Costa Blanca
Paella, tapas and sharing boards by the sea: Altea, l'Albir and Calpe
A seafront restaurant on Altea's promenade, just minutes from Playa del Albir and Calpe. Paellas and rice dishes made to order, Mediterranean tapas and sharing boards with the Mediterranean as your backdrop.
Seafront restaurant in Altea
La Tablería sits right on Altea's seafront promenade, beside the white balustrade that looks out over the Mediterranean. Here, paella by the sea is no cliché: it means a table on the terrace, a steaming paella pan and the blue horizon of the bay of Altea.
Our menu brings together everything people come to the Costa Blanca for: Mediterranean tapas, sharing boards («tapas a medida», as our name suggests), rice dishes and paellas made to order and fresh seafood. Five minutes on foot from Altea's old town and its blue-domed church.
Paella near l'Albir? Just ten minutes away
If you're spending the day at Playa del Albir, on the walk of fame or climbing up to the Albir lighthouse, La Tablería is around ten minutes away by car on the N-332. Many of our guests from l'Albir and l'Alfàs del Pi come over for a paella de marisco or an arroz del señoret and stay on to watch the evening settle over Altea's promenade.
House tip: our rice dishes are cooked fresh to order (25–35 minutes). Paella is made on the spot, no pre-ordering needed: around 30 minutes.
From Calpe: a tapas board worth the trip
Between Calpe and Altea there's barely a quarter of an hour of scenic coastal road. After Arenal-Bol beach or a climb up the Peñón de Ifach, the perfect plan is a tapas board to share by the sea: jamón, calamares, tortilla, homemade croquetas, mussels and prawns from the bay.
Altea's promenade is pedestrianised and peaceful: perfect for a seafront dinner without the crowds of the big resort areas.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat paella by the sea in Altea?
At La Tablería, on Altea's seafront promenade (C. Comte d'Altea · facing the promenade balustrade). Paellas and rice dishes made to order, minimum 2 people, with a front-row terrace. Booking recommended in summer.
Are you close to Playa del Albir?
Yes: around 10 minutes by car on the N-332 from l'Albir / l'Alfàs del Pi. You can also cycle in along the coastal path · Altea's promenade is flat and pleasant.
Is it worth coming from Calpe or Benidorm?
We're around 15–20 minutes from Calpe and Benidorm. Many guests pair a stroll around Altea's old town with a tapas board or a paella on our seafront terrace.
Do I need to book? Can I order a paella in advance?
In high season, yes, it's highly recommended. You can book online in under a minute. Rice dishes are cooked fresh on the spot, no pre-ordering needed (around 30 minutes).
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