Quaint local shops can be found around town. They are mostly open until late in the evening, but closed for siesta in the early afternoon. From Easter until September there is an interesting market in the Altea town square - great for buying local produce and gifts such as embroidered linen, leather goods, pottery and olive oil. The Altea market is open on Tuesdays and has become known as one of the best markets on the Costa Blanca. Visitors wanting a more comprehensive shopping experience should head to either Benidorm or the Sunday market at La Nuncia, just north of Altea.
