Plate
€130
Hotel Avg
€160
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
70km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Altea
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Altea, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Whitewashed cobbled streets, Mediterranean blue domes, and bohemian charm on the Costa Blanca. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.2/10 in romanticism, Altea offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Altea has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Altea
Main advantages
- Extremely picturesque white and blue old town, one of the most beautiful in Spain.
- Excellent Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year.
- Wide variety of exclusive villas and rustic estates at highly competitive prices.
Points to keep in mind
- The old town has very steep and cobbled streets, difficult for high heels or elderly guests.
- Alicante Airport is about 50 minutes away by highway.
The style in Altea
Dominant Style
Bohemian Mediterranean
Local Tradition
Orange blossom petal shower after the ceremony at the old town square church and open-air dining
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Altea
Finca Marqués de Montemira
Spectacular historic estate surrounded by nature and Arabic gardens with Mediterranean sea views.
Villa Gadea
Five-star luxury resort with direct beach access and beautiful palm-tree gardens.
Altea Old Town Square
Charming bohemian squares ideal for religious ceremonies or intimate wedding photo shoots.
Wedding traditions in Spain
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Arras and rings
13 coins (the arras) symbolise shared prosperity. Handed by the godfather during the ceremony.
Cocktail and open bar
Welcome cocktail opens the banquet, free bar closes the party until dawn. Classic Spanish structure.
Bouquet toss and garter
Bride tosses the bouquet to single women; groom tosses the garter to single men. Iconic moments late in the night.
Veil and mantilla
Many Spanish brides combine veil and peineta with a mantilla, especially in religious weddings.
Legal requirements to marry in Spain
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry or Justice of the Peace
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Appointment at the local Civil Registry (may take weeks).
- Full birth certificate, ID/NIE and proof of residence.
- Marriage file: judge interview + public notice of the application.
- Civil ceremony by a judge, mayor or delegated councillor.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Spain- Certificate of marital capacity from the home country (apostilled).
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Valid passport.
How to get there from Spain
Main airports
Rail
AVE / Renfe
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Valencia · Seville · Bilbao
Typical vendors in Spain
What Spanish couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Altea
Precio medio: ~160€/noche
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Vuelos a Altea
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Que hacer en Altea
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Altea?
The average plate price is 130€. A Mediterranean wedding for 100 guests typically ranges from 20,000€ to 38,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Altea?
September is the ideal month, as intense summer heat subsides, the sea remains warm, and the weather is dry and clear.
How do guests travel to Altea?
The most convenient way is to fly into Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), located 70 km away, and take a taxi or rent a car.
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