Route around Altea - Alicante
Altea, its church's dome is one of the symbols of the Mediterranean culture; Calpe (Hemmingway took his summer holidays here) and its imposing rock formation; the artisans of Gata de Gorgos will give you a taste of the Costa Blanca in its purest form. On to Gandia to visit the Duke's Palace (Borgias).
Via: Altea, Benissa, Gata, Ondara.
Total Return Distance: From Benidorm: 188 kms. From Torrevieja: 384,4 kms.
Total Driving Time: From Benidorm: 2 hours 20 mins. From Torrevieja: 4 hours 44 mins
Type of Roads: Motorway (Toll) / Mixed
Type of Route: Inland and coastal scenery.
Directions from Torrevieja: Take Road C-3321 onto National N-332 and follow to Motorway A-340. Take Motorway A-7 towards Valencia. Leave Motorway at Benidorm, Levante exit (100 kms).
Directions from Benidorm: Follow N-332 to Altea, continuing to Benissa. Follow N-332 to crossroads with CV-748 then take left to Gata de Gorgos. Follow CV-748 to N-332 then left until unsigned local road (9,8 kms) then left to Ondara, passing Pedreguer. From Ondara take N-332 towards El Verger. At Oliva followards Denia. At Bellreguard where N-332 crosses national road, turn left until crossing with CV-675 (0,3 kms) then right onto CV-675 towards Gandia.