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Exploring the old town of Villajoyosa

On December 30, 2017September 19, 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.

Walking Villajoyosa’s coast: the harbour to Malladeta

On December 29, 2017July 18, 2023 By viewfromlavilaIn Top walks around VillajoyosaLeave a comment

Stroll along Villajoyosa seafront, across the river and out to the ruined clifftop tower at Malladeta for a spectacular view along the coast.

Top 10 things to do in Villajoyosa

On November 19, 2017July 22, 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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