Just 40 minutes of the Costa Blanca coastline, Villajoyosa is situated between the vibrant cities of Alicante to its north and Benidorm on its south border. In addition to the city’s picturesque fishermen’s houses, Villajoyosa is famous for its chocolate. Placed lovingly on a hillside next to an old dome-shaped church, many might recognize it from IMAX theater promotions and chocolate festivals held during springs past. Affectionately known as “The Jewelled Town” and often described by praiseful mouths as “Chocolate Heaven.” Click here!
A visit here is not complete without a selection of the well-known Spanish delicacies made in place like this, together with traditional turron. The town’s onsite museum tells how in 1881 a man began his venture into chocolate manufacturing in Villa Joyosa, a family business originating from that era which still continues today. Nonetheless, the museum also holds many old recipes and particular scents from those yesteryear.
For a wonderful afternoon, why not consider a visit to Valor Chocolate Factory? There you can join tasting sessions with rich hot chocolate drinks. Yet, the town’s most characteristic feature is its fishermen’s houses in multiple colors. With colors that are both vivid and eye-catching these were not just beautiful to look at but practical too : visible from afar they allowed a fisherman returning from somewhere in the wide offshore, know some bir main beckoned approaching home to him.
On the other hand, Benidorm is a bustling, internationally popular tourist destination in stark contrast. Benidorm, now ranked as one of Europe’s leading tourist cities and having a variety of holiday entertainment options–from water parks such like Aqualandia Waterpark and theme parks, Terra Natura and Terra Mitica, plus Exotic Animal Parks—draws thousands upon thousands of visitors each year.
The city’s appeal lies in its dramatic landscapes, hospitable citizens, and vigorous nightlife. An excellent destination for nightlife fanatics who would look at excellent-actually putting its head above ground next to what often seems like not such an attractive scene on Ibiza! The best place to start your exploration of the Costa Blanca is definitely Villajoyosa and Benidorm. Absorb their dynamic energies, take in their special landscapes and enjoy the holiday atmosphere of each of these enchanting places!