Finestrat & La Cala
Along the Finestrat coastline, just 30 minutes from Relleu, you will find La Cala, with the pretty watchtowers which used to act as lookouts to protect the coastline from the Berber pirates. Located here is a small sandy beach with an assortment of bars and restaurants. The town of Finestrat can be described as a combination of sea and mountain as the actual town is located further inland, 20 minutes from Relleu, and retains much of its traditional Mediterranean features. It is located in the shadows of the steep ‘Puig Campana' mountain, forming a stark contrast to the busy beach life of La Cala. The Puig Campana, at 1,410 metres high, provides fantastic opportunities to climbers, being the highest mountain in the area and located so near to the sea.

Aigües
In the Valencian language, Aigües means water, which sums up this spa village, 20 minutes from Relleu. The natural thermal water spa here is said to contain minerals with special medicinal qualities and in the past the thermal baths have been used by aristocracy and for treating children suffering from tuberculosis. The town is located at the foot of the Cabeço d'Or, reputed to conceal Moorish treasures, and the Moorish tower gives this village a distinctive image.

Terra Mitica and Terra Natura
Situated just 25 minutes from Relleu, Terra Natura is a theme park that makes you feel like a traveller discovering the landscapes and architecture of America , Asia and Europe . You will encounter over 1,500 animals from 200 different species, 50 of which are endangered and 2,500 examples of over 160 species of trees and plants. You can even experience the natives, their customs, gastronomy and traditions. The adventure culminates with a fun water park and if that's not enough excitement for one day, you can even choose to dive with rays and sharks that are over 2 metres long!

Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa is situated just 25 minutes from Relleu and literally means ‘joyful town', with its brightly coloured houses and long sandy beach, bordered with palm trees, this is hardly surprising. Villajoyosa has still not lost its charm as a fishing village with the busy fishing port located at the end of the beach, but its wide bays and inlets with clear waters also make it perfect for windsurfing and scuba diving. Villajoyosa has on offer numerous restaurants which serve a full range of local dishes including; paella, rice dishes and the famous salted fish. If you have a sweet tooth, then try the turrón and chocolate. The old town of Villajoyosa has been declared an historic monument and is a delight to explore, as is the weekly market.

La Marina Shopping Complex
Even though Relleu is located in the mountains, don't despair when it comes to shopping. La Marina Shopping Complex is located just 25 minutes away. The complex boasts a 3-storey shopping centre with a huge choice of shops. Here you can buy everything from clothes and shoes, to household items including white goods right down to bed linen and cutlery. The basement of the complex offers underground parking free of charge, while the upper floor has a cinema, bars and restaurants as well as a play area for children and a child minding service. Located in the same area are DIY stores, children's toy shops, McDonalds and even a Carrefour superstore, offering every item you could possibly imagine needing as well as an enormous supermarket for food items.

Benidorm
Benidorm is only 40 minutes from Relleu and is, without a doubt, the Costa Blanca's main tourist resort. The area is protected from winds due to its geographic location making it a superb location for sunbathing along the 3 miles of fine, powdery sandy beaches and next to the beautiful blue, clear waters. Since the beginning of the century Benidorm has changed dramatically from a small fishing village with just 2,000 inhabitants to what is now, a sprawl of skyscrapers and hotels hugging the seafront. However, the beautiful historical centre has retained much of its quaint atmosphere and is now very cosmopolitan. Restaurants are plentiful as are bars and there is a wealth of entertainment day and night for all ages including; tennis, squash, golf, athletics, go-karts, paragliding, swimming, water ski-ing sailing, motor boats, rowing, fishing and deep sea diving. Benidorm also boasts over fifty fiestas a year, each with its own particular attraction, so there is always plenty going on for those of you who enjoy taking part in the action.

