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!

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

Past La Vila marina and shipyard, up onto the cliffs for some beautiful sea views, then down to pretty Playa de Torres and its Roman tower.

Watch video of the daily Easter processions in Villajoyosa during Semana Santa.

Discover what lies behind the painted houses of Villajoyosa seafront. Take a stroll around the atmospheric old town.

A handy English translation of the fish or seafood names you'll find on Costa Blanca menus.