This detached villa stands in the elevated residential area of Altea Hills, on the Costa Blanca north of Alicante. The property offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms and 350 m² of living space on an 850 m² plot, arranged over three levels connected by stairs and a lift. The asking price is fixed at €2,950,000 and the house is key-ready. Panoramic views extend over the bay of Altea and the Mediterranean coastline, with the nearest beach roughly 0.9 km away as the crow flies. Campomanes marina and Altea Club de Golf both lie within about 2 km of the property.
Within Altea Hills, this villa competes in a narrow price band. Villa Saona is listed from €2,690,000 and Villa Petra from €3,500,000, so the €2,950,000 fixed asking price here sits between the two, mid-market for the urbanisation, high-end for the wider region. That positioning matters because Altea Hills buyers are choosing within one neighbourhood: comparable views, similar gradients and the same distance structure to Altea, Calp and the airports apply across these properties. Differentiators between them are therefore internal, plot size, built area, specification and the condition of technical installations. Compared with the Costa del Sol market further south, the northern Costa Blanca trades some warmth for authenticity and airport access. Average annual temperature here is 17.9 °C with a four-month sea swimming season, shorter than around Marbella or Estepona, and Málaga airport lies some 451 km away straight-line, confirming this coast belongs to the Alicante, Valencia catchment instead. Alicante-Elche at 62 km and Valencia at 103 km give buyers two realistic flight options, a structural advantage for northern European owners making short trips. The step down the market ladder is sharp: the comparable Oceanic Apartments in Rojales start at €475,000, less than a sixth of this asking price, illustrating how quickly the coast's pricing separates apartment product from detached hillside villas. For a buyer weighing this property against alternatives, the honest comparison set is other elevated villas between Altea and Calp, where plot orientation, view corridor and renovation quality, rather than location alone, determine value.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Altea Hills is a hillside urbanisation between Altea and Calp, at roughly 152 metres above sea level. The position gives open views over the bay, but also a steep gradient towards the coast, about 13.6 per cent, so the beach at 0.9 km straight-line is reached by car rather than on foot. Campomanes marina is 1.2 km away, and the area is served by five public transport lines with twelve stops nearby.
The villa suits a household that wants space, privacy and sea views rather than walkability. With five en-suite oriented bedrooms, a garden, a private pool and garage parking, daily life is organised around the house itself. Shops and services are concentrated in Altea and Calp, both reachable within minutes by car, which makes a vehicle part of the routine here.
This is not a new-build project. It concerns an existing, key-ready villa with a recorded completion date of 1970, since substantially modernised according to the sales description, which references a lift, home automation, underfloor heating and ducted air conditioning. Delivery dates for existing homes are indicative; in practice, transfer follows the purchase process rather than a construction schedule.
The property does not offer direct beach access on foot: the 13.6 per cent gradient makes the descent impractical for most residents. There is no mention of a communal pool or on-site restaurant within the urbanisation itself; amenities cluster in surrounding areas. The nearest airport, Alicante-Elche, is about 62 km away straight-line. No building land or expansion potential beyond the existing plot is indicated.
This villa matches several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa Blanca permanently may value the five bedrooms, each effectively with private bathrooms, plus the lift that keeps all three levels usable for older family members or visitors. A household splitting time between countries can operate the house seasonally: the security system, garage parking and enclosed plot reduce the burden of long absences. It also fits buyers who prioritise views and privacy over beachfront living. Anyone who finds sea-level promenade locations too busy in summer may prefer the elevation and calm of Altea Hills, accepting the drive down to the coast as the trade-off. The semi-basement level with gym, sauna and flexible space suits households that want wellness or work-from-home facilities inside the property. Less suitable situations are equally clear. Buyers who want to walk to restaurants, shops or the beach every day will find the gradient and distances restrictive. Those seeking a rental-investment model should note that the hillside position and price point appeal to a narrower tenant segment than seafront apartments. And buyers wanting a brand-new build with developer guarantees should look at new construction projects instead, since this is a 1970 property that has been modernised rather than rebuilt.
