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Sunshine rugby on the Costa Blanca

On January 13, 2020December 24, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa2 Comments

There's more to Spanish sport than football. Here in Villajoyosa, they do rugby too. They've got one of the top teams in Spain and a great little stadium too - take in a match!

Exploring Finestrat: a mountain town with a toe in the sea

On January 19, 2019November 15, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Things to do and see in and around AlicanteLeave a comment

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

On March 9, 2018January 11, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Things to do and see around Villajoyosa1 Comment

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

On January 6, 2018January 15, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

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

On January 4, 2018December 30, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Things to do and see around Villajoyosa2 Comments

Feeling hungry or thirsty in Villajoyosa? Here are a few recommendations for the best places to eat and drink in La Vila.

When the boat comes in: behind the scenes at Villajoyosa fish market

On January 4, 2018November 15, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Things to do and see around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

Every weekday afternoon Villajoyosa’s fishing fleet heads into port with the catch of the day. Watch the trawlers being unloaded and see how the fish is auctioned off - it's a surprisingly hi-tech operation,

Bargain hunt – shopping and people watching in Villajoyosa’s markets

On January 4, 2018August 15, 2022 By viewfromlavilaIn Food in Spain, Things to do and see around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

Why go shopping in a soulless supermarket when you can buy from a Spanish mercado? They’re lively, great for people-watching and you never know when you’ll pick up a bargain. Villajoyosa has two, both well worth a visit. And there's also the elegant Mercado Central down the coast in Alicante.

Exploring the old town of Villajoyosa

On December 30, 2017January 10, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa, Top walks around Villajoyosa2 Comments

The brilliantly colourful fishermen's houses in the old town are the iconic image of Villajoyosa. But there's much more to the "casco antiguo" than just the picture postcard seafront. Take a stroll through the narrow streets and pretty squares to sample the atmosphere of the old town and absorb a little of its history.

Top 10 things to do in Villajoyosa

On November 19, 2017February 3, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Things to do and see around Villajoyosa5 Comments

Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa) is a rare find on the Costa Blanca; a pretty seaside town that hasn’t been overwhelmed by tourism. It's my favourite place in Spain; just as well, because I live there a fair chunk of the year! Try these top things to do and see.

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