Local Facilities (less than 1 hour's drive)

Alicante or Valencia airports are each about 1 hours drive from the villa.

The Costa Blanca is famous for its miles of beaches. The EU has awarded the region more Blue Flags for clean and safe bathing than any other on the continent. The closest beaches to Villa Rosa, at Las Marinas, on the way to Denia are sandy with gently shelving shallow water. In the summer this stretch of beach is backed by numerous bars and restaurants as well as play areas for the children.  Showers and toilet facilities are also available. However, solitude is guaranteed just 10 minutes north.

Golf is also a big attraction and the world renowned courses of La Sella and Oliva Nova are within 10 minutes drive. In all there are over 20 courses within an hours drive from the villa.

Beyond the beaches of the Costa Blanca and nestling amongst the mountains, the Jalon Valley is the main wine-growing area. The bodegas in the Jalon are open from Monday to Saturday where guided tours can be arranged and wine can be purchased from the barrel.

Guadalest is a typical town, founded by the Moors with its legendary Castle Fortress and reservoir.

Fonts del Algar has renowned springs and a waterfall.

The architecturally renowned bullring at Ondara has hosted all the great bullfighters

Denia is an attractive castle town set in an area once described by the World Health Organisation as "one of the healthiest living environments in the world". The town has a wealth of good quality shops, bars and restaurants offering a wide range of international and Spanish cuisine. There are regular local fiestas when the town bursts into a riot of music, fireworks and spectacular street parades. There's the busy seafront, with its many bars and nightlife, and the bustling fishing and ferry port, where you can catch a boat to any of the Balearic Islands. The town is backed by the Montgo mountain to to west.

Calpe, with its spectacular Penon D'Ifach, has a golden, sandy beach each side of this craggy rock and another in its fishing port area. The fish restaurants serve the daily catch and should not be missed.

Arenal Beach in Javea, is flanked by the Cabos de San Antonio and La Nao and is known as the 'Dawn of Spain'. It is here that the rising sun reaches the country first. With its tiny streets and gothic architecture, it is well worth a visit.

Benidorm. love it or hate it, you can't ignore it, has an excellent selection of shops, the water park of Aqualandia and the theme park of Terra Mitica. Not forgetting the Benidorm Palace which has the largest stage in Europe and the best cabaret dancers perform here. Its jubilee show has illusionists, acrobats and a spectacular laser show plus a 4 course meal with wine and champagne for around £30. International acts like the Rolling Stones and Elton John have included Benidorm in their recent tours.