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An oasis of serenity and well-being
Discover the charm of an old oil mill converted into a unique hotel in the heart of Altea.
History, charm, and comfort
Hotel Tossal Altea is more than just a place to stay; it is an experience whose charm comes from times past.
Located in an olive oil production mill dating from the mid-19th century, which has been carefully restored, every corner of our hotel tells a story. We combine respect for traditional architecture with modern comforts to provide you with a comfortable stay.
Our commitment is to offer a friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, where every guest feels at home.
Details that make the difference
Personalized attention
A close and familiar treatment for each of our guests, attending to your needs
Free parking
Ample parking area so you can park your vehicle without complications
Quiet location
We are located in a natural environment, free of crowds and less than 500 m from the famous Old Town of Altea
Regional gastronomy
We select ingredients, giving preference to local products, we take care of them and prepare them to offer you Mediterranean dishes
A tour of the hotel
Explore our facilities, designed for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.
A tour of the hotel
Explore our facilities, designed for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.
Prepare your perfect getaway
Our story
The Hotel Tossal d’Altea has been designed by reforming and rehabilitating an old farmhouse that served as an olive oil production mill. This traditional building of local relevance dates from the second half of the 19th century. Originally, it was called «l’armasa de Guillén» as it appears in «Dictionary of Altea and its things» (1983), by Ramón Lloréns Barber, which includes photographs of the mill and the presses, and defines the concepts of «armasa», «safa», «prensa», «colar l’oli», «regló» or «asportims». In reality, the correct name would be “almàssera de Guillem”, as Guillermo Lledó Berdín inherited the estate and the country house in which there was an oil mill, several presses and other necessary artifacts.
In its beginnings, the place was used for the exploitation of vineyards; and then it became an oil mill that was the nerve center of a plantation of olive, carob and almond trees. The presence of the Riu Rau, a place of work and socialization, at the entrance of the building is another architectural element of conservation of our past that is characteristic of the region.
Our ancestors were in charge of the farm and its facilities, and they were dedicated to the production of olive oil in the traditional way. This rural building became a key piece of the agricultural economy of the Altea area. Today they are part of our historical and cultural heritage.
Tradition and culture
Our hotel was conceived to preserve the most representative singularities of the oil mill, with the aspiration of respecting tradition and architectural heritage. Currently, an oil mill equipped with its characteristic conical stone for grinding olives is located in the center of the main hall (Menjador Almàssera); and two restored presses are preserved as symbols of the tools used by our ancestors and other containers of the time to strain the oil, as well as various utensils and tools of the time.
As a tribute to our agricultural origin and as a vindication of the culture of olive oil, the Hotel celebrates an Oil Festival annually. It consists of a gastronomic and cultural day consisting of: tasting and tasting of olive oils; conference by an oil maker; and menu prepared by our Head Chef with oil as the common thread.
Our exciting future project consists of creating a museum collection consisting of a catalog of all the preserved elements of the oil mill so that any visitor, guest or client can learn more about the characteristics of this unique production work.
