The most beautiful town in Spain? VILLAJOYOSA near Benidorm, Alicante, Spain!
VILLAJOYOSA - A full tour of beautiful Villajoyosa Spain (A fantastic and stunningly colourful holiday seaside town near Benidorm in Alicante, Spain)
Villajoyosa
Located at the northern end of the Costa Blanca in the Alicante province, Villajoyosa (La Villa Joiosa) is the capital of the Marina Baixa district. A delightful and historic town, it stretches the length of a lovely wide, sandy beach, with pretty coloured fishing houses running along the seafront and is encompassed with a backdrop of mountains.
Situated around 26 kilometres from the city of Alicante and Alicante International airport, Villajoyosa is a well-situated destination, ideal for exploring the rest of the Costa Blanca coastline.
History
Villajoyosa has a rich cultural heritage. It’s history as a town dates back to the 6th century and it has been settled by the Greeks, Phoenicians, the Romans and of course the Moors, when it actually fell into some decline, which is unusual for a Moorish occupied town.
The town as it is known today was founded in 1293 by an Admiral who served in the Kingdom of Aragon’s navy. It’s name Villajoyosa, literally means Joyful town.
Throughout the centuries Villajoyosa has been an important trade point along this coastline; trading in olive oil, cereals and wine, and shipbuilding, amongst others. But probably what it is most famous for is chocolate. During the 19th century the town started to develop a chocolate-making industry. Because of its trade connections, it started importing cocoa from Ecuador and Venezuela and the industry grew and grew. The chocolate brand, ‘Valor’, which can be found in most shops and supermarkets throughout Spain comes from Villajoyosa.
Around town
A seafront backed by rows of colourful fishing cottages, and old walled town centre, with a distinctive gothic feel, roman bridges and a traditional Spanish working town feel. Villajoyosa is really a ‘joyful’ place to visit.
There are plenty of amenities and facilities for holiday-makers: shops, bars and restaurants in abundance, a lively fish market and bustling local market, where you can pick up fresh local produce, home-made local souvenirs and crafts and other holiday items.
Villajoyosa Beach
Villajoyosa is set at the mouth of a river, which sweeps into the Mediterranean Sea. Three kilometres of wide, golden, sandy beaches form part of the local coastline. The local beaches are popular with water sports enthusiasts and there are good facilities on the beach.
Places to visit
Villajoyosa is well placed to explore the stretch of coastline known as the Costa Blanca in the Valencia region. Close by are the resorts of Benidorm, Altea, Denia and of course the city of Alicante.
La Vila Joiosa (Valencian: [la ˈvila dʒoˈjoza] is a coastal town and municipality in the Province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain, by the Mediterranean Sea. The town is known to the locals simply as La Vila.
It is the historic and administrative capital of the comarca of Marina Baixa and is located 32 km from the city of Alicante, in the coastal area known as Costa Blanca (White Coast). La Vila Joiosa literally means Joyful Town, although the inhabitants often abbreviate it to La Vila. It has over three kilometers of beaches, including La Platja Centre (Central Beach), close to the city centre. The river Amadorio runs through La Vila.
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We live in Altea for 21 years now but my wife and I come to the beach in Vilajoyosa a lot. We love the beach and the surroundings. But in my opinion the most beautiful town on the Costa Blanca is Altea with spectacular places like Playa L´Espigo with the boulevard, the old center with the church and small streets with white houses, Moro de Toix, Cap Negret, La Olla, Pueblo Mascarat and Porto Senso. Watersports, fishing, boating, relaxing, sunbathing, biking, hiking, fine dining.....it´s all there.
My wife and I visited Villajoyosa in December 2022. Took the tram out of Alicante. It's a lovely town. We will definitely be back for longer next time.
Stayed here 18 months ago. Lovely location and scenic coastal walks. Oh and the chocolate factory.
Thanks for sharing this, Villajoyosa is certainly a hidden gem... I have been staying here since discovering it in 2011 and am looking forward to my return in June... It's a place that can capture your heart as it did mine.....
