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.
This 45 minute stroll from Villajoyosa to Torres is a nice mix of cliff top walking, beautiful sea views and a little history.
The walkway takes you deep into the gorge below the Relleu dam. There's a transparent viewing platform 40 metres above the water!
Sella is where two mountain streams collide. When it's been raining heavily, the waterfalls are spectacular. But even in a drought, it's a cool walk!
An easy walk up to the imposing dam on the Rio Amadorio, catching a few curiosities on the way. The dam has even starred in a Hollywood movie!
Stroll along Villajoyosa seafront, across the river and out to the ruined clifftop tower at Malladeta for a spectacular view along the coast.
Spectacular walk from the pleasant shingle beach of Torres along the rugged coastline to the 16th century watchtower of Torre d’Aguiló, from where you get stunning views of the skyscrapers of Benidorm.
A beautiful walk which takes you away from the crowded beaches of Benidorm into the Sierra Helada, ending at the ruined watchtower of Les Caletes. Spectacular cliff views.
A gentle coastal walk southwards from the tower at the Malladeta headland on the outskirts of Villajoyosa, taking in five of La Vila’s beaches on the way.
The Torre del Barranc d'Aigües is a lonely watchtower perched 140m feet (450 feet) above the sea, about halfway between Alicante and Benidorm. Views from up here are spectacular; on a clear day, you can see 40km up the coast.
