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Above the Portal Vell, The Heart of the Old Town

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Altea, Alicante
  • Place, Our Lady of Consolation Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Altea Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Roda Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

About this property

Above the Portal Vell, The Heart of the Old Town

Welcome to this lovingly renovated 17th century apartment in the heart old town Altea. With 2 bedrooms (1 full bed, 1 twin bed) and 2 bathrooms with showers, this cozy retreat is perfect for guests looking for a welcoming stay. Enjoy amenities like WiFi, heating, and AC during your stay. We think our place will help you experience everything Altea has to offer.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Make sure everything is turned off

Leave the keys on the kitchen bar

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number ESFCTU00000305300019382800000000000000000VT-505091-A3, VT-505091-A
Property # 4405786vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Altea

Altea is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Albir Beach and Llevant Beach, while Aqualandia and Terra Mítica are popular area attractions. Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden and Dinopark are also worth visiting.
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Altea, Alicante

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of Consolation Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Altea Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Roda Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Olla de Altea Station - 19 min drive
  • La Vila Joiosa Tram Station - 39 min drive
  • Alicante (ALC-Alicante Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Italy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Negro de Altea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Felix Bar-gourmand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Cupula - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Plant Shack - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Portal Vell, The Heart of the Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Above the Portal Vell, The Heart of the Old Town located?

Situated in Altea, this apartment building is steps away from Our Lady of Consolation Church, Church Square and San Miguel Street. Mirador Cronistas de Espana and Altea Market are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly lovely stay in Altea!

This property is wonderful! We enjoyed our stay in this clean, spacious and welcoming flat. Best of all, is the central location above the historic portal with lovely views of Altea in all directions. The only caution would be the entryway stairs for anyone not used to climbing tricky steps. Otherwise it’s the perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can confirm every positive review about this rental - historic yet modern and comfortable accommodations and just the perfect location to enjoy old town, the sea and the mountain views. The hosts give you a warm and welcoming feeling. What is different in our experience exactly in this property is that it gave us a glimpse of the typical Altean life. It was a magical experience especially as we contemplate on living in Altea. This property is more than a structure. It can offer you the true, local Altean experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Thank you so much ☺️ If/when you are back in Altea it would be lovely to hear from you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute TREASURE

This place is SO much better than the description and photos! Absolutely magical! There are multiple balconies complete with twinkle lights and bougonvillia, each with a view more lovely than the last. Located in maybe the most charming square ever! Maryanne thought of everything when furnishing the place, too. Absolutely delightful! Possibly in the summer months, it might be loud late from the restaurants, but everything was wrapped up before we went to bed so we had no problems. And just in case each bed had earplugs on the nightstand...more thoughtfulness! We definitely hope to return and spend more time.RY
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Maryanne Parnell

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We are Maryanne (English) & Salva (Spanish - Alteano)

Why they chose this property

My husband (Salva) is from here and really what is not to love! The nature (sea and mountains), the architecture (beautiful white buildings), the convenience (Altea has everything you need, shops, facilities, services), the people (Altea still very much has its Spanish soul despite being popular with tourists).

What makes this property unique

It is actually a cultural monument. It was built in the 17th century and is part of the walls that protected the town. The flat is directly above the entrance and has balconies that used to be used for the sentries guarding the entrance.
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