Walk five minutes east from the church along Carrer de la Puríssima to this less-crowded viewpoint. Benches are shaded by pine trees, and the views stretch across the bay to Benidorm.

Browse the local produce stalls and food vendors for a glimpse into daily life. Try horchata de chufa at one of the market counters if available. Arrive before 11am for the freshest selection.

A lesser-known cultural foundation in a restored 19th-century building with rotating art exhibitions and historical displays. Check their website for any free entry days or guided tours. Located on Passeig de la Font, about 10 minutes walk from the market.

Wander the marina to see traditional fishing boats and yachts against the mountain backdrop. Walk to the far end of the pier for a quiet viewpoint over the bay. Grab a coffee at one of the small kiosks near the water.

A quieter dark-sand beach with volcanic pebbles, popular among locals rather than tourists. Walk east along the shoreline toward the rocky outcrop for a hidden cove with calmer water. Bring water shoes for the pebbly shore.

Visit the hilltop fortress and museum complex with spectacular reservoir views. Entry is about 3 EUR to explore the castle ruins and several small museums hidden within the old stone houses.

Short stop at this dramatic coastal lookout perched between tunnel-carved cliffs. Park at the pull-off along the N-332 road to photograph the sheer limestone gorge dropping into turquoise coves.

Relax on this unusual circular pebble beach at the foot of Altea's old town cliffs. Bring water shoes and look for the tiny natural pools at the far end away from the few sunbathers.

Explore this striking white-domed cultural center built into the hillside overlooking the sea. Check the schedule at the box office for any free afternoon concerts or local art exhibitions in the foyer.