Local village of Orba:
Orba is a typical, Spanish country village. It is surrounded on three sides by hills and mountains, whilst the valley is full of citrus, almond and olive groves. The shops in the village, approximately 5 minutes walk away, can provide all your needs - butchers, bakers, supermarkets, off-licence, restaurants and bars. Orba has a small weekly market on Wednesday.
Nearby coastal resorts:
Denia is only a short drive away with its lovely old town dating back to Roman times. It also has a castle, a harbour, fishing fleet and lots of super shops, not to mention miles of sand and pebble beaches. Boat trips along the coast are available as are ferries to the Balearic Islands. Javea has a famous stretch of beach called the Arenal with golden sands, and is lined with cafés, restaurants and shops. Overlooking both Denia and Javea is the Montgo mountain which becomes a familiar landmark during your stay and it is possible to walk to the top if you are feeling energetic. Sandy beaches also stretch from Oliva to Gandia and are very quiet and uncommercialised. Another landmark on the coast is the Penon d'Ifach rock which sticks out into the sea at Calpe.
Other activities:
Benidoleig, in the next village, has some interesting limestone caves which are well worth a visit. There are many glorious drives into the mountains, and a trip to the village and Moorish castle of Guadalest should not be missed. La Sella golf course at Pedreguer is nearby, and there are golf courses at Javea and Oliva. Benidorm is a half hour's drive away and has the 'Terra Mitica' theme park, 'Aqualandia' water park and 'Mundomar' sea world park, not to mention the Benidorm Palace for evening entertainment. It is a great area for walking, with many beautiful walks both easy and challenging.
