Picolo recommends · Hotel in Altea, Costa Blanca
SH Villa Gadea
A seafront hotel in Altea laid out like a small Mediterranean village, with the pool facing the water and the blue church dome on the hill behind.
Look up from the pool and Altea climbs the hill behind you, white houses stacked under the blue dome of its church. In front, there is nothing but sea. The hotel itself is built like a village, in low Mediterranean houses.
Few small towns on the Costa Blanca are as pretty as Altea, and its old quarter is right there for an evening walk. The Norwegian community in Alfaz del Pi is also close, if that is part of the reason you are here.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose SH Villa Gadea
This is the romantic choice in our Alicante guide: quiet, by the sea and next to a town worth exploring. Couples who want calm days by the water and dinner in old Altea will feel at home.
The beach is pebbles, not sand, so bring water shoes. Alicante is around 45 minutes away, which makes this a poor base if the city is the main reason for your trip.
What you get
- Pool facing the sea
- Spa
- Sea views
- Pebble beach in front
- Built like a Mediterranean village
A day at SH Villa Gadea
- Morning
- A swim off the pebble beach while the sea is flat.
- Midday
- Up through the white lanes of the old town to the church square.
- Afternoon
- Back at the spa for the warm hours.
- Evening
- Dinner on the hill with the coast lit up below.
Location
Altea, Costa Blanca, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about SH Villa Gadea
Is SH Villa Gadea on the beach?
Yes, SH Villa Gadea is on the seafront in Altea. The beach in front is pebbly, so water shoes make swimming easier.
How far is SH Villa Gadea from Alicante?
Alicante is around 45 minutes away by road, so the hotel suits a quiet stay in Altea more than trips into the city.
Is SH Villa Gadea a good choice for couples?
Yes, it is the romantic pick in our Alicante guide, with a spa, sea views and the old town of Altea close by.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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