Discover La Vilajoiosa

Beaches, nature, old town and historical complex….
A paradise to discover

The mediterranean 's jewel
¡¡¡La Vila Joiosa!!!

Municipality of the Valencian Community, Spain. Located in the province of Alicante, bathed by the Costa Blanca specifically, Capital of the Marina Baja region. It streches15 kilometers of natural fine sand coastline beaches, rocky cliffs, pet friendly, etc.

Fishing port and sporting port, located 36 kilometers from Alicante and 8 kilometers from Benidorm.


Places of interest

The old town is a dream place to visit its streets and squares, the Renaissance walls, the Church-fortress of Our Lady of the Assumption, the watchtowers; Aguiló, Dalt, Xauxelles, Charco, the Simeon turret strategically distributed so that in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries they could guard against piracy, the small palace of la malladeta (Muslim culture), the Allon hot springs, farms of social interest (la barbera, chalet cantella, etc.), Archaeological Museum and excursions maritime museum (sea bottom), Mirador de Racó de conill, the fish market, food market, chocolate museum...

Beaches Paraiso, Bol nou, La caleta, Centro, Raco del conill, del torres, Estudiantes, del varadero, tio roig, esparelló, puddle, Moor bridges.

Unbeatable Weather

Climatology

- Annual average temperature: 19º

- Rain chance: Low

- Relative humidity: 12%

- Average annual wind speed: 10Km / h

- Average water temperature: 14º


Relevant Border Locations

Alicante – 36 Km
(province capital)

El Campello – 19.3 Km
(beach, public access fish market)

La Nucia – 18.5 Km
(1st quality international residential)

El Albir – 18.3 Km
(beach and gastronomy)

Guadalest – 30.8 Km
(Historical complex, hiking)

Benidorm – 8 Km
(shopping center, leisure and entertainment)

Finestrat – 9.1 Km
(mountain and enclave)

Alfaz del pi – 18.5 Km
(mountainous marine natural park)

Altea – 19.2 Km
(historical and gastronomic complex)

Calpe – 34.5 Km
(beach, landscape and hiking)

Water Sports, Hiking, cycling and much more ...

Active tourism

La Vila Joiosa has a great offer of active tourism, where you can find professional places to rent equipment for practicing water sports of all kinds, being able to visit its magnificent hiking trails and of course cycling.


Gastronomy


Traditional and made with local fish and shellfish as well as rice and vegetables from the garden, fresh and quality products; Mellow rice, cauldrons, paella vilera, blanched coca, bollest a la llosseta.

The cuisine in La Vila Joiosa is that of the Alicante coast, dishes where the use of fish and shellfish predominates.

The dishes par excellence are paella, sweet rice and cauldrons, which are made with the best fish and seafood by various restaurants in the area.

Local parties

Moors and Christians (The landing of international tourist interest), San Miguel (La Ermita), San Bartolomé (Pati Fosc), Easter, Tears of Santa Marta, Virgen del Carmen, La Xocolatissima ....


How to get there?

Car: From Alicante and / or Benidorm via the AP-7 motorway or the N – 332.

Bus: From Alicante and / or Benidorm bus station.

Train: Metropolitan tram every 30 minutes from Alicante and Benidorm.

Airport: Alicante 35 km.

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