Altea is located in the heart of the picturesque resort area of the Costa Blanca in Spain. Several architectural styles are harmoniously combined here, including Greek, Gothic, Art Nouveau. One of the important sights of the city is the Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Consuelo). Not far from the city is the modern urbanization of Altea Hills, which houses the first temple of the Russian Orthodox Church built in Spain – Church of the Archangel Michael