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Altea, Spain
Valencia · Spain
Altea is a small city in Valencia, Spain with a population of 23,780. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 23,780 |
| Population Density | 1,156 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5988°, -0.0515° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Valencia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (335 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Altea
Altea is a small city in Spain (Valencia) with a population of 23,780. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Altea vs Spain Average
Income: Altea vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,807 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Altea
Altea has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 487 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5988°N, 0.0515°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Altea has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Altea
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària Racó de l'Albir | - | - | - | - |
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària les Rotes | - | - | - | - |
| Institut d'Educació Secundària Altaia | - | - | - | - |
| Institut d'Educació Secundària Bellaguarda | - | - | - | - |
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària Altea la Vella | - | - | - | - |
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària l'Olla | - | - | - | - |
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària Garganes Foyeta | - | - | - | - |
| Col·legi d'Educació Infantil i Primària el Blanquinal | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Altea
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Bluesflac | - | OGG 1500 kbps | |
| Radio 5 Alicante | general, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Litoral Oro | adult contemporary, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bolero (Alcoy 97.7 FM) | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| Mitch.FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Litoral | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TKO Radio Costa Blanca | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brand | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Closta Blanca Radio | adult contemporary | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hallo | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Pego 107.8 | pego | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Altea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art al Camp | ||||
| Casa del Coco | ||||
| Casa Museo l'Hort de Colón | ||||
| Casa Museu Abargues | ||||
| Casa Museu La Barbera dels Aragonés | ||||
| Casa Orduña | ||||
| Casa-Museo Gabriel Miró | ||||
| Centro de interpretación de la Reserva Marina y del Parque Natural del Montgó | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Faro de l'Albir | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Parque Natural del Penyal d'Ifac | ||||
| Espai Faller de Dénia | ||||
| Galería de Arte Contempóraneo | ||||
| La Casa del Cable | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Soler Blasco | ||||
| Museo de Historia de Calp | ||||
| Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros | ||||
| Museo del Chocolate Clavileño | ||||
| Museo del Coleccionismo | ||||
| Museo del Vino | ||||
| Museo Etnológico | ||||
| Museo Histórico Medieval (Tortura) | ||||
| Museo Microgigante | ||||
| Museo microminiaturas | ||||
| Museu Arqueològic de Dénia | ||||
| Museu Boca del Calvari | ||||
| Museu d'Art Rupestre i Etnologia de Castell de Castells | ||||
| Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat de Dénia | ||||
| Museu de la Mar | ||||
| Museu del Fang d'Orba | ||||
| Museu del Joguet | ||||
| Museu Etnològic | ||||
| Museu Etnològic | ||||
| Museu Etnològic | ||||
| Museu Etnològic | ||||
| Museu Etnològic de Dénia | ||||
| Museu Etnològic de Tàrbena | ||||
| Ribera Girona | ||||
| Valor Chocolate Museum | ||||
| Vilamuseu |
Libraries in Altea
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agència de Lectura Rafael Chirbes | 0.0 | |||||
| Aula Lectura José Ibáñez Cerdá | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioplatja | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioplatja de la Marineta Casiana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioplaya La Cala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioplaya Levante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioplaya Poniente | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Xaló | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miquel Guardiola | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Altea La Vella | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Carmen Alemany Bay | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal d'Alcalalí | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal d'Altea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Dénia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de l'Atzúbia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Pego | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Orba | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública "Joanot Martorell" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Callosa d'en Sarrià | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca pública municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Central Benidorm | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Xàbia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Foietes Benidorm | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Racó de l'Oix | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Cultural | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre Social - Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Club del Pensionista - Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library Bernat Capó | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Altea
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguedades El Cisne | |||||
| Calpe Market | |||||
| Carrer Divina Aurora | |||||
| Denia Market | |||||
| Foietes Street Market | |||||
| Hippies | |||||
| Llonja de Dénia | |||||
| Lonja de Frutas y Veduras | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo de El Albir | |||||
| Mercadillo de frutas y verduras de Calp | |||||
| Mercadillo Privado | |||||
| Mercadillo Pueblo | |||||
| Mercado del Prado | |||||
| Mercat de Frutes i Verdures | |||||
| Mercat del Riurau | |||||
| Mercat Municipal | |||||
| Mercat Municipal Altea | |||||
| Mercat Municipal de Dénia | |||||
| Mercat Municipal de Xàbia | |||||
| Mercat Pedreguer | |||||
| Plaça Doctor Calatayud | |||||
| Rastro La Nucía | |||||
| Villajoyosa Market |
Hotels in Altea
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altea
99 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altea
31 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Altea
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Altea
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Altea
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Altea
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Altea
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altea
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altea
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Altea
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Altea
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Altea
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria Marina Alta | ||||
| De bierhoeve |
Stadiums & Teams in Altea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altea
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | Large Airport |
| Aeroclub Gregal | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo forestal de Enguera | - | Small Airport |
| Albalat de la Ribera Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Alcalá de la Jovada Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Alcocer de Planes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alto Vinalopó Biar Benejama | - | Small Airport |
| Benejama UL | - | Small Airport |
| Benicolet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Vuelo Bañeres de Mariola | - | Small Airport |
| Cocoll Firefighting Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Montaña ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Muchamiel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ondara Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Riola Agro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sollana Agro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| ULM de Dolores | - | Small Airport |
| Xeraco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Altea
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Altea La Vella | |
| Oficina de Correos | |
| Oficina de Correos |
Treatment Centers in Altea
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ReabilitArte | ||
| Residencia & Rehabilitación "Ciudad Patricia" |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altea
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Convento Carmelitas Descalzas | |
| Ermita de Sant Antoni y Sant Jaume | |
| Iglesia Carmelitas Descalzas | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Monasterio Del Sagrado Corazón De Jesús | |
| Nueva Vida Altea | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Consuelo | |
| Templo del Arcángel Miguel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Altea
What is the population of Altea?
Altea has a population of 23,780 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,156 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Altea expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Altea?
Altea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.
How is the job market in Altea?
There are 1,807 business establishments in the area.