Relleu

Relleu: history, nature and flavour in the mountains

Relleu is a charming inland town offering culture, tradition, hiking and gastronomy. A perfect rural escape near the Costa Blanca.

🏰 Rich historical heritage

• ⛪ Sant Jaume Church (19th century)

• 🕊️ Chapel of Mare de Déu del Miracle (18th century)

• 🏛️ Ethnological Museum (19th century)

• 🏯 Islamic Castle (declared BIC in 2001)

• 🏞️ Relleu Reservoir (18th century), one of the best preserved in the region

• 🗼 Watchtowers of Balde and Vallonga (17th century, BIC 1997)

• 🕍 Sant Albert Hermitage and the Calvary hill

🎉 Lively local festivities

• 🐷 Sant Antoni del Porquet Fair (January)

• 💧 Rain Miracle Celebration (April)

• 🎊 Sant Albert (August)

• 🙏 Main Patron Saints’ Festivities (September)

• 🔥 Rodà de les Aixames (Christmas Eve)

🍽️ Authentic local flavours

Traditional dishes full of energy and taste:

• Fasseures, olleta, pericana, rice dishes and cocas

  
  

🚶‍♀️ Outdoor fun

• 🥾 Signposted hiking routes

• 🌊 Canyoning near the Amadorio river and reservoir

🌟 Relleu is where nature, history and tradition meet.