The Fiesta de las Lagrimas (the tears) de Santa Marta celebrates a miracle. But it wasn't the first miracle the saint performed for the town of Villajoyosa.
Author: viewfromlavila
I blog mostly about my favourite corner of Spain — Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca — but also anything else in Spain that takes my fancy. I’m based in London, but spend as much time in Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa, or La Vila for short) as I can get away with.
Exploring Benidorm’s island
Look out to sea from anywhere along the Benidorm beachfront and you'll see El Islote de Benidorm. Jump on a ferry for a quick visit - and see Benidorm from a different perspective.
More than just a caña – craft beer on the Costa Blanca
There's a lot more to Spanish beer that just lager. We sampled the craft beer revolution at Cervezas Althaia on the Costa Blanca.
Peñíscola: a Templar castle, the movies and a Pope
Peñíscola is a spectacular medieval fortress on a rock jutting out into the Mediterranean. They've filmed everything from El Cid to Game of Thrones here - and it was once home to a Pope!
Want a great sea view? Follow the Costa Blanca lighthouse trail!
If you want the best sea views on the Costa Blanca, head for a lighthouse. This route features no fewer than seven, from Denia in the north to Santa Pola in the south
The best view on the Costa Blanca? Driving up to Coll de Rates
Coll de Rates is a mountain pass with (I think) the best views on the Costa Blanca. Follow this drive up from the sea with a couple of cool stops en route.
How to buy the best Manchego cheese – one of the great tastes of Spain
Manchego cheese is a famous taste of Spain. It has a special flavour - but how do you know you're buying genuine manchego? Here's my guide.
The spectacular Relleu dam walkway!
The Relleu Dam in the hills behind Villajoyosa may be 350 years old - but it now has a brand new walkway that takes you inside the gorge below the dam. Stand on the transparent viewing platform 40 metres above the valley floor!
Driving through the Ebro Delta – rice fields, birdlife and marsh
The Ebro Delta is a startlingly different landscape - water, endless rice fields and wildlife. We took a drive down to the mouth of Spain's second longest river.
Exploring Tabarca – Alicante’s island
Tabarca island is tiny - it takes less than a minute to walk across at its narrowest point. It's a fun day trip with some great views and cool history. So jump on a ferry!