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Well said / amazingly fab place!
@ginaswart5475
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered Villajoyosa this year - went for two weeks in March. I don‘t think I want to go anywhere else in Spain again!
@Malcolm1959
2 жыл бұрын
@@ginaswart5475 believe me when l say that feeling will never leave you... I could quite happily live there, as l feel safe secure and strangely "at home" l can't wait till June to return after almost 3 years .....
Narrow streets, colourful houses, exelent sea front, this is my kinda town 👍
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Same!
Nice place, great video, thanks for sharing 👍.
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
I like all the colours of the houses, makes it a happier place to be, so much better than grey concrete. Thanks for sharing GWTV
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Really colourful place isn’t it!
Villajoyosa is such a beautiful place. So colourful and peaceful
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
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LOVED IT !!!! Thanks … MY MOM ,RiP , was a descendent of an ESQUERDO .. proud and happy of VILLA JOYOSA !!!
Sii, bonita Villajoyosa. Gracias por enseñar mi pueblo y que os guste. Saludos 🇪🇸
What an amazing place loved everything about it. The colours of the houses , the narrow streets and the lovely beach thank you for taking me there . Keep on walking 👍👍🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♂️
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - will do!
Beautiful place love everything about it
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Same! 👍👍
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@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Love this place hope to be back later this year x
Thank you very much. I have been unable to come back, and Villajoyosa is my happy place. That and Altea. You have cheered me up.
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that! It's such a lovely place isn't it!
What a gorgeous place 😍 I'm going to Benidorm in May so this will definitely be on my list of daytrips. Thanks for sharing 👍
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - you’re welcome!
Villajosa and Altea are great day trips from Benidorm
Its certainly not the most beautiful town in spain but still its a lovely place, the beach front with the multi coloured houses looks fab and the streets leading upto the church are very quaint, it has a lovely harbour where u can watch the boats arrive and unload the days catches. We have a property on montiboli hills just 1mile from villajoyosa, i use the local gym in villa called kronos although i believe its recently changed its name to infinity. The town that i feel is the most beautiful is altea which is around 20mins drive north, from the beach front to the church at the top its stunning, the place is a work of art!!
Which boat was yours in the Marina there? A lovely part of Espanà - loved the back streets, I quite liked the pink ones, but didn't like the big hotels on the front - gorgeous beaches though 👍 Thanks for the trip Mr Walk - keep em coming 💯✔🤩
Wuow muy bonita viyajodiosa
Beautiful! Great Video thank you for posting!
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
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The colours of the houses are a creative way to make up for the lack of flowers and trees....and an easier way to find your way home in the maze of streets..I like the green houses.
@Jewellerybybarrie
2 жыл бұрын
Supposedly the houses were painted so the fisherman could find their way home and see the town from the sea, if you go into town and to the tourist office there are boards with this and other information along the fence
Altea is nice aswell just down the road from there.
Looks great, I follow a Villjoyosa page on Instagram and have always thought it was a stunning place. How long did the team take? May have to go for a day trip next time I'm in benidorm.
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Tram not long at all - about half an hour I think but definitely worth a day there
@andyk9414
2 жыл бұрын
@@GimbalWalkTV great, will certainly take a look then. Thanks
Le pont que l'on peut voir au début de cette vidéo, peut on accéder au parc d'un côté et remonter de l'autre côté ? Très belle vidéo
Would you ever do a vr version style walk?
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely Am filming some this week 👊
I lived 10 mins from here the name translates to Joyous Town
@GimbalWalkTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I love it
M
@GimbalWalkTV
Жыл бұрын
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"El pueblo mas bonito de España" hay tantas cosas mal en esta frase que no se ni por donde empezar
The streets are nice and clean,but the sidewalks are full of dogshit........Just sold and never go back.......Find a place with more tourist and fewer locals......
@GimbalWalkTV
4 ай бұрын
Sad times