The promenade of Altea
A few weeks ago we went to Altea. Altea is a jewel of the Costa Blanca. Where before we went to the old part of Altea, this time we went to Altea Beach. The sun was shining nicely and there were still a lot of people out and about for this time of year. After all, the sun shines a lot here, so there will be people at any time of the year. I am not a beach person and luckily my husband is not either. Our dog, however, is and loves to dig in the sand. Unfortunately, many beaches in Spain are not accessible to dogs. And so it was no fun for our doggie. Walking on the beach promenade. A wide promenade with restaurants, a playground for children and even a mini agility course for dogs.
What I noticed right away was that this promenade also exuded a sense of tranquility. The idea that I was walking in a large landscaped garden. Round shapes, a modern look and the white color of the pavement make it look beautiful. You can also sit here and there, enjoy the sun, the sea, your children and just be yourself with nature. The promenade is made for pedestrians. But don't be surprised if you see a skater riding a skateboard on the round shapes of the boardwalk infrastructure.
This promenade made me happy. And I have never seen a boardwalk like this before. Especially if you have the space, where there is room for beach lovers, restaurant visitors and those who enjoy a quiet walk and enjoy the sun and the sea, this is definitely a perfect space! Young and old strolled along the boardwalk, the benches were used to sit and relax for a while, as well as for athletes to work out. My husband walked doggie back and forth after doing his trick on the mini agility course. What about me? I grabbed the camera out of my bag and went to check it all out and capture it. I took the most beautiful pictures between all these people, but in the meantime I also observed the tourists, but certainly also the locals.
If you are planning to visit Altea, I would recommend you to do both the old part and the beach of Altea. It is a big difference, but definitely worth it. Start with the old town and then chill out at the beach. Have a drink and a bite to eat in one of the restaurants.
More information about the promenade. The new boardwalk is a renovation of the old boardwalk. This project will start in May 2021. Altea's new promenade is 4,700 square meters. There are also 200 new trees such as medlars, lemon trees, orange trees, tamarinds, pomegranates and poplars.
Hasta luego,
Bianca