Villajoyosa is a hidden gem of a tourist resort located on Spain’s Northern Costa Blanca shoreline neatly sandwiched between Benidorm and San Juan.
Villajoyosa is also known locally as La Vila Joiosa.
To get to Villajoyosa you can either fly into Alicante airport or Murcia airport.
Once at the airport you have a range of different airport transfer options to Villajoyosa including private shuttle buses, taxis or Villajoyosa car hire.
Villajoyosa is known to have the whitest sandy beaches in the whole of the Costa Blanca and having blue flag status.
Villajoyosa is architecturally so colourful it reminds one of the Brazilian cities namely Salvador de Bahia.
The long stretch of white sand is framed by a promenade with bars and restaurants mostly of a Spanish nature with plenty of palm trees providing the necessary shade for a good day out.
The beach also has an extensive play area for small children.
Beaches
There are three main beaches in Villajoyosa La Platja Centre (Central Beach), close to the city centre.
There is also El Paradis beach and Xarco beach with a watchtower and Torres beach with a Roman Tower.
There is a small cove used for diving and naturism, the Racó del Conill and the Bon Nou and La Caleta beaches with their sparkling, clear waters are also worth a look.
Walks
