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The blue dome that everyone photographs. The heart of Altea, visible from afar and vibrant as you approach.
You will recognize it even before you arrive. Its cobalt blue dome, speckled with white tiles, is the symbol of Altea and the background of almost all postcards, paintings, and souvenirs of those passing through here.
It is located at the highest point of the old town, watching over the village for more than a century. But don’t expect a museum-like church: the Parish of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo is alive. There are masses, weddings, children running around, and tourists curious about everything.
The square surrounding it is full of delightful things: artisanal ice creams, cafes with terraces, restaurants with the aroma of freshly cooked rice, and little shops where you'll find the parish painted, embroidered, or sculpted in all possible formats.
Although it has centuries of history behind it, its current image dates back to the early 20th century, when a visionary priest (Juan Bautista Cremades Peiró) decided that the façade should face forward, that the dome should have a bluer hue of our own, and that the temple should resemble Altea more closely.
And so it was. Inside, everything is wrapped in white, and the golden details give it a solemn yet luminous atmosphere. Outside, if you look closely, there is more than meets the eye: dragons in the stonework, tiles that repeat the rooftops of the town, and shapes that go unnoticed if you don't take your time.
No need to believe to enter. Just the desire to see with different eyes because this place is not only beautiful but also part of what makes Altea, Altea.
It is located at the highest point of the old town, watching over the village for more than a century. But don’t expect a museum-like church: the Parish of Nuestra Señora del Consuelo is alive. There are masses, weddings, children running around, and tourists curious about everything.
The square surrounding it is full of delightful things: artisanal ice creams, cafes with terraces, restaurants with the aroma of freshly cooked rice, and little shops where you'll find the parish painted, embroidered, or sculpted in all possible formats.
Although it has centuries of history behind it, its current image dates back to the early 20th century, when a visionary priest (Juan Bautista Cremades Peiró) decided that the façade should face forward, that the dome should have a bluer hue of our own, and that the temple should resemble Altea more closely.
And so it was. Inside, everything is wrapped in white, and the golden details give it a solemn yet luminous atmosphere. Outside, if you look closely, there is more than meets the eye: dragons in the stonework, tiles that repeat the rooftops of the town, and shapes that go unnoticed if you don't take your time.
No need to believe to enter. Just the desire to see with different eyes because this place is not only beautiful but also part of what makes Altea, Altea.
What You Should Know
Location: from Altea port
Recommended time: any time, or at sunset
Duration: 1 hour or a whole afternoon
Effort level: Easy
Access: On foot
Ideal for: Couples, families, readers, walkers
