Four reasons to hire a boat in Altea, Spain

• Altea is a town that belongs to the province of Alicante and is part of Costa Blanca.

• This town is very well located and is only a few kilometres away from other tourist towns. Hire a boat in Altea and sail to these villages.

• The climate in Altea during almost the whole year is mild and ideal for sailing. The average temperature is 20°C.

• Altea has plenty of kilometres of coastline full of beaches, hire a boat and sail all along the coast.

Pricing and information about renting a boat in Altea, Spain

Since Spain is one of the world's top nautical destinations, the price for renting a boat can vary depending on the type of boat and the season. If you want to hire a catamaran in Altea, the average price will be around 400 euros per day, and for sailboats, 350 euros per day. Please note that the high season months are June, July and August. 

The best season for sailing in Altea is from June to September. If you want to hire a boat in these months, we recommend you start the process two months in advance. By doing this, you will be sure to find the boat that best suits your needs. 

Do you need a license to hire a boat in Altea, Spain?

Depending on the type of boat you want to rent, you will require a licence. If you hire a catamaran or a sailing boat, you will only need a licence if the boat is more than 5 metres long. In the case of motorboats, if it has more than 15 hp and is more than 4 metres in length.

If you do not have a licence or experience in sailing you can hire any boat from our catalogue with a skipper. Renting a boat with a skipper will allow you to get to know the area in more detail. The best way to discover the beauty of this region is by renting a boat in the Alicante area and sail along the coast.

Things to do in Altea, Spain

⚓ Visit the village of Polop, which is eight kilometres away from Altea. It is a village full of orchards where tranquillity reigns.

⚓ Spend a day at the quiet beach of La Olla, a place to relax with a view of the Peñon de Ifac.

⚓ to the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Michael the Archangel considered the first orthodox church in the region and built with materials brought from Russia.

⚓ Visit the "old part" of the city, which is at the top of the hill. There you will have an incredible view of the area.

Practical Information:

To get to Altea, you can take a flight to Alicante airport and from there take a bus. Or, if you are a sailing enthusiast hire a boat in Torrevieja and sail to Altea. You can also hire a boat in Benidorm to get a full experience.

About SamBoat

SamBoat offers a vast range of boats to hire from 60€/day. Choose from a wide selection of sailboats, motorboats, RIBs, catamarans, yachts, and canal boats. With the best offers, SamBoat helps you to find the ideal boat hire for the perfect vacation.