Albir
Albir is situated along the coast, north of Benidorm and only 45 minutes from Relleu. The beach of Albir is, in contrast to Benidorm, rather stony, but extremely pretty and the esplanade attracts many for a pleasant stroll. The town has only really developed since the early 1970's with much building taking place since 1990. It is now a bustling holiday area boasting numerous bars and restaurants. As there is a high international population, the choice of foods and bars is extensive and there are 5 different large supermarkets within the town. If you enjoy golf, then Albir offers its own driving course with a small area for putting practice, as well as a cricket club that occasionally hosts international matches and a bowling club. In addition to this, Albir also has a small local crafts market that trades on the sea front and an annual national film festival every July.

Safari Park Aitana
Located high up in the Aitana mountain range and a very pretty 45-minute drive from Relleu, is the Aitana Safari Park . The park is around 1,5 million metres square and is home to lions, tigers, elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes and many more animals. There is also a children's zoo where the young animals are raised, a restaurant specialising in local foods and a picnic area. It is open all year round.

Guadalest
The village of Guadalest is one of the most charming in the province of Alicante and only 50 minutes from Relleu. It is surrounded by the Aitana, Serella and Xorta mountain ranges and is a historic site. It was once a military stronghold and still today boasts ancient fortifications and dates back to 715AD. There are two areas to the village, the fort, high up on the mountain where much of the population lived behind the high protective walls and the small houses that run down the hillside and towards the gate of San José, which boast many small streets and squares amongst which are a variety of small museums, cafés and restaurants. Beware though, in the summer Guadalest attracts many visitors and it can be rather busy, although the views from the square out over the reservoir and mountain ranges are magnificent.

Altea
Altea is a 50 minute drive from Relleu and is one of the most beautiful cities on the Costa Blanca with around 15,000 habitants. The old town is perched high above the sea on a natural balcony with fantastic views. It is popular amongst artists and bohemians and amongst the steep, stepped narrow streets with white houses, orange trees and geraniums, you'll find painters, potters and many more traditional craftsmen's studios, shops and little boutiques. Altea is undoubtedly famous due to its amazing church, ‘La Virgen del Consuelo', built in 1901 and boasting beautiful blue roof tops which is located in a picturesque square with fantastic views and excellent restaurants and bars. Altea also boasts over 7 km of pebbled beaches with coves and cliffs as well as some very popular naturist beaches. The area of Muscaret is popular amongst divers and has a stunning yacht harbor with high-quality restaurants. If you travel up behind Altea you will find the mountain area of Sierra de Bernia reaching 1,130 metres. From here the views back over the town are fantastic as well as along the coastline.

Alicante
The city of Alicante is only a 45-minute drive from Relleu, utilising the excellent A-7 motorway route. It possesses a busy international airport where flights are available to the world's main cities and also a port that offers a regular service to Barcelona , the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, France and North Africa . Alicante is known as the capital of the Costa Blanca and is located directly on the Mediterranean with a population of around 280,000. Not only are there numerous shops and shopping centres, but also miles of sandy beaches and beautiful palm trees. Alicante is host to some fantastic fiestas of which the most important is the ‘Hogueras de San Juan ' which is certainly not to be missed.

Calpe
Calpe , is a one hour drive north from Relleu along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. It is a perfect combination of modern town, old village, beach and fishing port. Originally it was a small fishing village, but over the years it has expanded rapidly. Calpe has to be most famous for its amazing rock, the Peñon de Ifach, which is over 332 metres in height and is now a nature park that protects unique vegetation and over 300 species of animals. Calpe also has two long, sandy, white beaches that offer excellent swimming and kite surfing possiblilities as well as salt flats, an ancient salt mine where today flamingos can be seen in their natural habitat. The old town of Calpe has traditional narrow winding streets and typical Spanish architecture with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Calpe , though is a place of contrast as not only does it have the romantic old town, but also modern buildings, fantastic bars and a great night life.

Golf Courses
There are four award winning golf courses within a 45 minutes drive from Relleu and more currently being built only 25 minutes away.