Altea named as one of Spain's prettiest towns

Altea has been named as one of the 10 prettiest towns in Spain.

The accolade came from Bloginmadrid, a website where various recommendations on travel, entertainment, music, fashion, health and beauty are offered.

It carried out a report on the prettiest towns in the country as an affordable destination for the summer holidays based on recommendations and Altea was the only place in the Valencian Community to be listed.

It was highlighted for the uniqueness and peculiarity of the Casco Antiguo.