Welcome to Altea
On the sun-drenched coast of the Costa Blanca, Altea rests like a secret whispered by the Mediterranean.
Whitewashed homes climb the hillside in soft curves, their doors open to the scent of jasmine and salt air. At the summit, beneath a sky that always seems to glow, the blue-tiled dome of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo catches the light like a promise.
Here, life follows older rhythms.
The narrow, cobbled streets wind like forgotten poems, leading past balconies draped in bougainvillea, artists’ studios, and shaded terraces where laughter lingers over long lunches. In Altea, nothing rushes, and everything matters.
It’s where you can walk to the market, dip your hands into flour and olive oil, and taste food that remembers its origins. Surrounded by sea paths, pine forests, and quiet coves, the town invites both rest and wonder. Nature is a companion here, not a backdrop.
Beyond Altea, the land stretches gently to Alicante’s castle walls, to the painted façades of Villajoyosa, to the tranquil elegance of Jávea and Moraira. But Altea remains its world: a canvas of light and silence, of sea and soul.
It’s where you can walk to the market, dip your hands into flour and olive oil, and taste food that remembers its origins. Surrounded by sea paths, pine forests, and quiet coves, the town invites both rest and wonder. Nature is a companion here, not a backdrop.
Beyond Altea, the land stretches gently to Alicante’s castle walls, to the painted façades of Villajoyosa, to the tranquil elegance of Jávea and Moraira. But Altea remains its world: a canvas of light and silence, of sea and soul.
This is where we teach. This is where we welcome you. And this is where, perhaps, you’ll
come to remember what brought you to food in the first place.
How to get to the Artisan Culinary School
To arrive at the Artisan Culinary School in Altea, you can travel by road, train, or plane. Please remember, our courses are all-inclusive, to make it easier for our students, transportation from and to the airport or train station on arrival and departure days is included in the price of our courses. Our drivers will meet you and take you by private transport to and from the train station and airport, and will also help with any luggage. We are committed to making your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
You can travel to Altea by car on the national road N-332 or by the AP-7 highway. Exit 64.
Take the AVE (Spanish fast train) from Madrid to the Alicante Terminal (Alacant terminal or RENFE train station). Our driver will meet you at the station.
Fly to the Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, IATA: ALC. Our driver will meet you at the arrivals section of the airport.
There are 30 airlines currently serving the Alicante Airport, offering 94 destinations.