Guide To Villajoyosa Costa Blanca Spain

GUIDE TO VILLAJOYOSA

Villajoyosa is a hidden gem of a tourist resort located on Spain’s Northern Costa Blanca shoreline neatly sandwiched between Benidorm and San Juan. Villajoyosa is also known locally as La Vila Joiosa.

To get to Villajoyosa you can either fly into Alicante airport or Murcia airport. Once at the airport you have a range of different airport transfer options to Villajoyosa including private shuttle buses, taxis or Villajoyosa car hire.

Villajoyosa is known to have the whitest sandy beaches in the whole of the Costa Blanca and having blue flag status. Villajoyosa is architecturally so colourful it reminds one of the Brazilian cities namely Salvador de Bahia. The long stretch of white sand is framed by a promenade with bars and restaurants mostly of a Spanish nature with plenty of palm trees providing the necessary shade for a good day out. The beach also has an extensive play area for small children.

VILLAJOYOSA BEACHES

There are three main beaches in Villajoyosa La Platja Centre (Central Beach), close to the city centre. There is also El Paradis beach and Xarco beach with a watchtower and Torres beach with a Roman Tower. There is a small cove used for diving and naturism, the Racó del Conill and the Bon Nou and La Caleta beaches with their sparkling, clear waters are also worth a look.

VILLAJOYOSA WALKS

Villajoyosa has some great walks along the coast, this is known in Spanish as Caminos de la Costa. The Xarco walk heads south after you have crossed the River Amadorio, highlights include the shrine of the Virgin de la Salud, the Paradis and Bol Nou beaches and the Xarco watchtower. You can also try the Cala walk, heading north this route is more rocky with cliffs, highlights include the Arrabal houses, the Bay of Vila Joiosa, fishing harbour and the Estudiants, Torres and Raco del Conill beaches as well as the Roman funeral tower Torre de Sant Josep.

VILLAJOYOSA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND SIGHTS

If you want to book a vacation to Villajoyosa the nearest airport to fly into is Alicante which is roughly a sixty minute car journey away.

Villajoyosa is home to the famous Valor chocolate factory. Valor is the brand of chocolate most commonly sold at the local supermarkets like the Mercadonna, Masymas, Eroski and Carrefour (in nearby Benidorm). The Valor Chocolate factory makes for a good day out and also has many visiting school children from the local schools.

Market day in Villajoyosa is on Thurdays, fish markets are held on a daily basis in the port and flea markets are held on Sundays.

VILLAJOYOSA ACCOMMODATION AND WHERE TO STAY IN VILLAJOYOSA

There is a good variety of hotels to spend your vacation such as the Hotel Montiboli which is a five star hotel. To receive a quote and check it out in greater detail have a look on the Hotel Montiboli website or call 965 890 250.

Another highly recommended Villajoyosa hotel to stay at is the Euro Tennis Hotel. For further information, pictures and rates you can look on their website or call 965 851 121. The Apartments Magic Beach Atrium is an apart-hotel so that you can have the best of both worlds. The Terramar Apartments and La Cala Apartments have also proved to be popular with vacationers.There are also many villas and apartments to rent if you would like to have the flexibility to go the self-catering route.

VILLAJOYOSA PROPERTY

Villajoyosa is a very Spanish town with few expats living here compared to other towns on the Costa Blanca. If you are searching for Villajoyosa property or Villajoyosa properties then you should know that mostly the town consists of apartments with villas situated mainly outside the town in the small villages inland from the town and the coast. There are plenty of properties for sale in Villajoyosa, our inmobiliaria and Villajoyosa estate agent page will be of most help to you.

EXCURSIONS AND DAY TRIPS FROM VILLAJOYOSA

Villajoyosa is only five kilometres away from the hustle and bustle and attractions of Benidorm. If a quiet beach holiday is what you are after then you have come to the right address. You always have the option of enjoying all the nightlife Benidorm has to offer as well as the theme parks.

Benidorm is home to Mundomar (meaning Sea-World), Aqualandia a fabulous water park with rides and flumes, Terra Mitica is an ancient world themed park with rides, entertainment and roller coasters as well as Terra Natura with its animals, entertainment and with Aqua Natura its own water park.

Villajoyosa weather consists of long hot summers and mild winters because it has a Mediterranean climate it also appeals to people coming here out of season to escape the cold dreary Northern European winters.

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There is much to do and see in Villajoyosa but for trips outside of Villajoyosa we suggest and recommend day trips to Alicante, Altea, Calpe or try a day out in Guadalest or the Algar Falls.

OFFICIAL VILLAJOYOSA TOURIST OFFICE

The tourist centre office in Villajoyosa can help you will local information such as free maps, guides, brochures, help with accommodation and they can answer any questions you have about dates for festivals, fiestas, weather information, transport and airport transfers to Villajoyosa from Alicante airport.

Oficina de Turismo - Villajoyosa Tourist Office

Address: Costera de la Mar, s/n
03570 La Vila Joiosa
Telephone: 96 685 13 71

IMPORTANT VILLAJOYOSA PHONE NUMBERS

Town Hall: 96 589 05 62
Local Police: 96 589 00 50
Guardia Civil: 96 589 11 43
Post Office: 96 589 12 30
Fire Brigade: 96 585 40 80
Red Cross: 96 589 14 00
Health Centre: 96 589 53 85

WORKING IN VILLAJOYOSA

If you are coming to the Villajoyosa area to search for jobs and work, then this jobs in Spain page will help you.

MOVING TO VILLAJOYOSA - LIVING IN VILLAJOYOSA

If you have found this guide on Villajoyosa because you are thinking moving to the Villajoyosa area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Villajoyosa Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

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Guide To Villajoyosa, Costa Blanca, Spain