The sales description points to a high-end refurbishment. The kitchen is an open-plan design fitted with Gaggenau appliances, with an island for informal dining, and the living level features a Bang & Olufsen sound system. Interior walls on the living floor are largely replaced by around ten metres of glazing, which removes the barrier between inside and the pool terrace while maintaining the sea view from every position on that level. Technical installation is described as current: a home automation system controls Lutron blinds, underfloor heating and silent ducted air conditioning throughout the house. The lift connects garage, entrance, bedroom and living levels, which is a practical feature in a three-storey hillside villa. Ceiling heights of about three metres are referenced in the source material. The bathroom provision, six bathrooms for five bedrooms, indicates an en-suite arrangement with guest capacity, and designer fitted wardrobes are noted in the bedrooms. The master suite includes a private terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi. Outside, the 50 m² infinity pool sits alongside a Mediterranean-planted garden and a covered terrace; the semi-basement behind the pool wall receives daylight through glazing set into the pool construction, which is an unusual detail. Service spaces include a laundry room, machine room, storage and a 7,000-litre water tank. Buyers should verify the condition and documentation of all systems, particularly the lift, pool installation and home automation, through an independent technical survey during the purchase process.
The asking price for this existing villa is €2,950,000, a fixed amount, not a starting price. For that, the buyer receives 350 m² of built living space on an 850 m² plot, with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a lift, garage parking, private garden and pool. Within Altea Hills itself, comparable listings range from approximately €2,690,000 (Villa Saona) to €3,500,000 (Villa Petra), which places this property in the middle of the local price band. As an existing, key-ready home, no construction-phase payments apply; the purchase follows the standard Spanish conveyancing route with notary transfer. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the current owner's position.
Altea Hills works as a year-round residential area rather than a seasonal resort strip. The villa sits above the coastline, which means most daily rhythms involve short drives: down to Campomanes marina at 1.2 km for waterfront dining, to the beaches of la Barreta de Gualda (0.9 km straight-line) or el Mascarat (1.5 km), or into Altea's old town for shopping and services. Within 2 km there are ten restaurants and a cafe, so basic evening options exist nearby, but groceries and larger errands point towards Altea or Calp. The house itself is built for extended stays and hosting. Three levels connected by both stairs and a lift mean the layout functions for households that want separated zones, bedrooms upstairs, living and kitchen on the ground floor opening onto the terrace and pool, and a semi-basement level with gym, sauna and laundry. The 850 m² plot keeps outdoor life private: a garden, covered terrace and pool area oriented towards the sea. The hillside setting defines the experience. At 152 metres elevation, the villa looks over the bay rather than sitting on it, and views remain constant from most rooms thanks to large glazed walls on the living level. In return for the panorama, residents accept that the area is quiet and car-dependent. Train connections exist at Olla Altea (2.3 km), Calp (4.4 km) and Altea (5.5 km) stations, and five bus lines serve the wider area, but for practical purposes the car remains the primary means of transport.
Daily life in Altea Hills is structured by the geography. The urbanisation occupies the slopes of the Sierra de Bèrnia foothills, and the villa's position at about 152 metres elevation delivers the views while imposing a vertical relationship with the coast. The nearest beach, Platja de la Barreta de Gualda, is 0.9 km away as the crow flies, but the 13.6 per cent average gradient means the practical route is by car, a few minutes down the hill. Platja de la Solsida (1.0 km) and Platja del Mascarat (1.5 km) offer similar access. Campomanes marina at 1.2 km functions as the local social anchor, with waterfront dining and boating facilities. Altea's town centre and its fishing-port district lie roughly 5-6 km along the coast, while Calp, with its larger supermarkets and services, is a comparable distance north. The immediate surroundings include ten restaurants within 2 km plus a cafe, enough for regular evenings out without driving far. The area is quiet outside the summer months, as is typical for hillside residential zones on the northern Costa Blanca. Public transport exists, five lines and twelve stops, and rail stations at Olla Altea (2.3 km), Calp (4.4 km) and Altea (5.5 km) connect towards Alicante and Denia, but most residents rely on a car for shopping, schools and airport runs.
