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Exploring the old town of Villajoyosa
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.
The Romans (and others) in Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa is a treasure trove of ancient history. The Romans built their town of Allon here. And they weren't the first civilisation to settle in these parts.
Villajoyosa walks: La Vila to Playa de Torres
This 45 minute stroll from Villajoyosa to Torres is a nice mix of cliff top walking, beautiful sea views and a little history.
Top 10 things to do in Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa) is the prettiest town on the Costa Blanca. It's my favourite place in Spain. Here are my top ten things to do.
Seriously spectacular sea views; the L’Albir lighthouse walk
A gem of a walk to Albir Lighthouse along the slopes of the Serra Gelada nature reserve with an amazing panorama across the bay to Altea.
The Costa Blanca by tram – from Alicante to Dénia
Try seeing the Costa Blanca by tram! It's not the quickest way of getting from Alicante to Dénia, but views are great with plenty of cool stops en route.
Celebrating the miraculous tears of Santa Marta
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.
Making ancient history modern; MARQ museum in Alicante
Museum visits are generally for rainy days. Problem is, there aren’t that many rainy days on the Costa Blanca. So visiting the archaeology museum in Alicante (MARQ) generally means sacrificing some sunshine. But it is worth it.
Easter in Villajoyosa
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a seriously big event in Spain. During Easter in Villajoyosa, there are processions in the town every evening.