SH Villa Gadea

This five-star hotel is situated at the top end of Altea on Costa Blanca, just over an hour’s drive from Valencia, and 40 minutes from Alicante by car. Staying here, you’ll be treated to magnificent coastal views, and you’ll have L’Olleta beach right outside.

Altea’s picturesque old town, main beaches, and train station are 10-minutes away by bus, but if you prefer to avoid roads, you can walk along the beach and cut through orange groves and orchards. Three restaurants and two bars await when you get back from your hike, so it’s worth it. 

At this luxury base, the Mediterranean gardens and pool areas provide a tranquil atmosphere, with the buzz of Benidorm just a 13-minute drive away. You’ll also get direct access to the sandy beach, and have a Salux Thalasso Spa at your disposal, which makes for a relaxing option on the Costa Blanca. If you're looking to work up a sweat, hit the gym and padel courts, or take to the water on a kayak or paddle board.

All rooms here are spacious, with air-conditioning, a flatscreen TV, free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, and whirlpool baths in the private bathrooms, as well as a separate walk-in shower. Most rooms have pretty terraces with views over the pool, the mountains, or the coast, meaning you can stare into the distance while you plan how to use the hotel’s five-star facilities.