Turnkey pool construction & renovation in Altea

Building on steep ground

Altea Hills is one of the steepest residential areas on the Costa Blanca, and many plots in the Sierra de Altea and around Mascarat share that character. A pool here usually sits on a terrace created or extended with retaining walls, and its structure must handle the load of water on a slope.

That has practical consequences. We need a clear view of the ground, existing walls and drainage before proposing a solution. Machinery may be limited by narrow, winding access roads and gated entrances, and concrete may need to be pumped over a distance. Some projects call for a geotechnical study or structural calculations, which we arrange and coordinate with the engineer as part of the project.

When you contact us, a few photos of the plot from above and below, and of the access road, help us understand the challenge and prepare our site visit.

Framing the bay

From most of Altea's hillsides the view takes in the whole bay, from the old town to the Sierra Helada. An infinity or overflow edge facing the sea can make the water appear to continue into the bay, and it is a frequent request in Altea Hills. It is also one of the more technical choices: it needs a catch basin, a balance tank, accurate levels and a wall that looks good from below.

On narrower terraces, a long, slim lap pool or a compact plunge pool with a generous stone deck can work better than a large basin. Interior colour matters too. Pale sand or grey finishes give softer, more natural water that sits well against white walls and the dry, rocky landscape.

Read more about the design and technical side of infinity pools before we start shaping the options together.

Old town character and established villas

Closer to the old town and around Altea la Vella and Cap Negret, houses are often older, with whitewashed walls, blue window frames, tiled terraces and gardens enclosed by stone walls. Pools in these homes tend to be smaller and set into the garden, and renovations need to respect that character.

Common requests include:

• Re-lining an older pool in a finish that suits traditional architecture, such as handmade-look tiles or natural stone coping
• Replacing worn steps and adding a bench or shallow area
• Updating filtration and pumps in a cramped or buried plant room
• Adding a heat pump and cover to use the pool beyond the summer months
• Improving the terrace with shade, lighting and planting

For older pools, we start by checking the shell for leaks and the condition of the pipework during our site visit. That inspection and our detailed budget, not an online estimate, set the real scope.

Licences and nearby areas

New pools and structural changes to existing ones normally require permission from the Ajuntament d'Altea. The town hall sets the licence requirements; we confirm which documents apply and coordinate the application with the architect or technical professional required. On steep plots near the sierra, it is worth checking early whether slope, landscape or retaining-wall criteria affect what you can build.

Many owners in Altea Hills and the sierra spend part of the year elsewhere. If that is your case, we manage the project while you are away and report progress with photos, videos and direct contact, in the language you prefer.

We also take on projects in neighbouring areas with similar terrain, such as the hillside developments of Finestrat and Sierra Cortina above Benidorm, as well as Calpe to the north. The approach is the same: understand the plot first, then design and manage the pool from start to finish.