Many towns in Spain have amazing fiestas, but Villajoyosa's is unique. Not only does it feature spectacular parades through the town, but...

Duration: 45 mins each way. Easy walking on paved road, gentle gradients. Very little shade on second half of walk. Take water! A gem of...

Here on the Costa Blanca, paella, fish and seafood get top billing in most seafront restaurants. But meat eaters, worry not; there's...

Why go shopping in a soulless supermarket when you can buy from a Spanish mercado? They’re lively, great for people-watching and you...

The Correfoc is an explosion of noise and fire on the street, a cacaphony of shrieking whistles, rhythmic drumming and fireworks. Groups...

The Spanish play rugby! Who knew? Villajoyosa has one of the top teams in Spain. Take in a match!

There is almost no part of the pig that a Spanish chef can’t turn into something tasty; a hangover from the time when much of the rural...

Villajoyosa is the Costa Blanca's hidden gem. A pretty town, a great beach and not overwhelmed by tourism. What's not to like? Here

Behind the scenes at the hi-tech fish auction in La Vila Joiosa

A nice easy stroll along the seafront and then out to the clifftop tower at Malladeta to the south of La Vila