Algueña is a municipality in the Valencian Community of eastern Spain. It is located in the province of Alicante, within the comarca (district) of Vinalopó Mitjà.
The town has an arid Mediterranean climate, a dry variant of the Mediterranean climate type that is characteristic of southeastern Spain. This typically means hot, dry summers and mild winters with limited rainfall.
Algueña is one of the smaller municipalities of the Vinalopó Mitjà comarca, a district in Alicante province whose principal centre is the city of Elda. The surrounding area is known for its arid inland landscapes and for the production of marble and other stone, though Algueña's own role in that industry is not detailed in the available sources.