What to do in the area:
There are numerous activities available. During the summer you can catch the daily ferry from El Campello port to Benidorm or to the small island of Tabarca, where the snorkelling and swimming are excellent.
Terra Mitica Theme Park is a 20 minute drive away, near Benidorm, where there is also Terra Natura, a safari park, and Agua Natura water park. Aqualandia water park and Mundomar animal park are great days out for the family.
If you have a car, there are numerous scenic drives to mountain villages. A good place for buying souvenirs and for beautiful scenery is the village of Guadalest, 30 mins away. A new boat trip around the reservoir is another attraction there. Also the animal centre Noah's Ark, is open daily and rescues and homes a wide variety of wild animals. There are many footpaths for walking in the mountains and birdwatching. The Caves of Canelobre, in the village of Busot, are approx. 6km away from Campello and the waterfalls of the Fonts D'Algar a 30 min drive.
Golf:
The golf course of Bonalba is 5 mins drive from Campello. There are many more courses within easy reach by car.
Local Culture:
The Moors and Christian fiestas are held in nearly every village and town throughout the area. Campello's own is in the month of October, but you can usually find one somewhere at any time of the year. The local Campello Fisherman's fiesta is in July.
For cheap tasty tapas, the Old Town of Benidorm has a wealth of small bars where, in the evening, you can have a glass of wine and tapa for 1€ and watch the locals doing the same.
Alicante city is well worth visiting for shopping, promenading, visiting the castle and port area and to get a taste of real Spain.