Guidebook for La Vila Joiosa
Sightseeing
Known to be Spain's largest and deepest cave system, these amazing caves contain huge stalactites and stalagmites and also host concerts throughout the year on selected dates.
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Cuevas del Canelobre
CV-776Known to be Spain's largest and deepest cave system, these amazing caves contain huge stalactites and stalagmites and also host concerts throughout the year on selected dates.
The ruins of an 11th century Moorish castle overlooking Relleu (you can see them illuminated from our house) are worth a walk up to survey them and the views.
Castell de Relleu
Carrer el MolíThe ruins of an 11th century Moorish castle overlooking Relleu (you can see them illuminated from our house) are worth a walk up to survey them and the views.
Famous local, and typical old Spanish town with picturesque views over the bay. We also have another house here should you wish to stay overnight!
A great selection of bars and restaurants, Altea also has a market in the main square most evening in the summer months.
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Altea
Famous local, and typical old Spanish town with picturesque views over the bay. We also have another house here should you wish to stay overnight!
A great selection of bars and restaurants, Altea also has a market in the main square most evening in the summer months.
Beautiful Spanish city with a wealth of fantastic restaurants, sights to see and beautiful beaches.
The central food market is well worth a visit.
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Valencia
Beautiful Spanish city with a wealth of fantastic restaurants, sights to see and beautiful beaches.
The central food market is well worth a visit.
Shopping
Excellent food market with locally sourced produce every Sunday.
Torremanzanas / La Torre de les Maçanes
Excellent food market with locally sourced produce every Sunday.
Our local market is in the main town square every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (weather dependent).
Relleu
Our local market is in the main town square every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (weather dependent).
Huge hypermarket that stocks pretty much anything you could wish to buy!
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Carrefour Finestrat Benidorm
Huge hypermarket that stocks pretty much anything you could wish to buy!
Fantastic local butcher who speaks English.
Highly recommended for great meat, sausages and a whole host of other delicious food-related items!
Carnisseria Doménech
26 Carrer MajorFantastic local butcher who speaks English.
Highly recommended for great meat, sausages and a whole host of other delicious food-related items!
Parks & Nature
Amazing natural waterfalls/pools.
A perfect place to cool off in the ice cold water in the hot summer months!
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Cascada de Algar
s/n CV-715Amazing natural waterfalls/pools.
A perfect place to cool off in the ice cold water in the hot summer months!
Our closest beach is also stunningly beautiful, much quieter than nearby Benidorm and retaining some of it's original Spanish charm.
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Vilajoyosa
Our closest beach is also stunningly beautiful, much quieter than nearby Benidorm and retaining some of it's original Spanish charm.
Tucked out of the way is a naturist (Nudist) beach (on a rocky cove) if you prefer an all-over tan! Very friendly with a nice mix of ages (& family friendly) with a good cafe on the walk down from the road.
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Racó del Conill
22 Polígono Talades Pp 26Tucked out of the way is a naturist (Nudist) beach (on a rocky cove) if you prefer an all-over tan! Very friendly with a nice mix of ages (& family friendly) with a good cafe on the walk down from the road.
Food Scene
Secluded country restaurant with excellent food. Pre-order the roast goat and finish with their almond tart. A firm favourite.
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Restaurante Moli de Xirles
CarreteraSecluded country restaurant with excellent food. Pre-order the roast goat and finish with their almond tart. A firm favourite.
Bar L'ermita
Great local tapas worth stopping if you're passing by from the autopista!
Arts & Culture
Museu Històric-Etnològic de Relleu
31 Carrer Jesus de NatzaretOur local museum 8-)
Getting Around
I would recommend not taking the cheapest insurance package with car rental. Paying slightly more at the point of rental will save you later.
Always take pictures of every panel of the car, roof and bumpers.
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Alacant-Terminal station
1 Av. SalamancaI would recommend not taking the cheapest insurance package with car rental. Paying slightly more at the point of rental will save you later.
Always take pictures of every panel of the car, roof and bumpers.