The Valencian name of Relleu means rugged which describes the valley. It is a prosperous farming area previously inhabited by Moorish families prior to their expulsion from Spain in 1609.

Relleu has a Moorish castle in ruins high above the town, you may walk up the hill to the castle itself and admire the wonderful views of the valley and the town of Relleu; just below the castle and on the route of the via Cruces is the pretty chapel of Saint Albert to be admired.

Below in the village, you will find the parish church of James the Apostle which was rebuilt in 1931 upon the site of the demolished 17th. Century church, however, it does have the oldest bells in the province which are still managed by bell ringers. Their chimes are incomparable to any others and a full repertoire can be heard across the valley during the Relleu fiestas which take place during the last weekend of September each year.

The whole town is typical of the area and emulates a Moorish layout of narrow winding streets. If you happen to pass by the butchers´ remember Relleu is famous for its own sausages you can choose from the different varieties known as "blanquet", "llonganissa", and "botifarra".

We suggest you drive up to the disused dam (pantano) of the river Amadorio which was built in 1776 wedged within a deep gorge as it is the beauty spot of the valley and quite impressive.