The map shows the villa's hillside position above the bay of Altea, with Campomanes marina, the nearby coves and the golf club all within a two-kilometre radius. The straight-line distances shown are indicative; road routes along the slope are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Altea Hills occupies a defined niche on the northern Costa Blanca: an elevated residential zone between the traditional town of Altea and the resort centre of Calp, protected by the Sierra de Bèrnia from the building density of Benidorm to the south. The Costa Blanca as a whole sits closer to Alicante and Valencia airports than the Costa del Sol does to Málaga for northern-origin flights, which shapes its international buyer profile. Within the region, Altea is known for its old town, gallery scene and slower rhythm, while Calp adds larger-scale services and the Ifach rock nature reserve. This villa positions itself in the higher segment of that local market.
Altea Hills sits between two coastal towns. Altea lies about 6 km to the south-west by road, Calp roughly the same distance to the north-east; both provide full urban services, healthcare and shopping. Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 62 km away straight-line to the south-west, a drive that typically takes around 45-55 minutes depending on traffic. Valencia Airport lies about 103 km straight-line to the north-east, giving a second arrival option. The immediate surroundings are well served for leisure. Campomanes marina is 1.2 km away, Puerto Blanco 4.2 km and Port d'Altea 6.3 km. Altea Club de Golf is just 1.8 km from the villa, with Club de Golf Ifach (11.6 km) and Meliá Villaitana (14.9 km) further along the coast. Sports facilities include the Mascarat centre at 1.8 km and the Joan Montiel complex at 2.2 km. Train access runs through Olla Altea station at 2.3 km, with Calp (4.4 km) and Altea (5.5 km) as alternatives. Twelve bus stops on five lines serve the locality. In practice, the car remains the central tool: the AP-7 motorway and the N-332 coastal road are both within a short drive, making regional movement straightforward once off the hill.
| Beach Distance | 0.9 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 62 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 103 km |
| Olla Altea | 2.3 km |
| Calp | 4.4 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows an average annual temperature of 17.9 °C, slightly moderated by the elevation compared with sea-level towns nearby. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or more, runs about four months, roughly June through September, which is shorter than on the Andalusian coasts further south. For a heated private pool, as installed here, that season extends considerably. At 152 metres above sea level on a hillside averaging a 13.6 per cent gradient, the property benefits from cooling breezes in summer, which reduces reliance on air conditioning on many evenings. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and underfloor heating plus ducted climate control cover the cooler months. The natural surroundings are a defining feature. The Arc de Bèrnia viewpoint lies 2.4 km away, with the Mirador del Forat de Bèrnia at 2.7 km and the Mirador Monte Toix at 3.6 km, the Sierra de Bèrnia massif rises directly behind the urbanisation and carries marked hiking routes. The combination of coastal and mountain access within a few kilometres is characteristic of this part of the Costa Blanca.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.5 km of the villa in straight-line terms. Platja de la Barreta de Gualda (0.9 km) and Platja de la Solsida (1.0 km) are small coves at the foot of the hill, reached in a few minutes by car; Platja del Mascarat (1.5 km) lies next to Campomanes marina. The wider Altea coastline offers a mix of pebble and sandy stretches, generally quieter than the large sandy beaches of Benidorm to the south-west. Golf is a short trip: Altea Club de Golf, a compact nine-hole course, is 1.8 km away, while Club de Golf Ifach (11.6 km) and the Meliá Villaitana resort courses (14.9 km) provide 18-hole alternatives within half an hour. For water sports, the marinas at Campomanes (1.2 km), Puerto Blanco (4.2 km) and Port d'Altea (6.3 km) cover moorings, diving and sailing. On land, the Mascarat sports centre (1.8 km) and the Joan Montiel complex (2.2 km) offer municipal facilities, while the Sierra de Bèrnia trails starting within 2-3 km attract walkers and cyclists year-round. The area's hiking network is one of its quieter attractions: several marked routes depart from points closer to the mountain than the coast.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2°C | 59 mm |
| February | 12.1°C | 26 mm |
| March | 13.4°C | 99 mm |
| April | 15.2°C | 59 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 36 mm |
| June | 23.1°C | 14 mm |
| July | 25.9°C | 9 mm |
| August | 26.1°C | 28 mm |
| September | 22.9°C | 73 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 55 mm |
| November | 14.9°C | 43 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 53 mm |
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Ref: VL151883
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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