The skyscrapers of Benidorm are spectacular - a mini-Manhattan on the Mediterranean. Here are my top six places to catch some amazing views.
Category: Things to do and see around Villajoyosa
Exploring Villajoyosa’s beaches
Villajoyosa has one magnificent beach, the kilometre-long Playa Centro. But there are also 12 other coves and beaches to try. Here's a guide.
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.
Want a great sea view? Follow the Costa Blanca lighthouse trail!
For the best sea views on the Costa Blanca, head for a lighthouse, especially at sunset. This route features seven, from Denia to Santa Pola.
Exploring Xàtiva: home of the Borgias, two Popes, and a great castle
Xàtiva has one of the most spectacular castles in eastern Spain. And it's also the home town of the Borgias - the family that scandalised Renaissance Italy. Two Borgia Popes came from Xàtiva. They weren't Italian at all!
Sunshine rugby on the Costa Blanca
They play rugby in Spain! Who knew? And on the Costa Blanca too! Villajoyosa has a great little stadium, so take in a match!
Exploring Finestrat: a mountain town with a toe in the sea
The little community of Finestrat has a split personality. It's a pretty old town perched on a limestone cliff a few kilometres from Benidorm. But it's also a beach resort with some of the worst over-development you're likely to see anywhere on the Costa Blanca.
The threat to almond blossom time on the Costa Blanca
Almond blossom is one of the springtime sights on the Costa Blanca. But its future is threatened by a pest attacking the almond trees. And so far, there's no cure.
The myths and legends of Puig Campana
If you look into the mountains behind Villajoyosa, one peak dominates the skyline; the one with the square gap in the summit, like a missing tooth. The Puig Campana. But how did that gap get there? Find out more about the legends of La Vila's mountain.
Best places to eat and drink in Villajoyosa
Feeling hungry or thirsty in Villajoyosa? Here are a few recommendations for the best places to eat and drink in La Vila.