pebble beaches or explore the local art galleries and boutiques. Enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean from the hillside, or take in the lively atmosphere of its waterfront promenade. NB: the total duration includes travel time.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are not provided. Parents traveling with infants under 3 must bring their own infant seat if required.
Reviews(31)
Very good trip, guide, organisation, and value! We strongly recommend.
A really great experence visting Guadalest and Altea from Alicante. Our pick up/meeting point is Plaza de Toros Alicante, so a super easy and a central location. Guadalest and Altea offer beautiful senery and many places to eat and drink. Ideally I would have liked another 30 minutes or so in Altea, but now we have been we will go again via the tram. Our host was super nice and knew a lot about the area. Highly recommended and actually extremely good value for money.
Maria was very knowledgable and was able to convey complex history in both English and Spanish. Thank you for the great tour :) Guadalest and Altea are both great and worth the visit
Guadalest is a very picturesque village and even though it was cloudy, it was still worth going. Altea was also really lovely.
This was our favourite day on our holiday, Tao was great- perfect balance of showing us around and letting us explore (: also loved the occasional Lord of the Rings reference. Would highly recommend!
This was such a lovely day and tour! Guide Javier and the driver were very professional and informative, definitely learned lots! Altea and Guadalest were both stunning. Perhaps a little more time in Altea compared to Guadalest would have been preferred as so many nice spots for a drink and lots of shops to explore in Altea! But Guadalest was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend.
On time. Nice bus. Some fun facts shared along the way. Nice tour with plenty of free time to explore have a bite and shop
This is a really well aranged trip. Javier our tour guide was very informative. Good sense of humour and attentive. Oscar our driver negoates roads and tight turns fantasticly. The coach is spotless with air con. Both places are stunning to visit. Both have uneven paths and stairs to negotiate. But very manageable. Javier would walk us through the towns talking history then we have free time. All is appropriately timed. Really great trip.
It was a well organised trip. We were able to spend around 2 hours in guadalest, then 2 hours in altea, which felt like a good amount of time in each. Our guide Nuria was lovely :)
We recently took a group tour to Guadalest and Altea, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Jose Maria Albert, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of each place to life with engaging stories and clear explanations. Jessica, our bus driver, did an excellent job navigating the long journey safely and smoothly. Even though it was a full and busy day, the trip was very well planned, perfectly coordinated, and truly enjoyable throughout. Their professionalism and teamwork made the entire experience both entertaining and worthwhile. Highly recommend this tour!
