The War Within
Altea's Forgotten History - Spanish Civil War Tour
Discover the hidden history of Altea during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)
on a fascinating FREE guided walking tour led by local author Ken Scott.
Explore the streets, churches, coastal defences and historic landmarks of Altea while uncovering stories of political unrest, religious persecution, divided loyalties and everyday life during one of Spain's darkest periods.
Drawing on historical research and passages from Ken's novel The War Within, the tour brings Altea's forgotten past to life.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Distance: Around 8,000 steps
Difficulty: Moderate, including a steep climb to the old town
Discover the Altea you never knew existed.
The Tour
Altea's Forgotten History – The War Within is a fascinating two-hour walking tour that explores this largely overlooked chapter of the town's history.
Combining historical research, local landmarks, personal stories and passages from the novel The War Within, the tour reveals a very different Altea from the one we know today.
Your guide – Ken Scott
Ken Scott is a British bestselling author, ghostwriter and historical novelist with more than 40 published books to his name.
His work includes the Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller Do the Birds Still Sing in Hell?, the extraordinary true story of British prisoner of war Horace Greasley, published internationally in numerous languages.
Ken has a particular interest in twentieth-century European history, especially the experiences of ordinary people caught up in war, persecution and political upheaval.
About the book – The War Within
The War Within is a book, based on a true story, set against the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War. The novel explores a country divided by ideology, religion, class and politics, a story of ordinary people confronting extraordinary circumstances, where friendships are tested and loyalties are divided.
During the walking tour, Ken reads selected passages from the book at locations connected with its historical setting, allowing visitors to imagine the streets and buildings as they might have appeared during those turbulent years.
The tour takes in ten carefully selected locations, beginning in the lower town, following the coast and eventually climbing through Altea's historic streets to the old town.
Practical information
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Duration: Approximately 2 hours
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Distance: Around 8,000 steps
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Difficulty: Moderate, with some uneven streets and a steep climb to the old town
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Starting point: Iglesia de San Francisco, lower Altea
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Finishing point: Altea Old Town, followed by optional coffee and questions
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Language: English
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Suitable for: Anyone interested in history, literature, Spanish culture or discovering a different side of Altea
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