From Alicante or Benidorm: Guadalest and Altea day trip
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Coach day trip from Alicante or Benidorm with a guided walk and free time in Altea old town and the village of Guadalest. Rated 4.8/5 from 229 reviews.
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Altea old town and its blue domes
- Guadalest village and its views
- Guided walk in both towns
- Free time at each stop
- Departures from Alicante or Benidorm
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Our take
Altea and Guadalest are the two most photogenic towns in the Marina Baixa, and here you see both at an easy pace, with a guided walk and free time in each. If you want a swim in summer, the version with the Algar Waterfalls is a better fit.
What's included
- Air-conditioned coach transport
- Official local guide
- Guided walk in Altea and Guadalest
- Free time in Altea and Guadalest
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Reaching the best viewpoints in Guadalest involves stairs
- Groups of up to 52 people
Meeting point
Alicante or Benidorm, depending on the option you choose when booking.
Pick the right departure when booking: Alicante and Benidorm departures have different times.
The experience
What you will see
- Altea old town, with whitewashed houses, flowers and cobbled lanes.
- The Church of Our Lady of Consolation and its blue domes.
- Guadalest, a village clinging to a rock, with views over the valley.
How it works
You travel by coach from Alicante or Benidorm to Altea for a short guided walk and free time. Then you continue to Guadalest for another guided walk and more free time before heading back.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to see charming Costa Blanca towns without a car.
- People who prefer strolling and taking photos to swimming.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Wheelchair users: there are slopes and stairs.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you spend in each town?
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